Whistleblower News From The Inside -- October 3, 2017

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

Olympics bribery inquiry includes Société Générale — “Prosecutors in France are investigating the role that one of the country’s largest banks played in the transfer of $2 million that they believe was a bribe to ensure Rio de Janeiro won the rights to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.” NYT

Government Accountability Project (GAP) issues guide for journalists working with whistleblowers — “With the government’s assault on ‘leaks’ and whistleblowers reaching a fever pitch, there has never been a more critical time to ensure that whistleblowers and the journalists who work with them are equipped with the tools they need to safely and effectively report on waste, fraud and abuse to the public.” GAP

Pushing the limits of whistleblowing laws — “[T]he main need is for a strong ethical culture that encourages people to speak up on any matters of concern in an atmosphere of trust.” Canberra Times