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Today, I submitted an amicus brief to the Merit Systems Protection Board in the case of Mary Reese v. Department of the Navy (MSPB Docket No. DC–1221–21–0203–W–1). This case presents critical questions about protections against retaliation under federal law, specifically 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)(9)(C). 🔍 The brief explores whether informal complaints or cooperating with investigations can shield federal employees from reprisal. It's crucial because our findings could reshape how whistleblower protections are applied across the Department of Defense and beyond. 💡 Why It Matters: Every federal employee deserves to work in an environment free from fear of retaliation. This brief aims to clarify the scope of legal protections for those courageous enough to speak out against misconduct. 👥 Call to Action: I urge fellow professionals, especially those in public service and legal fields, to engage with and support efforts to fortify whistleblower protections. Your expertise and voice are invaluable as we strive to uphold integrity and accountability within our institutions. 📢 Let’s stand together to ensure a safer and more just workplace for all. #WhistleblowerProtection #FederalEmployees #LegalUpdate #MSPB

BREAKING: Secret Service Head Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. Admits Major Failures in Trump’s Protection During Assassination Attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, Promises Sweeping Overhaul Says, "While some members of the advance team were very diligent, there was complacency on the part of others that led to a breach of security protocols." Says, "Issues were encountered the day of the visit with respect to line of sight concerns, but they were not escalated to supervisors." Says, "Ultimately, it is the Secret Service's responsibility to secure a site. We certainly have conversations...but we cannot be overly deferential to state and local law enforcement." Says, "This increased operational tempo requires additional resources to not only account for costs being incurred today, but ensure that we have the tools, technology, and personnel needed to meet these new requirements." Says, "We're not proud of it [the July 13 incident], but we certainly have been rising to this moment. The men and women in the field are rising to this moment." https://lnkd.in/ewc-mbfP

Always interesting to learn about the experience Joe Spinelli has involving integrity monitoring and identifying #corruption. Good stuff in the #cohnreznick Pivot Points. The Depart of Justice supports utilizing integrity monitors for corporate criminal compliance and companies have definitive guidance on how prosecutors will assess corporate misconduct. Check out this article from longtime integrity monitor Joe Spinelli to learn more about what companies should look for in an integrity monitor and how they can help design and implement compliance programs.   #integritymonitoring #compliance #DOJ #governance #cohnreznick

If you are involved in any way with a Force investigation, review, analysis, or internal, or external adjudication process, this course is necessary. Enhanced Force Investigations 3- Day Course Held in Arizona, Iowa, and Tennessee Read more about it here: https://buff.ly/3Vwu6hY #cognitiveinterview #humanperformance #lawenforcement #policetraining

Research shows that 89% of ePHI-related enforcement actions by the Office for Civil Rights resulted from a failure to conduct a risk analysis properly. Join our OCR-Quality® Risk Analysis Working Lab starting August 7 and learn from our experts how to do it right. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02HN-8Y0

#DYK: A corporate integrity agreement is a document that outlines the obligations to which an entity agrees as part of a civil settlement, and it is an effective enforcement tool utilized by the HHS-OIG. Explore this FAQs webpage to comprehend corporate integrity agreements: https://direc.to/fhPX

Thanks to Law360 for publishing this deep-dive into deauthorization, the rarely utilized #NLRA process that's been around almost 80 years. Trecia Moore and I discuss some history, provide practical guidance for employees and employers, and dig into some procedural oddities - like how a union security clause expires when the CBA expires (foreclosing option to deauthorize) while the employer's obligation to continue to deduct dues under that same clause continues. #NLRB #laborlaw

I have been working in this #laborlaw space for twenty four years and I am always learning and relearning. Thanks to #Law360 for publishing this deep-dive into deauthorization elections, the rarely utilized #NLRA process that's been around almost 80 years. My co-worker and friend Megann McManus and I discuss history, provide practical guidance for employees and employers considering deauthorization, and dig into some procedural oddities - like how a union security clause expires when the CBA expires (foreclosing the option to deauthorize) while the employer's obligation to continue to deduct dues under that same clause continues. Who knew! #NLRB #womeninlabor #womeninlaw #laborrelations #employeerelations #laborlaw #union

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🕵♂️ 🕵♀️ Internal investigation planning includes also sequencing of meetings with interviewees, being: - people who know what we need to learn and are not witnesses, or suspects (these may me also expert witnesses), - witnesses who have seen, or have heard about facts that have significance in the course of verification of investigation working theories, and last but not least - investigation's suspects. ➡ The below reel is about the elements worth to consider while planning the sequence of meetings with investigation interviewees. Thank you for bearing with me! #forensicsciences #interogationplanning #interviewplanning