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The Fall of Done Global: When Telehealth Becomes a Pipeline for Controlled Substances

Key Takeaways Done Global executives were convicted in the DOJ’s first criminal prosecution of a telehealth company for illegal controlled substance distribution, involving over 40 million stimulant pills and $100 million in revenue. The DOJ, DEA, and HHS-OIG have signaled sustained enforcement against telehealth fraud, and the DOJ Corporate Whistleblower Pilot Program (launched May 2025) […]

Telehealth Prescription Fraud: What Whistleblowers Should Know About Reporting It

By: Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP | April 2, 2026 | Working for Justice Blog

You have probably seen the advertisements: quick visits, low monthly fees, and medication arriving at your doorstep. The recent explosion of internet-based prescribing and subscription medicine models may have made healthcare more accessible, but their high demand and rapid growth can also attract bad actors, increasing the risk of fraud. Federal enforcement against telehealth prescription […]

New Amendment to NYC’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA) Expands Survivors’ Rights and Reopens Lookback Window Through July 2027

By: Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP | March 31, 2026 | Working for Justice Blog

On January 29, 2026, New York City took a major step forward for survivors of gender-based violence with the passage of Bill 1297-A, which amends the city’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act (“GMVA”). The NYC Council passed Bill 1297-A unanimously (48-0) in November 2025, and after then-Mayor Adams vetoed the legislation, the Council overrode the veto on […]

Negotiating an Executive Severance Package in the Shadow of a Whistleblower Claim

By: Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP | March 24, 2026 | Working for Justice Blog

When an executive leader leaves their employer, negotiating a severance package can be a sensitive endeavor. If that executive is a potential whistleblower, the severance negotiations take on even greater importance. That’s because companies often offer severance pay in exchange for confidentiality and require departing team members to sign confidentiality waivers and agreements. Anyone who […]

So You Think Your Employer May Have Unlawfully Discriminated Against or Fired You – What to Do Next

You may have watched workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation trainings as part of your office’s requirements, but what happens when you think you might actually be experiencing workplace discrimination, unequal treatment, or retaliation yourself? Every year, thousands of employees, executives, and professionals contact firms like Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, recognized nationally for employment discrimination and […]

Fraud against Autistic Individuals, Their Loved Ones, and Beyond

By: Abigail Everett, Myla McLeod, John McKnight and Ting Cheung | December 29, 2025 | Whistleblower Law

Government watchdogs and prosecutors have intensified scrutiny of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), one of the primary therapies for autistic children, youth and adults. ABA seeks to help people build new skills and manage behavioral challenges commonly seen in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by enacting changes based on the psychological principles of behaviorism. Sessions are often […]

AI Bias in Hiring: Algorithmic Recruiting and Your Rights

AI hiring tools are changing the hiring process, but they can also replicate bias and discrimination. Learn how algorithmic recruiting affects job applicants, what the law says, and how our firm is leading the fight for equity. AI Bias in Hiring: What is Happening Now and What Employees Need to Know At , we’ve long […]

When Your Experience Is Part of Something Bigger: A Guide to Understanding Class Actions

When something unfair happens at work, you may assume no one else is going through the same struggle. In reality, your experience may be part of a much larger pattern affecting many other people. Sometimes what feels like an individual unlawful decision is actually the product of something your employer is imposing on others at […]

Three Ways State & Local Governments Can Protect Workers Right Now

The first time you share your experience of mistreatment in the workplace with us, we quickly ask “where” and “when.” The location and timing of your mistreatment affect our ability to help you. The location tells us the jurisdiction—which state and city laws bind your employer, and which courts have the power to hear your […]

Nonbinary Clients and the Law: Best Practices

By: Amira Dehmani and Nicole Motherway | June 13, 2025 | LGBTQ+

“He” used to be a universal descriptor, setting a masculine tone for legal language. Though it has evolved over time, the legal profession continues to be linguistically exclusive, particularly for nonbinary people. In this blog, we share best practices to ensure that every client feels seen, respected, and valued, both in how we communicate and […]

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Navigating the Mutual Fund Maze, Part 1: What Is a Mutual Fund?

In Brief Mutual funds pool money from multiple investors to invest in diversified portfolios of stocks, bonds, or other assets. While they are widely used in retirement accounts and personal investing, many individuals do not fully understand how they operate, what risks they carry, or how fees and management decisions affect performance.   For many investors,

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