If you’ve ever wondered whether your civilian employer is treating you fairly regarding your military commitments, you are not alone. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law designed to protect your employment rights when you serve or are called to serve in the military. However, many service members face…
As a U.S. Army veteran and a former reservist, military service is important to me and to our country. If you’ve served in the military, you have undoubtedly made significant sacrifices for the country. But did you know that your civilian employer is legally obligated to protect your civilian job and treat you fairly upon…
Contractors working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) must adhere to stringent cybersecurity requirements to protect national security and sensitive information. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in bringing violations of these requirements to light, exposing fraudulent practices that could otherwise go undetected. With this important role, who is best positioned to detect these cybersecurity…
In the digital age, contractors working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) must comply with stringent cybersecurity standards under regulations like DFARS and the CMMC to protect the government’s sensitive information. Yet, despite these requirements, and the rise of cyber threats, some contractors may fall short of their obligations, either through negligence or willful…
By: Naomi Adkins and Tony Mastando Pandemic Relief Efforts and Fraud As the world faced the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government swiftly enacted financial aid programs to stabilize the economy. These programs, crucial to safeguarding businesses and individuals, unfortunately also opened doors for fraudsters. Recognizing this, the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
In today’s world, personal safety is of paramount importance for women, regardless of age or background. The significance of being aware of your surroundings and possessing the knowledge to protect yourself in unfortunate situations cannot be overstated. With this in mind, self-defense instructors Sensei Kevin Swanner and Blackbelt Tony Mastando hosted a Women’s Self-Defense Awareness…
Under that act the whistleblowers can receive up to 30 percent of the tripled damages, with the rest going to the government. Tony Mastando, attorney originally represented the whistleblowers. aw360 (September 28, 2021, 4:44 PM EDT) — Efforts to sell a helicopter company long seen as a high-value holding of distressed debt investor Lynn Tilton’s…
“You can’t cheat to get a job and then perform. They want you to believe fraud pays.” By Lee Roop | lroop@al.com A Huntsville federal court jury verdict Friday could result in a defense contractor having to pay more than $100 million to whistleblowers and the federal government after jurors found the company fraudulently induced the…
Lots of Huntsville runners with young children both race and train while pushing jogging strollers. It’s a great way for active parents and children to enjoy the outdoors together while getting in the miles. Alarmingly, one stroller manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, Inc. (BOB Gear), is facing a federal lawsuit and complaints to the Consumer Product…
“Cyclists are entitled to a minimum of three feet when a car passes them under Alabama law. A car has to pass safely.” Original article from WHNT Posted 6:05 pm, September 3, 2018, by Aaron Cantrell HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – When the weather is perfect, and you`re wanting to burn a few calories: why not try…