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Supreme Court Is Poised to Endorse ‘Implied Certification’ in FCA Cases

By R. Scott Oswald Managing Principal, The Employment Law Group, P.C. If a government supplier quietly ignores vital rules but still bills taxpayers as if it had complied, can it be held liable under the federal False Claims Act — even if it never directly lies about its compliance? In today’s arguments in Universal Health Services Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar, the U.S. Supreme Court heard two diametrically… [Read more]

What’s It Like to Be a Whistleblower? An Interview with Dr. Ting

THIS POST CONCERNS A CLIENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT LAW GROUP® LAW FIRM. THE RESULTS OF ALL CASES DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. PAST SUCCESSES DO NOT PREDICT OR GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. Our Founding Fathers called whistleblowing “the duty of all persons in the service of the United States,” and Abraham Lincoln signed the False Claims Act to foster the practice. But while federal laws reward… [Read more]

First Amendment Protection: The Start of a Comeback?

NOTE: A version of this post first appeared on Law360.com. The author, R. Scott Oswald, is managing principal of The Employment Law Group, P.C. With Lane v. Franks, the U.S. Supreme Court has backed off slightly from the absolutism of a 2006 decision that limited the free-speech rights of public employees — and, in the process, has created a framework that may allow more moderation in future cases. At one… [Read more]

Supreme Court Says SOX Can Fit Almost Anyone

NOTE: A version of this post first appeared on Law360.com.  The author, R. Scott Oswald, was counsel of record on an amicus curiae brief filed in this case. In deciding Lawson v. FMR LLC, the first whistleblower case they have heard under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court agreed that the law’s ambiguous anti-retaliation provision offered two alternatives, both somewhat unappealing: Either it doesn’t protect… [Read more]

Burrage v. U.S. — Can a Heroin Dealer Help to Clarify Whistleblower Law?

By R. Scott Oswald It’s rare for a criminal appeal — let alone the appeal of a heroin dealer’s sentence for his client’s ill-fated drug binge — to guide our understanding of whistleblower protection laws. Yet there, on January 27, was the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous judgment in Burrage v. United States, a mandatory-minimum drug case that ended up parsing the retaliation provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,… [Read more]

Maine ambulance company reaches $340K settlement over whistleblower allegations of Medicare fraud

Wells Emergency Medical Services has reached a nearly $340,000 settlement concerning accusations of Medicare fraud, avoiding a potentially arduous trial. A whistleblower alleged that, over the course of 10 years, the ambulance service fraudulently reported nonemergency interfacility transfers as emergencies, resulting in thousands of dollars in upcharges to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. » View full story on Portland Press Herald   [ADDITIONAL COVERAGE] Wells EMS Board… [Read more]

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TELG Principals Named “Leading Litigators” in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 12, 2026) — Legal media company Lawdragon honored The Employment Law Group’s principal attorneys on its list: 500 Leading Litigators in America. Lawdragon is well-known for its extensively researched legal guides, which honor leading attorneys in various practice areas. Researchers curate the lists based on factors such as impact on their practice areas, recent case victories, leadership both within the firm and in legal organizations, and more…. [Read more]

Denied Tenure? How to Tell Whether Discrimination or Retaliation Played a Role

By Adam Augustine Carter and Ethan McSweeny IMPORTANT: The following article is intended as a general summary of facts and law and not as individual legal advice upon which you should rely or act. Every case is unique and specific. This article represents our firm’s best knowledge as of September 2026. Achieving tenure is one of the most significant milestones in an academic career. Colleges and universities generally have considerable… [Read more]

Workplace Bullying: Harassment Without a Protected Class

By Nicholas Woodfield and Mary Anne Callahan IMPORTANT: The following article is intended as a general summary of facts and law and not as individual legal advice upon which you should rely or act. Every case is unique and specific. This article represents our firm’s best knowledge as of September 2026. This article is an updated version of an article previously published in August 2014. People spend nearly 30% of… [Read more]

Virginia Lawyers Weekly Honors TELG Principal R. Scott Oswald as a Leader in the Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 10, 2026) — Virginia Lawyers Weekly selected The Employment Law Group’s managing principal, R. Scott Oswald, for inclusion in its 2026 class of “Leaders in the Law.” This is the first time Mr. Oswald has received this honor. Virginia Lawyers Weekly, a legal newspaper, selects an annual class of lawyers who are “setting the standard” based on outstanding contributions to Virginia law, impact within Virginia’s legal community,… [Read more]

Madeleine Rohrbach

Maddie Rohrbach is an evening law student at The George Washington University Law School, where she expects to graduate in May 2028. Prior to joining The Employment Law Group® law firm, Ms. Rohrbach worked at a nonprofit focused on health policy and advocacy. Ms. Rohrbach graduated from The George Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs and economics. Outside of school and work, she enjoys reading fiction, watercoloring,… [Read more]

Diamond Weekes

Diamond Weekes is a project assistant at The Employment Law Group® law firm. She earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and legal communications from Howard University. During her time at Howard University, Ms. Weekes developed an interest in the relationship between law, society, and communications. Her academic experience included research, writing, and critical analysis, with a focus on understanding social institutions and effective communication. Her professional background includes experience in… [Read more]

Ian Carder

Ian Carder is a part-time evening law student at University of Baltimore School of Law, expected to graduate in May 2028. After his first year, he was inducted into the Royal Graham Shannonhouse III Honor Society as a distinguished scholar. Mr. Carder earned his bachelor’s degree in legal studies at the University of Baltimore. Prior to joining The Employment Law Group® law firm, Mr. Carder worked as a paralegal for… [Read more]

Genetic testing lab faces $315M federal penalty for alleged Medicare, Medicaid fraud

A federal judge has ordered a former Gwinnett County laboratory and its owner to pay more than $315 million in restitution and civil penalties in a civil fraud case involving genetic testing billed to Medicare and Medicaid. According to a default judgment issued in federal court, Oxy-Gen and its owner, Jean-Francoise Toure, must pay approximately $44 million in restitution to the government and another $270 million in civil penalties. The… [Read more]