Introduction
In this three-part series, we discuss recent developments relating to whistleblower programs in the United States. Second, we review whistleblower initiatives in other jurisdictions over the past year. Third, we consider emerging issues and considerations for companies in relation to whistleblower reports.
Not being a veteran, a military scholar or a person with any knowledge of defense beyond what I read in the newspapers, I’m going to accept what David Brooks says as fact. We are screwed. (Please forgive the lengthy quote.)
Illinois Legislators Propose Law to Decriminalize “Sex Work”
Earlier this week, two Illinois state representatives announced that they would introduce legislation this week that would seek to fully decriminalize sex work in the state, which would make it the first state to do so. One of the bill sponsors, Will Guzzardi, said in a press
Investigation Uncovers Police Relying Solely on Facial Recognition Software
As we have previously covered, law enforcement agencies across the country have begun to utilize emerging and sophisticated technology in their investigations, sometimes to catastrophic effect for individuals who are misidentified by these new technologies. The Washington Post recently uncovered numerous instances in which investigators have
There seemed to be little reason to discuss Jack Smith’s report with regard to Trump’s January 6th prosecution as it provided little new beyond his rationale for not charging Trump with insurrection. That Smith determined that a prosecution was appropriate, and an indictment obtained, reflects the position that there was legally sufficient evidence of
The Standard In a criminal justice system mired in crisis and beset by delays and backlogs, why are courts becoming more secretive? Tristan Kirk investigates how the public, journalists, and even defendants are being kept out of the loop. Tristan Kirk, Courts Correspondent @kirkkorner “We just wanted to watch the court, to see what they are doing”, says Tracey
Why the London Stock Exchange is no longer a home for the legal sector A scandal broke out at one of the remaining listed legal groups last week resulting in its share price dropping to its lowest ever level. Now, it really is the time to draw the line in the sand – the London
The BBC Nawaf Salam, the president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, has been named as Lebanon’s new prime minister. Two thirds of the 128 members of parliament nominated the 71-year-old judge for the post – reserved for a Sunni Muslim under a sectarian power sharing system – during consultations with
UK Law Gazette writes The law firm accused of misusing lasting powers of attorney to the financial detriment of vulnerable clients, subject of a BBC documentary investigation, will not confirm if it will press ahead with legal action against the broadcaster. It has also declined to answer questions put by the Gazette about its financial
The Law Society of Brunei Darussalam has formalised its partnership with the Law Society of Singapore through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), solidifying a commitment to deeper collaboration and knowledge sharing between the two legal fraternities. The MoU was signed on January 13 during the Presidents’ Roundtable, a key feature of Singapore’s Opening of the
