In November, Professor Richard Moberly presented, "Whistleblowing and Ethics," at the Kutak Rock 2015 Employment Law Seminar.
The presentation examined the legal and ethical implications of whistleblowing. Whistleblowing has become an essential tool for both law enforcement and internal corporate compliance. Dozens of federal and state laws use a variety of methods to encourage insiders, such as employees, to disclose corporate misconduct to someone who can correct it. However, given the wide variety of laws and incentives, this area has become a legal and ethical minefield, with numerous traps for the unwary. Professor Moberly’s presentation focused on whistleblower laws and issues arising in the corporate world, and how corporate attorneys can think about dealing with them.