The state of California is appealing a judge’s 2021 ruling striking down a voter-approved ballot measure exempting certain app-based workers from legislation requiring them to be classified as employees. The case, Castellanos et al. v. California, has to do with Proposition 22, also known as the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act, a 2020 ballot measure which received heavy financial backing from Uber, Lyft and other app-based companies. The law passed with 59 percent of the … [Read more...]
Nursing homes that offer poor care and take government funds may be liable under the False Claims Act
Some nursing homes have been taking advantage of vulnerable residents to milk government coffers, and the federal government promises an aggressive response. On June 15, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a False Claims Act complaint against an Ohio-based nursing home operator, alleging that three nursing homes run by the company “provided grossly substandard services” that didn’t meet basic standards of care. The False Claims Act prohibits companies from fraudulently making claims for … [Read more...]
Prevailing Wages and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: What to Know
Americans can expect to see more orange cones as construction workers begin to tackle $1.2 trillion in infrastructure investments approved by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden late last year. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides funding for rebuilding roads and bridges, replacing lead pipes and providing high-speed internet to more Americans, among other priorities. It is also expected to provide employment to … [Read more...]
Biden highlights COVID fraud-fighting focus in State of the Union
In his first State of the Union address to Congress on March 1, President Joe Biden announced his administration’s plans to prioritize prosecuting fraud involving funds the government dispersed as part of its COVID-19 response. Biden said that under his administration, “the watchdogs are welcomed back,” and unveiled plans for the U.S. Department of Justice to name a chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud. “We’re going to go after the criminals who stole billions in relief money meant for … [Read more...]
Russian Cyberattack Threat Underscores Need for Cybersecurity
The threat of cyberattacks from Russia in retaliation for the United States’ economic sanctions against the country for its invasion of Ukraine has renewed a sense of urgency to improve the U.S.’s cybersecurity. On March 21, President Joe Biden issued a statement calling on the private sector to strengthen its cyber defenses immediately, citing “evolving intelligence that the Russian Government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks.” Biden noted that most of the country’s … [Read more...]
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