Little v. Shell - bad news for government contractors *

USA - August 6 2012
On July 31, in United States ex rel. Little v. Shell Exploration and Production Company, the Fifth Circuit ruled that a federal employee is a "person" capable of bringing a whistleblower action under the False Claims Act.

Co-authors: Brandon J. Moss, Roderick L. Thomas.

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The Fifth Circuit rules that government employees can blow the whistle on alleged False Claims Act violations *

USA - August 3 2012
Earlier this week, in United States ex rel. Little v. Shell Exploration and Production Company, the Fifth Circuit ruled that a federal employee is a "person" capable of bringing a whistleblower action under the False Claims Act (FCA).

Co-authors: Brandon J. Moss, Roderick L. Thomas.

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Felony convictions and funding restrictions: understanding your eligibility for fiscal year 2012-funded contracts (and beyond?) *

USA - July 26 2012
The federal government’s fiscal fourth quarter is underway - is your company (or business unit) competing or planning to compete for a federal contract funded at least in part by FY2012 appropriations?

Co-authors: Craig Smith.

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You're hired? Balancing the risks and benefits of criminal background checks in hiring *

USA - May 2 2012
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is warning employers against using criminal records to screen employment candidates in ways that disfavor candidates with protected statuses. 

Co-authors: Dylan Hix, Roderick L. Thomas.

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Whistleblower's counsel faces penalty for sounding false alarm *

USA - March 29 2012
A recent district court decision strengthens defendants' ability to collect attorneys' fees from meritless False Claims Act (FCA) whistleblower suits. 

Co-authors: Roderick L. Thomas.

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