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Washington, D.C. Oct. 8, 2008. The United States Supreme Court heard oral argument today in the employee-rights case of Crawford v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The case will set national precedent on the issue of whether witnesses in internal company investigations are protected from retaliation. The petitioner, Vicky Crawford, worked for thirty years […]

Washington, D.C. September 22, 2008.  In March 2007, the House of Representatives passed H.R.985, strong legislation to protect federal employee whistleblowers. The measure passed the House by a margin of 331-94.  In December 2007, the Senate unanimously passed S.274, its version of the law; however, the Senate bill fails to include several strong provisions that […]

Washington, D.C. September 2, 2008. On Thursday U.S. District Judge Robert H. Cleland issued an order in the case of former U.S. Assistant District Attorney Richard Convertino, granting Mr. Convertino’s motion to compel the deposition of Detroit Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter.  The judge’s ruling allows Mr. Convertino access to critical information in his Privacy Act claim against the Department of […]

Washington, D.C. August 14, 2008. Today President Bush signed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Overwhelming Congressional majorities sent the bipartisan bill to the president’s desk on July 30, after a reaching compromise on several key provisions, including whistleblower protection. This Legislation is Congress’ response to recent massive consumer product recalls, on everything from lead-laden […]

Washington, D.C. September 29, 2008. The National Whistleblowers Center announced today that it is releasing the second volume in its “Whistleblower Laws” series, a legal reference that assists whistleblowers, community activists and journalists. The newest book, False Claim Acts: Federal, State and Municipal Qui Tam Laws , outlines all current laws that allow a private […]