Trump’s Rollback of Transgender Rights: What It Means and What It Doesn’t
This week, the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice, under the direction of President Trump, withdrew guidance to schools that receive federal funding that Title IX requires transgender students the right to use bathrooms consistent with their gender identity. In …
Uber’s Halfway Point: From Animal House To IPO
By Richard Levick, Forbes Actions count more than words. No corporation – especially one of Silicon Valley’s most iconic brands – wants to be confronted with charges that it has harbored an “Animal House” workplace hostile to women. Nor does …
President Obama Signs Law Creating Critical Whistleblower Protections for Government Contractors
On December 14, 2016, President Obama signed SB 795 into law, making permanent critical protections for federal government contractors. SB 795 made permanent a four-year pilot program (otherwise set to expire on January 1, 2017) that established whistleblower protections to …
Correia & Puth Accepting Applications for Associate Position
Correia & Puth, PLLC is seeking an associate attorney who shares our commitment to civil rights and will complement our collegial firm. Applicants should have 3 to 5 years litigation experience. At Correia & Puth, we dedicate our law practice …
Critical Legislation to Protect Government Contractor Whistleblowers Heads to President’s Desk
On December 5, 2016, Congress sent to President Obama’s desk S. 795 to make permanent some of the most critical whistleblower protections available for employees of government contractors and subcontractors. Back in 2013, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act …
SEC Takes First-of-its-Kind Enforcement Action in Whistleblower Case
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently brought a first-of-its-kind enforcement action in a whistleblower retaliation case, highlighting the SEC’s interests in strengthening whistleblower protections. The SEC charged casino-gaming company International Game Technology (IGT) with retaliating against an employee who …