At Barrett Johnston, we regularly advise whistleblowers on navigating one of the biggest risks to reporting fraud: retaliation. The evolution of retaliation protections in U.S. law tells the story of how society gradually learned to value — and legally defend — those who speak out. Early federal protections were minimal. It wasn’t until the Civil […]
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When the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act became law in 2010, it introduced sweeping financial reforms — and its impact went far beyond Wall Street. At Barrett Johnston, we view Dodd-Frank as a landmark in the evolution of whistleblower protections and incentives across all industries, including healthcare. The Act established the Securities
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At Barrett Johnston, one of the most common fears we hear from potential whistleblowers is: What if I lose my job? This concern goes to the heart of retaliation, a legal concept that protects employees who report fraud or misconduct. Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee because they engaged in
