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NVEE INVESTIGATIVE ALERT: Hagens Berman Alerts NV5 Global (NVEE) Investors to Investigation of Possible Disclosure Violations

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Monday, March 11, 2019
Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Steve Berman, Human rights, Terminology, Business

This news drove the price of NV5 Global shares sharply lower on March 8, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • This news drove the price of NV5 Global shares sharply lower on March 8, 2019.
  • "We're focused on investors' losses, when management became aware of the weakness, and whether management may have misled investors," said Hagens Berman partner Reed Kathrein.
  • Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding NV5 Global should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program.
  • Hagens Berman is a national investor-rights law firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington with 78 attorneys in 9 offices across the country.

Hagens Berman’s Client and CFTC Whistleblower Receives $2 Million Award for Reporting Fraud under Dodd-Frank Act

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Professional services, Legal, Freedom of expression, Civil rights and liberties, Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Whistleblowing, Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, SEC Office of the Whistleblower

The award recognizes the contribution of the whistleblower in providing critical information through independent analysis of market data.

Key Points: 
  • The award recognizes the contribution of the whistleblower in providing critical information through independent analysis of market data.
  • This award provided under the CFTCs whistleblower program is a victory both for our client and for would-be commodities whistleblowers everywhere, showing the massive benefits whistleblowers stand to gain from reporting futures and other commodities fraud, said Shayne Stevenson , partner and head of the whistleblower practice at Hagens Berman .
  • Hagens Bermans whistleblower attorneys have successfully represented multiple whistleblowers under both the CFTC and the SEC s Dodd-Frank whistleblower programs.
  • Since issuing its first award in 2014, through 2018, the CFTC has awarded more than $85 million to whistleblowers.

Women Whistleblowers Campaign Emphasizes Why Women Make Great Whistleblowers

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Political terminology, Civil rights and liberties, Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Terminology, Human rights

'Women Whistleblowers' the website and social media campaign features many of these courageous women and has garnered the attention of the online community as a whole.

Key Points: 
  • 'Women Whistleblowers' the website and social media campaign features many of these courageous women and has garnered the attention of the online community as a whole.
  • On Facebook alone, over 63,000 people have liked the Women Whistleblowers page, and many others engage with the campaign via Twitter and Instagram.
  • Currently, the Women Whistleblowers campaign is seeking a law firm partner willing to represent these courageous women.
  • In partnership with a whistleblower law firm, Women Whistleblowers will also serve as a resource for women protecting themselves legally as whistleblowers.

Angie Kelly, Experienced Whistleblower, Discusses How to Remain Anonymous When Reporting Fraud

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Civil rights and liberties, Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Anonymity, Human rights

Below, experienced Fraud Expert Advisors whistleblower advocate , Angie Kelly, is discussing the best ways to remain anonymous when reporting fraud.

Key Points: 
  • Below, experienced Fraud Expert Advisors whistleblower advocate , Angie Kelly, is discussing the best ways to remain anonymous when reporting fraud.
  • Keep reading to learn how to maintain your anonymity and protect those around you from retaliation.
  • FEA provides a safe space for whistleblowers to share information and experiences, while addressing any concerns and uncertainties regarding fraud claims.
  • Put your trust into an FEA advisor today if you think your employer is engaging in fraud or other illegal activities.

LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 in Astec Industries, Inc. to Contact the Firm

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Professional services, Legal, Legal entities, Law, Civil rights and liberties, Organizations, Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Limited liability partnership, Law firm

The case, City of Taylor General Employees Retirement System v. Astec Industries, Inc. et al., No.

Key Points: 
  • The case, City of Taylor General Employees Retirement System v. Astec Industries, Inc. et al., No.
  • Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Astecs conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
  • The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP ( www.faruqilaw.com ).

Seasoned Litigator and Employment Attorney Joins Growing Practice

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Freedom of expression, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Human rights, Terminology, Business

Ms. Weinstein focused her practice on handling various Labor & Employment and Education Law matters including employer liability, employment discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, student civil rights and constitutional claims, School Ethics Commission complaints, Laidlow liability, contractual indemnification and much more.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Weinstein focused her practice on handling various Labor & Employment and Education Law matters including employer liability, employment discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, student civil rights and constitutional claims, School Ethics Commission complaints, Laidlow liability, contractual indemnification and much more.
  • As part of the firm's Government & Education Law practice, Ms. Weinstein will devote much of her focus to the firm's Special Education Law practice led by Nathanya G. Simon and Carolyn R. Chaudry .
  • With a growing practice of more than 70 experienced attorneys, Scarinci Hollenbeck is a regional alternative to a National 250 law firm.
  • More information on our firm's expertise and range of practice can be found on our website: www.sh-law.com .

Non-Attorney Whistleblower Advocates, Fraud Expert Advisors, Answers the Question "Will I Get Paid for Whistleblowing?"

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Friday, February 15, 2019
Freedom of expression, Civil rights and liberties, Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Employee relations, SEC Office of the Whistleblower, Draft:SEC Whistleblower Program

Monetary rewards for exposing fraud against the government do exist, but there are rules you must follow as a potential whistleblower to be eligible for them.

Key Points: 
  • Monetary rewards for exposing fraud against the government do exist, but there are rules you must follow as a potential whistleblower to be eligible for them.
  • Non-attorney whistleblower advocates , Fraud Expert Advisors, know the best path to follow for your eligibility, alongside the answer to the delicate monetary question at hand.
  • Keep on reading to see if you could potentially receive a reward for blowing the whistle on fraud.
  • If it hasn't already been made clear, there is no definitive answer to the question of getting paid as a whistleblower.

INVESTOR ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Announces an Investigation of Shareholder Claims Against Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Professional services, Legal, Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Freedom of expression, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Human rights, Terminology, Law

The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Vanda or the Company) (NASDAQ: VNDA ).

Key Points: 
  • The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Vanda or the Company) (NASDAQ: VNDA ).
  • This investigation concerns whether Vanda has violated federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • On this news, shares of Vanda fell $0.95 per share or approximately 5%, to close at $18.00 on February 11, 2019.
  • Kirby McInerney LLP is a New York-based plaintiffs law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, and whistleblower litigation.

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Civil rights and liberties, Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Business, FOIA Exemption 3 Statutes, Freedom of Information requests to the Climatic Research Unit

The complainant has requested information from the Education Authority of Northern Ireland (“EANI”) in relation to a whistleblowing investigation.  The EANI refused to disclose part of the requested information, citing the exemption as set out in section 40(2) of the FOIA as a basis for non-disclosure.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the EANI has correctly applied section 40(2)of the FOIA to the withheld information.  Therefore the Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.

Key Points: 
  • The complainant has requested information from the Education Authority of Northern Ireland (EANI) in relation to a whistleblowing investigation.
  • The EANI refused to disclose part of the requested information, citing the exemption as set out in section 40(2) of the FOIA as a basis for non-disclosure.
  • The Commissioners decision is that the EANI has correctly applied section 40(2)of the FOIA to the withheld information.
  • Therefore the Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.

LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 Investing In Perrigo Company plc To Contact The Firm

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Companies, Civil rights and liberties, Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Limited liability partnership, Farooq, Perrigo, Organizations

The case, Masih v. Perrigo Company plc et al., No.

Key Points: 
  • The case, Masih v. Perrigo Company plc et al., No.
  • Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Perrigo's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
  • The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP ( www.faruqilaw.com ).