#legal

The hits just keep coming:

https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/openai-faces-fresh-copyright-lawsuit-accused-of-using-news-stories-to-train-chatgpt-article-156301263

Well, holy shiatballs NoCenteam Nation!!!

Yesterday, Florida's First District Court of Appeal ordered the entire 116-page Hope Florida grand jury report expunged! The grand jury had called the movement of $10 million from Centene's Medicaid settlement a "sophisticated scheme" and said the money was misappropriated. The appellate court basically said not so fast nope: the grand jury could not declare conduct unlawful, name people responsible, decline to indict them, and then publish the accusations anyway. It also found serious disclosure problems and concluded that the $10 million was not an identified Medicaid overcharge and never became State of Florida property.[1]

That's a big deal. If we've cited the grand jury as proof somebody committed a crime, that part just got blown up. No indictments were returned, the appellate court rejected the report's central legal theory, and the ruling expressly says third-party settlement payments like this were not prohibited by the Florida statutes the grand jury relied upon.[1]

But here's where this gets a he-l of a lot more interesting. The court ordered the report expunged. It did not erase the transaction. Centene's original settlement draft sent the entire roughly $67 million to Florida. Then AHCA briefed the governor's office on September 10, 2024. The next day a new draft contained a $5 million Hope Florida payment. On September 12 that payment got a special seven-day deadline while Florida could wait up to 45 days for its first payment. On September 13 the Hope Florida amount doubled to $10 million, with no explanation in the email record for why. Florida's own Chief Deputy Attorney General wrote that the payment section was "different than I have seen in a settlement with Medicaid monies."[2]

And Centene's lawyers weren't asleep at the wheel. They inserted language making clear Centene was "directed by the state" to make the payment and that Centene had no authority over the state's allocation or subsequent distribution of the settlement money.[3]

(That's actually pretty smart lawyering.)

More importantly, Centene's lawyers clearly considered the payment's authorization important enough to negotiate specific protections around it.

So here's the question nobody should let disappear just because the grand jury report did:

What did Centene's Legal, Compliance, executive leadership, and anyone responsible for government-contract risk actually review before approving this?

Because as we discussed in my last post, Centene tells employees that "Compliance is Everyone's Responsibility." It requires ethics and compliance training at hire and annually. Every employee completes annual Fraud, Waste and Abuse training. We were quizzed and had to attest to it. Very thoroughly, I might add! The company says employees should be vigilant, think critically, report concerns, and protect taxpayer dollars. They really love that part and hammer it home in multiple areas. Centene even tells CMS that MCOs need better information sharing so they can eliminate fraud blind spots.[4][5]

So here's a pretty simple governance question:

How much scrutiny does a $10 million politically sensitive settlement payment go through?

It gets better.

Florida officials have confirmed that when the state calculated what it owed the federal government from the settlement, it used the full $67 million, including the $10 million sent directly to Hope Florida.[6]

So follow this carefully:

For federal Medicaid settlement accounting, Florida treated the full $67 million as the basis for reimbursement.

BUT...

The appellate court says the $10 million sent to Hope Florida never became public money.[1][6]

Those two things may have a completely legitimate legal explanation. Federal Medicaid accounting rules and Florida property law are not necessarily the same thing.

Great. Somebody please take the mic and explain it.

Because "legal under this Florida statute" and "nothing to see here" are not remotely the same sentence.

Then there's what happened next. Hope Florida sent the $10 million to two nonprofits. Those nonprofits subsequently sent $8.5 million to Keep Florida Clean, the political committee fighting Amendment 3.[2] Centene says it had "no part in or knowledge of" Hope Florida's subsequent use of the money, and I have seen no evidence proving otherwise.[3]

That distinction really matters here.

So don't accuse Centene of secretly funding a political campaign. The evidence doesn't establish that.

Ask the much harder question:

Why did one of America's largest Medicaid contractors agree to an unusual $10 million third-party payment inside a Medicaid settlement, what diligence was performed, who signed off internally, and what documentation exists showing the risk was reviewed?

And now the process used to challenge and ultimately expunge the grand jury report is generating its own questions.

Florida Trident reports that the appeal which eliminated the report proceeded with no party arguing in defense of the report, while taxpayers have paid more than $300,000 to two law firms involved in the grand-jury matter, plus additional publicly funded legal work by a third firm. The ruling arrived 27 days before Attorney General James Uthmeier's election and is not final until any rehearing proceedings are resolved.[7]

That does prove political interference not prove political interference.

But if you're a reporter, legislator, auditor, shareholder, or analyst, you'd have to be working pretty hard not to have follow-up questions.

And don't forget the IRS!

The IRS Whistleblower Office has acknowledged a submission concerning the Hope Florida money trail and assigned it a claim number. That does not mean the IRS has opened an examination, much less found wrongdoing. But federal tax questions surrounding the foundation are separate from the Florida appellate court's ruling and remain unresolved.[8]

Which brings us to Wall Street...

CNC is trading around $65, roughly 7% below its September 52-week high. There is no evidence the market is pricing Hope Florida as a material financial event today. Frankly, investors have bigger immediate concerns: Medicaid margins, Marketplace risk, Medicare retrenchment, membership losses, and hundreds of millions in restructuring expenses.

Centene has told investors it expects roughly $315-$365 million of additional severance costs during the remainder of 2026, on top of enterprise-optimization and contract-exit costs already incurred. Q2 Medicaid HBR was 93.9%. Management nevertheless raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to greater than $4.80.[9]

And Centene reports Q3 earnings on October 27 at 8:30 a.m. ET.[10]

So, analysts, here's some free homework before everybody asks another question about basis points:

1. Did Centene's Audit and Compliance, Quality and Compliance, or any other board-level committee review the Hope Florida settlement or its $10 million third-party payment?

2. What internal compliance, legal, reputational-risk, or government-affairs review was performed before Centene agreed to the Hope Florida provision?

3. Who inside Centene had final authority to approve an unusual third-party payment in a settlement involving one of its largest Medicaid states?

4. Has Centene received any subpoena, inquiry, document request, whistleblower-related communication, or other contact from the IRS, DOJ, HHS OIG, CMS, Florida officials, or any other authority concerning Hope Florida?

5. Has the company determined that no disclosure relating to this matter is required under its SEC risk-factor, litigation, regulatory, or contingency obligations? If so, why?

6. With hundreds of millions being spent on severance and "enterprise optimization," what controls are in place to make sure institutional compliance knowledge isn't walking out the door while Centene simultaneously asks regulators for greater authority to police everyone else's fraud, waste, and abuse?

That last one matters beyond Florida.

Centene's own 2026 shareholder materials say:

"We do what is right, not what is easy."[11]

Centene also says "Every dollar lost to FWA is a dollar unavailable for member care."[5]

Those are pretty strong standards.

And to be crystal clear, the appellate court did NOT find that Centene misdirected funds, knowingly financed political activity, or participated in an illegal scheme. Neither am I saying that.

I'm pointing out the gap between Centene's very public emphasis on compliance, transparency, FWA controls, and protecting taxpayer dollars and the unanswered questions surrounding an unusual $10 million third-party provision in a Medicaid settlement.

Maybe Centene's controls worked perfectly.

Maybe Legal documented every concern.

Maybe Compliance blessed it.

Maybe leadership asked exactly the right questions and concluded the payment was appropriate.

Fantastic.

Then this should be the easiest question Sarah London gets all quarter:

Who reviewed the $10 million, what did they conclude, and will Centene show its work?

Because after all the annual FWA training, ethics modules, SIU investigations, accountability speeches, layoffs, optimization, and lectures about protecting taxpayer dollars...

Compliance is Everyone's Responsibility.

Apparently transparency should be, too.

[1] Florida First District Court of Appeal, In re: Leon County Grand Jury Presentment, Fall of 2025, No. 1D2026-2435, Oct. 7, 2026.

[2] Florida Trident, "Hope Florida timeline: Tracing the $10 million," Oct. 2026; underlying AHCA, Attorney General, and settlement drafting records.

[3] Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times reporting on newly released settlement drafts and Centene's "directed by the state" language; Centene settlement agreement.

[4] Centene Code of Conduct and Ethics & Compliance materials: annual FWA training, reporting obligations, ethical decision-making, and "Compliance is Everyone's Responsibility."

[5] Centene, "Combating Fraud, Waste and Abuse"; Centene's Feb. 25, 2026 FWA reform letter to CMS.

[6] PolitiFact, Aug. 13, 2026: Florida officials confirmed federal reimbursement was calculated using the full $67 million settlement.

[7] Florida Trident, Oct. 8, 2026: appellate proceeding, taxpayer-funded legal invoices, and absence of an adversary defending the report.

[8] Florida Trident/WUSF, Oct. 2, 2026: IRS Whistleblower Office acknowledgment concerning the Hope Florida transactions.

[9] Centene Q2 2026 Form 10-Q and earnings release.

[10] Centene Investor Relations: Q3 2026 earnings call scheduled Oct. 27, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET.

[11] Centene 2026 Proxy Statement/2025 Annual Report.

One of the most important reasons Nike severance is generous - and will remain so - is based on a cold but practical consideration: there is a direct causal link between amount of severance provided and subsequent employee legal claims for wrongful termination.

Nike provides above-average severance not because they’re “good guys”, but because generous severance substantially reduces legal liability.

Suggesting that Nike will instead look around at what other companies are doing is silly. Nike has NEVER based its severance on what other companies are doing and they aren’t going to start now. Aside from that, Nike has already revealed it plans on spending close to $1,000,000,000 on separation costs. That huge sum doesn’t at all jibe with any narrative that Nike is suddenly going to reduce the amount of severance is has been paying as recently as a few months ago.

If it looks like I’m suggesting some people may not know what they’re talking about…it’s because that’s exactly what I’m suggesting.

@c9+1m45h0cp5 explained it perfectly.

Legal Action Over Alleged "Stealth Layoffs"
A federal lawsuit filed against Ford Motor Company highlights growing concern over how headcount reductions are executed without formal WARN notices: 

Forced-Ranking System Allegations: The lawsuit alleges Ford implemented a rigid performance calibration framework that caps top performance tiers (maximum 5% "exceeded") while requiring at least 30% of workers to land in lower performance brackets. 
Performance-Based Separations: The complaint asserts that management used these forced calibration sessions to execute "soft" or "stealth layoffs" across salaried divisions. This allowed the company to reduce overhead without triggering public WARN filings or high-profile severance package releases.

A federal judge has approved $59 million in legal fees for lawyers who ​negotiated $177 million in class action settlements with AT&T over ‌data breaches in 2024 that exposed the personal information of tens of millions of customers.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/plaintiffs-lawyers-att-class-actions-win-59-million-legal-fee-award-2026-10-05/

Does anyone know of upcoming cuts to the legal/compliance department?

Recent federal actions against H-1B visa abuse include the Department of Labor's Project Firewall and a major July 2026 OIG fraud investigation. The administration continues to ramp up enforcement to protect domestic workers.

Recent Enforcement Actions

1: Launch of DOL Project Firewall targeting employer fraud

2: Around 200 active or completed employer investigations

3: July 2026 Office of Inspector General fraud crackdown

4: Subpoenas issued for wage-kickback and displacement schemes

Regulatory Changes

1: Wage-weighted selection rule replacing random lotteries

2: Increased scrutiny on recent corporate layoff records

3: State-level hiring freezes at public universities

Legal and Policy Roadblocks

1: Federal judge blocked the proposed $100,000 visa fee

2: Administration vows ongoing court battles over fees

3: Vice President JD Vance signaling support for program overhaul

Vance says he’d support eliminating H-1B program as court fight stalls future

https://cnycentral.com/news/nation-world/vance-says-hed-support-eliminating-h-1b-program-as-court-fight-stalls-future-trump-administration

Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General Launches Investigation into H-1B Visa Fraud and Human Trafficking to Protect American Workers

https://www.oig.dol.gov/public/Press%20Releases/OIG-Press-Release-070826.htm

https://www.beckerspayer.com/legal/elevance-sues-former-network-exec-to-block-oscar-move/

The company's legal department is certainly earning their keep, fighting multiple class actions while concurrently suing multiple former employees.

No trust! Verizon released phone records, Jack Smith. Marsha Blackburn suing. Verizon in deep do---o!

I want to post my story,but here's the thing...I'm not an employee or a former employee, however I am a victim. A victim with receipts showing their apparent cover up in interstate/ federal crimes.

I feel posting here could possibly result in in my story leaking elsewhere which could be helpful. What do you people think?

PS: I have absolutely no fear of them suing me as truth is an absolute defense.

New lawsuits are challenging the use of artificial intelligence in employment decisions, moving beyond bias in recruiting to issues of layoffs and rehires. Cases against IBM and Meta allege that AI systems perpetuate discrimination by unfairly penalizing older workers or those with disabilities and protected leave. These legal battles could set precedents for how AI-driven HR technologies are regulated in the future. The core question is whether employers can avoid liability if AI influences decisions, even if the criteria appear neutral. The outcomes may lead to greater transparency in how algorithms are used in workforce management.

https://www.staffingindustry.com/editorial/staffing-industry-review/new-lawsuits-test-ai-s-role-in-layoffs-and-rehiring

Generally speaking, deploying AI productivity tools enterprise-wide while simultaneously (according to forum evidence) manufacturing false performance records, there is now a situation where:
• Employee-created AI records are discoverable and preserve their own narrative
• Restricting AI use to suppress that evidence creates its own legal exposure
• The AI infrastructure itself is a witness to the contradiction between actual
performance and fabricated ratings
• Any attempt to destroy or suppress AI-generated records after litigation is
anticipated is a federal evidence preservation violation

A federal lawsuit filed against Ford Motor Company alleges the automaker used a performance management system to create grounds for terminating salaried employees without conducting formal layoffs.

The complaint, filed on September 28 in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, centres on the termination of a 57-year-old data analyst who worked at Ford for 28 years and was approximately two years away from a key retirement milestone.

According to the filing, the employee's dismissal formed part of a wider company-wide "stealth" or "soft layoff" programme that allegedly relied on manipulated performance ratings to reduce headcount.

https://www.peoplematters.in/news/strategic-hr/ford-turned-performance-reviews-into-a-layoff-tool-suit-alleges-52428

Houston, TX - Thursday, September 24, 2026
In a brief but consequential status conference Thursday morning, the U.S. Bankruptcy Judge signaled that upcoming hearings in the DISH DBS and DISH Wireless Chapter 11 cases may carry significant repercussions for EchoStar Corporation, the parent entity at the center of governance and independence disputes.

The hearing, held ahead of the September 29 confirmation proceeding for the DBS Debtors' prepackaged plan, quickly shifted toward the growing conflict surrounding the Special Committee Report in the DISH Wireless (DWLLC) case. The report, commissioned to evaluate DWLLC's independence and EchoStar's influence, has become a flashpoint between EchoStar and the Unsecured Creditors' Committee (UCC).

Counsel to the UCC, told the court that EchoStar had delivered its proposed redactions to the Special Committee Report just before the hearing. The counsel emphasized that the Independent Special Committee supports the UCC's emergency motion, which argues that EchoStar's conduct has created an urgent need for disclosure. In that emergency motion, the UCC warned that "EchoStar's actions have impeded the Special Committee's ability to operate independently" and that "the estate cannot be protected unless the Report is promptly filed without improper redactions." The counsel reiterated in Thursday's hearing that urgency from the emergency motion, stating that "if we are not able to work through the redactions and get the report on file in the coming days, we will be seeking the court's intervention."

The Judge responded, "I appreciate it." He then cautiously but pointedly emphasized that he intends to honor the existing standstill until the next major hearing on October 2, when the Special Committee Report and related governance issues will be addressed. The Judge added that the October 2 session is likely to be substantially more involved than Thursday's brief update.

"I suspect that that may be a more robust discussion," the Judge said, referencing the October 2 hearing. The Judge continued that the hearing would give him a clearer picture if they were still going to go forward with the emergency hearing on the 8th and as the Judge put it "what the consequences are, of how I may rule and where things stand in that case.”

The judge's reference to "consequences" was interpreted as a signal that findings related to DWLLC's independence, EchoStar's conduct, or the adequacy of redactions of the Special Committee Report could directly influence the separate October 8 hearing, where the UCC seeks standing to pursue claims against EchoStar and authority to conduct Rule 2004 discovery.

Meanwhile, the DBS Debtors reported progress in resolving objections to their confirmation plan, though multiple broadcaster cure disputes remain active on the docket. The Judge instructed the Dish DBS Debtors to file witness and exhibit lists by September 25, and to provide a full status update by September 28, noting that he intends to prepare over the weekend for the September 29 DBS confirmation hearing.

The court also noted that it remains prepared to rule on Comcast's pending motion to intervene, which seeks to participate in DWLLC’s force‑majeure litigation and argues that DISH Wireless is attempting to develop a factual record that could bind other creditors without their involvement.

With broadcaster objections mounting, the Special Committee Report pending, and two high‑stakes hearings scheduled within the next two weeks, the DISH bankruptcy cases appear poised for a decisive turn.

The current response quality coming from TPO is deeply concerning. The level of inaccuracies and inadequate handling of queries by Pune from global regions is not acceptable for an organization operating at our scale.This is not just a matter of operational inefficiency. it exposes the company to real legal and financial risks, especially in Europe, where labor law is strict, employee rights are strongly protected and violations can lead to significant penalties.Is the company fully aware of the potential consequences of maintaining such low-quality support in areas directly connected to compliance, employee rights? Why regional TPOs are not responding properly!

Estrella Del Paso has ceased operations of its legal aid program specifically designed for unaccompanied children. This decision has resulted in the termination of thirteen employees in El Paso. The organization cited financial difficulties as the primary reason for this closure. The program provided crucial legal assistance to vulnerable young individuals. Its closure leaves a significant gap in services for this population.

El Paso, Texas

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/gallery/estrella-del-paso-closes-legal-aid-program-for-unaccompanied-kids-13-layoffs-in-el-paso?photo=1

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/accenture-agrees-pay-25m-resolve-alleged-employment-discrimination-violations

Federal appeals court on Friday upheld Oracle's $115 million settlement of a class-action privacy lawsuit over the alleged collection and sale of web users' data.
The Hill.

Mutual of America’s move to Outsourced Indian Labor will backfire & here is why.

Sen. Bernie Moreno’s Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act is drawing international backlash, particularly from India, where major political and economic figures warn the legislation could severely disrupt the country’s booming tech-services economy. The bill proposes a 25% excise tax on U.S. companies making outsourcing payments to foreign workers, aiming to protect American jobs from being shipped overseas.

Jairam Ramesh, General Secretary of the Indian National Congress, raised alarm over the bill, calling it a direct threat to India’s IT services, business process see outsourcing (BPO), consulting firms, and global capability centers (GCCs). Ramesh said the bill “reflects a growing mindset in the U.S.” that white-collar jobs should not be lost to India, much like blue-collar manufacturing jobs were lost to China.

India’s tech sector, heavily reliant on U.S. contracts, is bracing for economic fallout. Ramesh warned the legislation, if enacted, could light a fire under the Indian economy and force a major reassessment of U.S.-India economic relations.

The bill, introduced in early October and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance, establishes a “Domestic Workforce Fund” that would receive the tax revenue and use it for American workforce development. It also removes the ability for companies to deduct outsourcing payments from their tax filings.

Moreno said the HIRE Act is about ending the decades-long practice of “globalist politicians and C-Suite executives” outsourcing American jobs to chase lower labor costs. His bill, he argues, will “hit them where it hurts: their pocketbooks.”

Indian officials and economists see the HIRE Act as an expansion of economic protectionism. Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan warned that the bill represents a “creeping extension of tariffs from goods to services.”

The proposal follows Moreno’s earlier SAFE HIRE Act, which received backing from labor unions for imposing strict penalties, including prison time, on company executives who knowingly hire illegal aliens. Together, the two bills form a coordinated effort to reshape U.S. labor and immigration policy by punishing companies that prioritize foreign workers over Americans.

India’s tech sector is already under strain from a recently imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The HIRE Act, if passed, would further restrict access to U.S. job markets, cut off billions in service export revenue, and put thousands of Indian tech workers at risk.

• Verizon wireless sued T-Mobile over misleading ad claims
• T-Mobile countersued Verizon for deceptive advertising
• Judge Lewis Kaplan issued preliminary injunction in Verizon’s favor
• Verizon had 147 million subscribers as of June 30

https://libn.com/2026/09/15/verizon-wireless-t-mobile-resolve-lawsuits-over-ad-campaigns/

On September 1, 2026, a proposed class action, Powlen v. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC and TIAA Trust, N.A., Case No. 1:26-cv-07494, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint challenges TIAA’s automatic Bank Deposit Sweep Program for certain IRA customers.

The complaint alleges that eligible uninvested cash was automatically swept into FDIC-insured bank deposit accounts while a higher-yielding money market fund option was available through TIAA’s platform. It further alleges that TIAA’s agreements promised that swept deposits would bear a “reasonable rate of interest,” but the rates credited to customers remained materially below short-term market benchmarks and TIAA’s own higher-yielding alternatives.
What Does the Complaint Allege?
According to the complaint, TIAA’s bank sweep rate changed only modestly while short-term interest rates rose substantially. For example, the complaint alleges that by June 2023 the Federal Funds Rate was 5.08% while the TIAA sweep rate was 1.00%. It also alleges that TIAA displayed materially higher rates for certain managed, overflow and money market options while keeping eligible customers in the lower-yield bank sweep program.

The complaint alleges that TIAA and its affiliates benefited economically from swept customer cash and that TIAA’s compensation structure created incentives to use sweep options that generated greater compensation. Customers allegedly received less interest than they would have received if TIAA had paid a reasonable rate or used available higher-yielding options.

https://broadbandbreakfast.com/t-mobile-countersuing-at-t-for-false-ads/

Houston, Sept. 11, 2026 — The U.S. Trustee for Region 7 filed a formal objection Friday to the DISH Wireless Debtors’ application to retain White & Case LLP as restructuring counsel, citing conflicts of interest tied to prepetition insider transactions.

In the filing, the Trustee argued that White & Case “holds and represents interests adverse to the estate,” pointing to disclosures showing the firm drafted and advised on the DWLLC Intercompany Loan now under scrutiny by the Debtors’ Special Committee and challenged by multiple creditor groups.

The US Trustee’s objection includes a proposed order denying retention, signaling a request for immediate court action ahead of a September 14 status conference. The objection comes as the Debtors face heightened scrutiny over governance stability following the departure of two Chief Legal Officers and the appointment of an acting CLO.

Within hours of the filing, the Debtors submitted a series of Ordinary Course Professional declarations and supplemental notices, updating their roster of routine legal and advisory firms.

Judge Christopher Lopez is expected to address the W&C retention objection at Monday’s hearing. A separate hearing on the appointment of a trustee motion is scheduled for September 23 and will be a critical test of whether DISH Wireless can continue as a debtor‑in‑possession.

The studio behind the popular Grand Theft Auto franchise is currently facing legal action. These lawsuits stem from recent layoffs that have impacted employees in both Canada and the United Kingdom. The specific details of the legal claims have not yet been fully disclosed. This situation highlights potential labor disputes within the video game development industry. The company has not yet issued a public statement regarding these legal proceedings.

Canada, United Kingdom

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/gta-vi-studio-faces-legal-action-over-layoffs-in-canada-uk/

FIS continues to move American jobs to Cognizant while reducing its own workforce. Reports indicate that FIS employees have been laid off or transferred to Cognizant. At the same time, FIS executives receive multimillion-dollar compensation, while thousands of employees do the work required to deliver services to customers under binding contracts.
Cognizant is now facing federal scrutiny, including a U.S. Department of Labor suspension of certain employment-based filings. FIS has also faced federal proceedings and multiple lawsuits.

The FIS Board has a responsibility to protect employees, customers and shareholders—not simply executive compensation.

If these decisions have caused legal or financial harm, shareholders and affected employees should demand independent investigation and consider whether legal action against responsible executives and directors is warranted.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that a six-month unpaid layoff did not constitute wrongful dismissal. This decision affirms a prior ruling from a lower court. The court found that a temporary layoff clause within an employment contract was valid. This legal precedent impacts how temporary layoffs are viewed in the province. The worker's challenge to the clause was unsuccessful.

Ontario

https://hrlawcanada.com/2026/09/temporary-layoff-clause-survives-workers-court-challenge-in-ontario/

After some of legal was forcibly merged with compliance, people originally from legal are jumping ship and it has been one of the most satisfying things to watch. Especially knowing the egotistical “head of the table” has to be scratching his head as to why everyone is running away with two middle fingers held high.

The Illinois Department of Labor has initiated an investigation into Essendant following a complaint concerning the state's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. This inquiry will examine whether proper notice was given to employees and if compensation was adequate. The investigation is separate from a federal lawsuit also filed against the company. Essendant is undergoing significant layoffs and facility closures. The department has not yet determined if Essendant violated any laws.

Chicago, Illinois

https://distributionstrategy.com/2026/09/illinois-opens-an-investigation-into-essendant-layoffs/

Remember, once you sign your termination notice Monday and release all claims against Oracle, you are eligible for Unemployment. For some states that benefit is worth $1000/wk or more for 9+ months. Filing and approval generally take 2-3 weeks so get the ball rolling asap.

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/do-not-post-grand-jury-finds-10-million-hope-florida-funds-misappropriated-no-one-charged

A Florida grand jury found $10 million from a Centene settlement was misappropriated and ultimately used for political purposes.
The money moved through Hope Florida and nonprofits to political committees and the Republican Party of Florida.
The grand jury found insufficient evidence to charge anyone and recommended changes to state law.

https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20260907ny41606/did-humana-inc-insiders-breach-their-fiduciary-duties-to-shareholders

Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.

If you currently own Humana stock and are a long-term shareholder, you may be able to seek corporate governance reforms, the return of funds back to the company, a court-approved financial incentive award, or other relief and benefits. Please click here to learn more about your legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.

Lots of good info sharing and advice sharing here as IBM ramps up PIPs and RAs to levels no one thought possible. In 38 states below it might be a very good idea to record all mtgs with your mgmt. to protect yourself and your rights.

In the United States, you can legally record a conversation without telling the other person in 38 states and Washington, D.C., provided that you are an active participant in the conversation. These are known as one-party consent states, meaning only one person (you) needs to consent to the recording.

https://www.rev.com/blog/phone-call-recording-laws-state)

It remains a federal crime to record a conversation that you are not a part of (e.g., leaving a hidden device in a room to eavesdrop on others).

States Where You Can Record Secretly (One-Party Consent)The following states allow you to secretly record conversations you participate in:

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Georgia
Hawaii (Note: Requires all-party consent if the recording device is installed in a private place)
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont (Has no specific state statute, so it defaults to federal one-party rules)
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Like dr-g tests/criminal history check etc.. why aren't H1B/STEM visa holders' background is not being checked IF they had maintained the 'legal status' prior to being a Fiserv employee ??

1. Creating fake pay stubs while on H1B with an 'uncle's garage consulting' company is not Legal. Hiring them even through Infinite is not legally approved since they already violated the H1B visa requirement ( lied to USCIS to have a paid position ).

2. STEM visa has a time limit. Prior long breaks make it invalid for not meeting the requirements and the individual becomes out of legal status.

Why should I agree with a severance package that is below the big tech industry standard of 3 months and few weeks. They never offered me RUS or any bonuses ( only twice of 100 euros) during my 8 years work
Why can't I sue and get more?

https://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/steward/Home-DownloadPDF?id1=NDA2NjU3Mg==&id2=-1

Does anyone feel like this release was written horribly?? Are you signing? Was this legal?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (“L3Harris” or “the Company”) (NYSE: LHX). Investors who purchased L3Harris securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation.

The investigation concerns whether L3Harris has violated federal securities laws.

L3Harris Investigation Details
On August 17, 2026, L3Harris disclosed that Christopher Kubasik has stepped down as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. L3Harris said that it had become aware of certain conduct by Kubasik that was not consistent with the values of the Company as outlined in its Code of Conduct. Following this news, L3Harris’s stock price fell $13.44 per share, or 4.61%, to close at $278.38 on August 17, 2026.

What’s Next for L3Harris Investors?
If you are aware of any facts relating to this investigation or purchased L3Harris securities, you can assist this investigation. You can also contact Peretz Bronstein or his client relations manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC: 917-590-0911

No Cost to L3Harris Investors
We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC For L3Harris Securities Investigation?
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide.

“Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace,” said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

Contact Info
Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or Nathan Miller
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
917-590-0911 | info@bgandg.com

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