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The False Claims Act Is Changing: What Whistleblowers Need to Know Right Now

March 06, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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The federal government’s most powerful fraud-fighting tool is undergoing significant change. The False Claims Act (FCA) is being stretched in new directions by President Trump’s administration, tested in federal court, and watched closely by anyone who suspects that a company or employer is defrauding the government. If you are a whistleblower, a healthcare worker, a […]

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Selling Your Business: A Comprehensive Guide for Small to Medium-Sized Companies

February 10, 2026 | Posted By: Dave Scher

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Selling a business you’ve built from the ground up is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make as an entrepreneur. Whether you’re ready to retire, pursue a new venture, or capitalize on the value you’ve created, the process of selling a business can be complex, emotional, and fraught with potential pitfalls. This guide […]

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How Whistleblowers Are Recovering Billions for Taxpayers

February 05, 2026 | Posted By: Dave Scher

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PPP Fraud and the False Claims Act When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the American economy to a sudden halt in early 2020, Congress moved swiftly to provide emergency financial relief. The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, was designed to help small businesses keep employees on […]

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DOJ Reports $6.8 Billion in False Claims Act Recoveries

January 25, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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A routine compliance lapse can turn into an existential problem when federal dollars are in the revenue stream. That is the central message of the U.S. Department of Justice’s latest False Claims Act (“FCA”) annual results: DOJ reported more than $6.8 billion in FCA settlements and judgments for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, […]

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Centralizing Civil Rights Compliance Beyond Title IX

January 17, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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A 2026 Playbook for Education Employers: Title IX used to occupy a relatively defined lane for many schools, colleges, and universities. Today, that lane is wider – and still widening. As the civil-rights landscape evolves, many Title IX Coordinators are being asked to oversee compliance responsibilities that extend well beyond sex-based discrimination. Institutions increasingly expect […]

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Fair Chance Hiring in 2026: How Employers Can Use Background Checks Legally, Consistently, and Humanely

January 09, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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The offer is out, the start date is penciled in, and then a background check report lands with something that makes everyone pause. A hiring manager contacts HR. HR contacts Legal. Someone asks, “What do we do now?” In that moment, fair chance hiring stops being a slogan and becomes a real workflow issue, with […]

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NYC Employers in 2026: What Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Agenda Could Mean for Workplace Compliance

December 26, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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New York City employers are heading into 2026 with a meaningful shift on the horizon. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to take office on January 1, 2026, and early reporting on his transition and public agenda points toward a more worker-first regulatory environment. Even where the city cannot implement a proposal on its own, the […]

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Florida Noncompete Agreements: What the Law Allows, What Courts Enforce, and What Changed in 2025

December 24, 2025 | Posted By: David Fulleborn

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The content of this blog post was last updated on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The laws may have changed since this blog post was written. Noncompete agreements are common in Florida employment contracts, but they are often misunderstood. Employees are frequently told that noncompetes are “always enforceable” in Florida, while employers sometimes assume that signing […]

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EEOC Enforcement, Transgender Protections, and the Big Beautiful Bill: What Employers Must Do Now

December 12, 2025 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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The legal landscape for employers is shifting quickly, and recent developments show that compliance cannot be an afterthought. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is sharpening its approach to religious accommodation requests and clarifying its stance on transgender protections under Title VII. At the same time, Congress’s Big Beautiful Bill (“BBB”), enacted on July 4, […]

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AI Hiring Tools Under Legal Scrutiny: Lessons for Employers

November 21, 2025 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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Artificial intelligence is now deeply embedded in hiring and employment practices, from resume screening and candidate ranking to performance management and even termination decisions. As these tools proliferate, courts and regulators are paying closer attention to how AI affects real people and real careers. Recent lawsuits, including Mobley v. Workday, Inc. and Harper v. Sirius […]

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How Analytics Is Reshaping False Claims Act Investigations

November 11, 2025 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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The modern False Claims Act case no longer starts with a stack of paper charts. It starts with data — millions of billing lines, statistical outliers, and algorithmic anomalies that flag providers who bill differently from everyone else. DOJ, the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG), and state Medicaid Fraud Control Units have built data-driven […]

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Discrimination Guidance For Employees

October 18, 2025 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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Workplace bias can affect employees in many ways, from subtle microaggressions to overt discrimination. For individuals navigating these challenges, seeking guidance from a discrimination lawyer can provide clarity and support. It is incredibly important for Florida employees to know their rights and have access to strategies that help maintain a fair work environment. By working […]

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