Whistleblower Litigation

Since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) began its whistleblower program under Sarbanes-Oxley and later Dodd-Frank legislation, the government continues to take whistleblower protection seriously.

The enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has further expanded the government’s enforcement of whistleblower protections. Our whistleblower litigation team has a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory landscape affecting whistleblowers. We draw support from lawyers in related practices throughout the firm as needed—including former regulators with experience in securities, corporate and tax law, and government inquiries and investigations.

Combining our multidisciplinary approach with the resources of a global full-service law firm, our team also develops jurisdiction-specific workplace policies weaving the nuances of companies’ businesses into the complicated legal landscape of whistleblower protections. Our lawyers:

Guide companies through sensitive investigations and proceedings arising from whistleblower reports to Congress and the SEC, as well as those related to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA), the ACA, federal environmental and tax laws, and other federal statutes.
Work with companies to mitigate any adverse impact on their business.
Help companies determine the appropriate responses to regulatory inquiries.