Whistleblower

I Know A Good Apple Is Tart, But Exploitation Is Bitter

And on the eighth day, God said, 'Let their jobs suck.'

Morning Docket: 09.27.19

* "You know what we used to do in the old days when we were smart with spies and treason, right?" According to President Donald Trump, the person or people who gave information to the Ukraine whistleblower is "close to a spy," and should be handled “a little differently than we do now.” Alrighty then! [New York Times] * Not to worry, because Trump says, “There should be a way of stopping [the impeachment inquiry], maybe legally through the courts.” That’s not how this works. That’s not how any of this works. The Supreme Court cannot rescue you. [Reuters] * In other news, according to sources, the whistleblower is reportedly a CIA officer who at one point was detailed to work at the White House and learned of Trump’s conduct “in the course of official interagency business.” [New York Times] * Baker McKenzie recently elected Milton Cheng, its Hong Kong managing partner, as the firm’s next global chair. He will be the firm’s first Asian chair. Congratulations! [American Lawyer] * Biglaw has been intently focused on diversity efforts among its associate and partner ranks, and now law firm professional staff are getting a chance to shine. To that end, Cooley plans to hire a manager dedicated to diversity and inclusion efforts just for staff. [Big Law Business] * "Wendi Adelson had a problem, and that problem was Dan Markel. The solution to that problem was Magbanua, Rivera, and Garcia." Opening statements in the Dan Markel murder trial got off to an interesting start, with the late law professor's former in-laws playing a starring role. [Law.com] * In case you missed it, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would allow banks to work with cannabis companies in states where it is legal. This is exciting news, so we should probably be prepared for it to die in the Senate. [Reuters]

Former In-House Lawyer Disciplined For Ratting Out GE

When whistle-blowing goes real wrong.

He Wanted To Be ‘More Successful’ In Biglaw — Why A Former Partner Tried To Sell Whistleblower Complaints

Why did someone with such a successful legal career throw it all away?

Biglaw Partner Pleads Guilty Over Plot To Sell Whistleblower Lawsuits

Now we come to the (legal) conclusion of his tale.

The SEC Doesn’t Like Your Employment Agreements

Companies should examine their employment agreements to ensure compliance with SEC rules.

Federal Judge Uses Pop Culture In Pithy Dissent

Here's a citation you don't often see from a federal appellate judge.

Akin Gump Partner Arrested Trying To Sell The Details Of A Whistleblower Complaint (While Wearing A Wig)

He allegedly told the arresting agent, “My life is over.”

Morning Docket: 12.22.16

* The antitrust battle between Apple and Nokia has heated up. Apple filed a new lawsuit against nonpracticing entities, Acacia Research Corp. and Conversant Intellectual Property Management Inc., alleging an abusive anti-competitive scheme. [Law.com] * Gibson Dunn partner Debra Wong Yang may be in line to lead the SEC under President Trump. [CNN] * North Carolina failed to repeal their controversial law regulating the use of public bathroom by transgender people. [Washington Post] * New York City's plan to destroy data collected in connection with its IDNYC card program is on hold pending a hearing in a Staten Island courtroom. [New York Times] * 2016 was a record breaking year for the SEC's Whistleblower program. [National Law Journal]

The SEC Isn’t Just Going To Go And Let Someone Apply For Rewards In 196 Separate Whistleblower Enforcement Actions

It's a living!