A federal appeals court whose jurisdiction spans some of the busiest ports in the United States has cleared the way for whistleblower cases based on customs fraud — a reminder of why consulting a skilled customs fraud whistleblower attorney can be so important. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which is based in San Francisco and covers the West Coast, affirmed a district court’s judgment in which a jury found a company liable for knowingly lying on customs forms to sidestep tariffs on … [Read more...]
Justice Department’s Antitrust Division Announces New Whistleblower Rewards Program
The DOJ’s Antitrust Division recently announced a new DOJ antitrust whistleblower program, in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, to offer financial incentives for those who provide information about antitrust crimes. This highly anticipated program will offer rewards to individuals who report federal antitrust violations and related offenses that harm consumers, taxpayers, and free market competition in industries from healthcare to agriculture. “Antitrust crimes and related offenses that … [Read more...]
Right to Disconnect: Protecting Workers’ Off-the-Clock Time and Rights
In an always-connected world, workers face pressure to essentially be on call for work emails, texts or calls. Speaking with a California employee rights attorney can help clarify what protections exist for employees facing this pressure. Technology changed the work world at breakneck speed, bringing pros and cons; some people are pushing back. So-called “right to disconnect” laws have grown in prevalence globally, and for good reason. A recent survey by EmailTooltester of 1,125 U.S. … [Read more...]
Whistleblowers needed to report Medicare Advantage fraud targeting veterans
Private insurers have been selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans specifically aimed at veterans, promising to cover any gaps in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs coverage. Speaking with an experienced Medicare Advantage fraud whistleblower attorney can help veterans and insiders expose when these promises fall short. That could be great — if the plans ended up providing useful coverage. But a research article published by Health Affairs found that the plans end up with private insurers … [Read more...]
Retail workers in LA County get more power over schedules
A new ordinance in Los Angeles County, effective July 1, aims to make life more predictable for retail and grocery workers. The Fair Workweek Ordinance gives employees in the unincorporated parts of LA County more power over their work schedules, joining a similar measure that took effect in the city of Los Angeles in April 2023. Several locations in Northern California (like Berkeley, San Francisco, San Jose and Emeryville) and across the nation also have fair workweek rules. Calling the … [Read more...]
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