The nationwide rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has continued to gain momentum some five months after the shot first became available to limited populations. In all 50 states, everyone above the age of 16 is either already...
An employer unlawfully retaliates against an employee when it takes an adverse action against her because she engaged in protected conduct. Under the anti-discrimination laws, an adverse action is anything that would tend to...
SEC Demonstrates Commitment to Protecting Whistleblowers
April 5, 2021
Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) charged New York-based investment firm GPB Capital Holdings, LLC (“GPB”), and three affiliated individuals, with multiple counts of...
On January 11, 2021, Mayor Muriel Bowser of the District of Columbia signed the “Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020,” which took effect on March 16, 2021. Non-compete provisions prohibit employees from...
The Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act: An Excellent – but Flawed – Step Forward
March 24, 2021
In the wake of “fake news” and the renewed focus on the incredible power of American technology giants, monopolistic and anticompetitive behavior across industries has been thrust into the spotlight once more. Many...
Beginning on Inauguration Day, the Biden Administration has demonstrated that strengthening protections for workers is a clear priority. Recent measures seek to improve health and safety protections for workers during the...
Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes Bill Extending Reach of Business Liability Protections During COVID-19
February 17, 2021
On November 30, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf vetoed controversial House Bill 1737. The Republican-backed Bill was passed by Pennsylvania legislators in November 2020, and extended the reach of Governor Wolf’s May 6...
May 5, 2021 update: The Department of Labor has withdrawn the final rule that would have applied the economic reality test to the FLSA. The final rule never went into effect, and has not yet been replaced by a new rule....
Trends in SEC Whistleblower Program
January 28, 2021
This past year marked the ten-year anniversary of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Whistleblower Program. It was a record-breaking year for the program. Not only did the Commission issue its highest...
Strengthened Whistleblower Provisions in the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020
January 21, 2021
On January 1, 2021, the U.S. Senate voted to override President Trump’s veto of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) for Fiscal Year 2021. The NDAA, which authorizes FY2021...