Holly Robbins

1 month ago | mondaq.com | Holly Robbins |David J. Goldstein |Jacqueline Mrachek |Meredith Schramm-Strosser

DOJ plans to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to investigate andpursue claims against recipients of federal funds that"knowingly violate civil rights laws."The initiative represents a new DOJ focus on use of the FCA topromote the administration's agenda opposing certain IE&Dinitiatives and transgender rights.

1 month ago | littler.com | Holly Robbins |David J. Goldstein |Jacqueline Mrachek |Meredith Schramm-Strosser

On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum, Deputy Attorney General Blanche Memo: Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, announcing an initiative to “utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against any recipient of federal funds that knowingly violates federal civil rights laws.” For many years, the government has required contractors and grant recipients to make representations regarding compliance with various federal civil...

May 29, 2023 | mondaq.com | Holly Robbins

Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Leave Law will entitle covered employees to earn up to 48 hours of paid leave for a variety of purposes per year. The new law, which takes effect on January 1, 2024, will not preempt local paid sick leave ordinances. Minnesota will soon join the ranks of states with state-wide earned paid sick and safe leave requirements.