Retaliation Claims Under the False Claims Act: “But For” or “Mixed Motive” Causation Standard? How to Prove Illegal Retaliation For Reporting Fraud on Government Contracts.
This past term, the Supreme Court in University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar held that retaliation claims under Title VII are required to…
The Fourth Circuit “Likes” Facebook – Rules That “Likes” Are Protected Speech.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled in Bland v. Roberts that clicking the “Like” button on Facebook®[1] qualifies as constitutionally…
“Apparent Authority” Might Limit Vance’s Effect
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Vance v. Ball State University changed the landscape for employees claiming discrimination under Title VII, including sexual harassment.[1] In…
Coverage for Shy Bladder Syndrome Shows How Much the ADA’s Coverage has Expanded
Many employers and certainly many employees may be shocked to learn that “Paruresis,” commonly known as “shy bladder syndrome” or the inability to urinate with…
