Recent Trends In Whistleblower Litigation - Part II: An Increasing Challenge for Employers and Their Counsel

The article analyzes whistleblower claims brought under the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and discusses the increasing visibility and popularity of whistleblower claims. Part II, appearing in the August 2005 issue, takes a closer look at recent decisions in Sarbanes Oxley whistleblower cases, and outlines proactive steps for corporate counsel to take, to prevent the filing of such charges or, if a whistleblower claim is filed, to ensure a winning outcome.