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- by Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
- 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 […]
- by Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
- Class Action, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law
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 […]
- by Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
- Class Action, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law
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 […]
- by Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
- Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Working Class Rights, Wrongful Termination
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 […]
- by Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
- 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 […]
- by Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
- Sexual Violence, Title IX, and Victims’ Rights
Childhood sexual abuse survivors are often unable to promptly report their abuse for a host of reasons, including fear, shame, and a lack of vocabulary to describe the abuse. As a result, the average age that child sexual assault survivors disclose their abuse is age 52. The understandable delayed reporting of this abuse is at […]
- by Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
- Customs Fraud
On March 6, 2025, the U.S. temporarily exempted certain goods from Canada and Mexico from new tariffs. However, imposing and leveraging tariffs remains a key strategy of the Trump administration. To enforce compliance, the U.S. government has aggressively pursued companies that attempt to evade customs duties under the False Claims Act (FCA), including cases handled […]
- by Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
- Whistleblower Law
The Forbes 30 Under 30 Pipeline: A Path to Success or a Precursor to Prosecution? The startup world is often portrayed as a glamorous landscape of innovation, disruption, and rapid growth. But beneath this veneer of success lies a darker reality: fraud. The prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list is an annual compilation of young […]
- by Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
- Sexual Violence, Title IX, and Victims’ Rights
Members of the military make incredible sacrifices every day in the service of our country. They place their lives on the line in combat, endure lengthy deployments away from their families, and engage in physically grueling labor. Service members expect those hardships when they enlist. What they don’t expect is that sexual assault is a […]
- by Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
- Employment Law
When your employer presents you with a severance agreement, it is understandable to feel overwhelmed by the agreement itself and the “legalese” within; by your termination and the prospects of finding new employment; and by the circumstances that led to this agreement. (See related blog, “I Was Laid Off. Now What?” here.) At , we […]
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Navigating the Mutual Fund Maze, Part 1: What Is a Mutual Fund?
For many investors, the mutual fund is a mainstay of their investment portfolios, whether it be in an individual account, an IRA or a 401k. Mutual funds come in all shapes and sizes and offer a virtual alphabet soup of share classes. Trying to understand the many nuances of mutual funds can be a bewildering task.