Archive for January 17, 2008

Judge Rules Nurse Whistleblower Mistreated by Wisconsin Department of Corrections Managers

Administrative Law Judge Debra Little Cohn ruled this week that Suzanne Ward, a nurse formerly employed by Wisconsin's Department of Corrections, was mistreated and unfairly disciplined by DOC managers attempting to undermine her credibility.

Congress Extends Whistleblower Protection for Department of Defense Contractor Employees

The Senate and House Armed Services Committees have agreed to approve strengthened whistleblower protection for employees of defense contractors who report corruption, abuse, threats to public safety, mismanagement, or waste of DoD funds.

Apollo Group Liable For Up To $277.5 Million After Losing Suit

Apollo Group Inc., parent corporation of the University of Phoenix, the largest for-profit school in the U.S., must pay up to $277.5 million in damages after losing a securities-fraud lawsuit brought by shareholders.