Whistleblowing has numerous well-documented benefits, including bringing businesses to justice when they endanger workers and consumers, along with saving lives. Because of this, plenty of national organizations such as the National Highway Traffic Safety...
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Akeel & Valentine, PLC attorneys receive honors
Three attorneys at recently received professional honors. Shereef Akeel, Super Lawyers 2022 in Civil Rights Hasan Kaakarli, Super Lawyers Rising Star 2022 in Civil Rights & National Trial Lawyers 40 Under 40 2021 Adam Akeel, National...
Akeel & Valentine, PLC announces new hires
is proud to announce the following new hires. Samuel R. Simkins, associate attorney Daniel W. Cermak, associate attorney Asma Al-Khshali, associate attorney Hayden E. Pendergrass, associate attorney Emad R. Hamadeh Luli Mata, head of...
The False Claims Act and qui tam lawsuits
Reporting an organization to the government for fraud can be incredibly intimidating. Individuals can feel quite small compared to a larger organization or corporation. But no company, no matter the size, is above the law. The False Claims Act allows whistleblowers to...
Doing something about your unpaid wages
At the time of hire, your employer promised you competitive wages in exchange for your skills and experience. However, if they fail to honor this agreement, the outcome can have detrimental consequences for you. Initially, you may question if you simply misunderstood...
Generational shifts could lead to more whistleblowing claims
Whistleblower cases have increased in recent years. Some credit is probably due to the expansion of whistleblower protections. However, generational shifts may also be driving some of the increase. The nature of employment has changed a lot over the decades When your...