Recent Developments in Whistleblower Claims: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Potential Claims, Navigating Recent Judicial Decisions, and Building an Effective Defense (Inside the Minds)

Recent Developments in Whistleblower Claims provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the state of whistleblower legislation today and the tactics for effective corporate responses. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through various types of whistleblower claims and present strategies for handling each. These experts discuss the growing range of claims, analyze the special challenges presented by sexual harassment and discrimination allegations, and illustrate the expanded legal protection granted to whistleblowers. Finally, these leaders reveal their strategies for building a case theory, interviewing key personnel, and keeping up-to-date on new developments. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Michael G. Cleveland, Shareholder, Vedder Price PC - "Implications of the Expanding Universe of Whistleblower Claims for Employment Decisions and Litigation"
2. Dennis Westlind, Partner, Stoel Rives LLP - "Common Types of Whistleblower Claims"
3. Cheryl Wilke, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP - "Understanding Adverse Employment Actions in Title VII and Bankruptcy Discrimination Claims"
4. Stephen F. Fink and Elizabeth A. Schartz, Partners, Thompson & Knight LLP - "How Employers Should Respond to Expanding Whistleblower Liability"
5. Miranda Tolar, Partner, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP - "Whistleblower Claims in the Corporate Context: An Employer's Perspective"
6. David W. Gearhart, Member, Lewis, Rice & Fingersh LC - "Proven Tactics to Avoid and Defend Against the Whistle Being Blown in State Court and, More Importantly, Being Penalized"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Myers v. Toojay
Appendix B: General Personnel Philosophy
Appendix C: ABC Corporation Whistleblower Policy