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"Corporate whistleblowers are the unsung heroes on Wall Street. However, these corporate employees are frequently subject to retaliation, it is essential that they have a thorough understanding of their rights. The new book Whistleblower Law: Guide to Legal Protections for Corporate Employees provides a clear, comprehensive and easy-to-understand explanation of the employee-protection requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Whistleblower Law explains how this new law works, including the legal and procedural requirements that must be met by the employee whistleblower. With this book in hand, managers can ensure they comply with the law, and whistleblowers can ensure their rights are protected."
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley,
Principal Republican Co-Sponsor of the whistleblower protections for reporting security fraud,
contained in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
“For these gutsy people who choose to risk so much to report fraud and abuse, this important and well-organized reference guide details the history of whistleblower laws and the historical employment protections now in place because of Sarbanes-Oxley. The authors are noted advocates for whistleblower reform and accomplished practitioners in whistleblower cases. Their unquestioned expertise shines through in this comprehensive study.”
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy,
Principal Democratic Co-Sponsor of the whistleblower protections for reporting security fraud,
contained in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Description:
In the wake of the Enron implosion and the subsequent revelations of numerous cases of corporate misconduct, sweeping legislation was enacted to reform the system of corporate financial oversight and to ensure protection for employees and investors. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, signed into law by President George W. Bush on July 20, 2002, is a landmark in policy making, business law, and social activism. Whistleblower Law is the first book to explain and analyze the impact and implications of this legislation, especially as it pertains to the rights of whistleblowers--those who dare to come forward with evidence of wrongdoing. Written by the leading experts in the field and drawing on their extensive experience in advising lawmakers, arguing cases, and training professionals, Whistleblower Law will become the standard reference for lawyers, judges, and mediators; corporate executives and managers; employees of publicly traded companies; labor leaders and human resource advocates; and potential whistleblower alike.
Whistleblower Law is written in accessible language that will appeal to anyone concerned with the rights and responsibilities of whistleblowers in an age of corporate scrutiny.
Contents:
Chapter 1 - Legislative History of SOX Whistleblower Protection
Chapter 2 - SOX Complaints and Investigations
Chapter 3 - SOX Administrative Claims: Discovery and Hearings
Chapter 4 - SOX Appeals
Chapter 5 - Federal Court Actions
Chapter 6 - Proof of Discrimination: The Contributing Factor Test
Chapter 7 - Employers and Employees under the SOX
Chapter 8 - Protected Activity and the SOX Reasonable Belief Standard
Chapter 9 - Adverse Action
Chapter 10 - Damages
Chapter 11 - Attorney Fees and Costs
Chapter 12 - Settlement of SOX Complaints
Chapter 13 - Preemption and Arbitration
Chapter 14 - Banking Whistleblower Protections
Chapter 15 - Attorneys as Whistleblowers
Chapter 16 - Audit Committees and Corporate Employee Concerns Programs
Chapter 17 - Criminal Sanctions for Retaliation
About the Authors:
Stephen Kohn, Michael Kohn and David Colapinto are nationally recognized experts in whistleblower law and have collectively represented corporate whistleblowers for over 50 years. In addition to winning numerous case on the behalf of whistleblowers they have authored the leading texts on whistleblowing including Concepts and Procedures in Whistleblower Law (2000) and the Whistleblower Litigation Handbook (1991) and were among the founders of the National Whistleblower Center in 1988.
List Price:$57.95 · ISBN:0-275-98127-4 · Pages:304 Publication Date: September 30, 2004
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