Retaliation
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Fourth Circuit Affirms Grant of Summary Judgment in Social Media Dispute
By: Kristina Wilson On Monday, March 20, 2017, the Fourth Circuit issued a published opinion in the civil case Grutzmacher… Read More
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Fourth Circuit Considers Scope of FCA’s First-to-File Rule
By Mickey Herman On Thursday, March 16, 2017, the Fourth Circuit issued a published opinion in United States ex rel.… Read More
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Fourth Circuit Reaffirms Principle That A Police Chief With Reasonable Belief That Detectives Are Acting Within Scope of Employment Is Entitled To Qualified Immunity from First Amendment Retaliation Claims
By M. Allie Clayton On February 15, 2017, in the civil case of Crouse v. Town of Moncks Corner, the… Read More
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Fourth Circuit Reverses District Court’s Holding Regarding Procedural Violation of the False Claims Act
By Sarah Walton On August 10, 2015, the Fourth Circuit issued a published opinion in the civil case of Smith v.… Read More
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Fourth Circuit Splits 2-1, Follows Narrow Interpretation of “Objectively Reasonable Belief” Standard in Employer Retaliation Cases
By Taylor Ey Did the District Court Err in Granting Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment for Plaintiff’s Discrimination and Retaliation… Read More