Jeffrey Wigand was a vice president of research and development at the nation’s third-largest cigarette company, Brown and Williamson, which by the mid-1990s was selling more than 90 billion cigarettes a year via brands such as Kool and Viceroy. But something didn’t sit right with him. Wigand realized tobacco companies were purposely obscuring the truth about cigarettes, as well as engineering them to be more addictive and refusing to eliminate carcinogens. The economics were too … [Read more...]
Keller Grover Whistleblower Attorney Kate Scanlan Quoted by Bloomberg Law
Highlighting important False Claims Act cases that will unfold in 2025, Bloomberg Law sought insight from one of Keller Grover’s founding attorneys, Kate Scanlan. One key case interpreting the Anti-Kickback Statute could shape requirements for how much proof the government or a whistleblower must provide in False Claims Act cases alleging afraud against the U.S. government. Courts have split on the government’s burden to prove causation in a False Claims Act kickback case, with an important … [Read more...]
United States Department of Justice Announces False Claims Act Settlements and Judgments in Fiscal Year 2024 Exceeded $2.9 Billion
On January 15, 2025, the Department of Justice announced that False Claims Act settlements and judgments for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 totaled more than $2.9 billion. In making this announcement, Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer emphasized the critical role that the False Claims Act plays in guarding against fraud on the government. Continuing a trend over recent years, more than half of the amounts recovered, over $1.67 billion of the $2.9 … [Read more...]
Disney employment disputes bring $276M in settlements
A pair of employment settlements by one of the most iconic employers in California demonstrates the difference workers can make when they stand up for their rights. Disney recently agreed to a $43 million settlement related to gender pay disparities, as well as a $233 million wage theft settlement. Both settlements stem from lawsuits originally filed in 2019. The details of the cases can be instructive for employees who feel that their rights are being violated but are unsure about what … [Read more...]
New Year, New Rules: Key California Employment Law Changes in 2025
The new year will bring a series of new or clearer protections for California workers, from safeguards against intimidation and discrimination to more generous paid leave; we’re here to help you know what to watch for. Knowing your rights is the first step to guarding them. Here’s a rundown of some of the more noteworthy changes to California employment law that take effect in 2025: Pay: Minimum wage increases by 50 cents in January (to $16.50/hour). Health care minimum wages will … [Read more...]
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