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We’re Bringing National Whistleblower Day to Capitol Hill! 

Join us for our 10th Anniversary Event on July 27th

Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | May 30, 2023

I’m so grateful to be recognized, again, by the National Whistleblower Center! I remain committed to advocating for whistleblowers and spreading public awareness about the adversity we face. 

On behalf of Motion to Quash LLC, I would like to extend a warm invitation to you for this year’s 10th Anniversary National Whistleblower Day event July 27th on Capitol Hill.

The success of our past NWD events was dependent upon the support of people like you. We hope you will join us again this year for our celebration, which will include a live panel of whistleblowers, a speech from whistleblower supporter Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and a discussion from National Whistleblower Center founder Stephen Kohn. 

This live, in-person event on July 27th will honor the contributions of whistleblowers to our nation, and the storied history of whistleblowing in the U.S.

Hope to see you there! We can’t celebrate without you! Seats to this event are limited, so please R.S.V.P. HERE
The National Whistleblower Day campaign aims to make National Whistleblower Day permanent by urging President Biden to sign an Executive Order mandating that all federal agencies recognize July 30th as National Whistleblower Day. For more information and ways you can support the campaign, please visit: 
NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER DAY 
National Whistleblower Day 2023 on Capitol Hill 
Why We Celebrate National Whistleblower Day
The history of National Whistleblower Day dates back to the founding days of our nation. On July 30th 1778, The U.S. Continental Congress passed America’s first whistleblower law during the height of the American Revolution. To honor this history and the foundational nature of of whistleblowing in America, we celebrate National Whistleblower Day every year on July 30th.

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) signed the first National Whistleblower Day 10 years ago.Since then, NWC has supported an incredible group of whistleblowers and their bi-partisan allies in Congress to continue the NWD tradition. 

In recognition of the sacrifices of whistleblowers, and in honor of the crucial contributions that whistleblowers have made to our democracy, Motion to Quash LLC stands with NWC wholeheartedly alongside the whistleblowers. We’re calling on both chambers of Congress and President Biden to permanently designate July 30 as National Whistleblower Day in the U.S. This is the single most important action the Federal Government can take to acknowledge the importance of whistleblowing and combating the culture of retaliation against whistleblowers. To learn more about these critical efforts to make National Whistleblower Day permanent, visit:
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Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of Motion to Quash. She can be reached at tracie@motiontoquash.org. Motion to Quash LLC promotes legislation that supports the American Anti-Corruption Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC 2019 Click here to donate.

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U.S. Advocates and Whistleblower Recognition

Saturday, July 30

RSVP for This Day

Dear Readers,

We’re excited to share the NWC schedule for the third and final day of National Whistleblower Day 2022!

2 PM EST
The Story of National Whistleblower Day

Speakers: Stephen Kohn, Jane Turner
Tune in for our annual tradition of telling the story of our nation’s brave first whistleblowers and the important actions taken by the Continental Congress to safeguard the integrity of democracy in the United States.

2:30 PM EST
Life After Whistleblowing

Speakers: Jane Tuner, Fred Whitehurst, Jackie Garrick, Sara Thompson, Sherron Watkins
Influential U.S. whistleblowers will join Jane Turner in an in depth discussion about the impacts whistleblowing has had on their lives and families, how they have moved forward after facing retaliation, and what comes next.

3:30 PM EST
Building on Their Legacy

Speakers: Matthew Beddingfield, David Liberman, Kayla Svihovec

Early Career Whistleblower Attorneys join together to discuss their role in whistleblower rights and protections and best practices learned from mentors who, together with industry changing whistleblowers, helped create the whistleblower laws we use today. Moderated by Matthew Beddingfield of ZMF.

4:30 PM EST
Reading of Whistleblower Names

Speakers: Stephen Kohn, Siri Nelson, Jane Turner
Over 100 whistleblowers have registered to be recognized this year. We will read their names to commemorate and celebrate their whistleblowing.

5 PM EST
Keynote

Speaker: Dr. Allison Gill
Federal Whistleblower Dr. Allison Gill tells the story of her whistleblowing, and what came next.

Hope you can attend. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Tracie Burke, President

Motion to Quash LLC

Below are the whistleblowers who’ve submitted their name to be recognized on National Whistleblower Day 2022. These names will be read aloud throughout the ceremony.

Agnes Mina
Al Atlansky
Aleksey Anisimov
Amy Joy
Andrae Crayton
Andrew Scollick
Anthony Barberan
Austin Handle
Avshalom Tevel
Babak Babakinejad
Barry Angeline
Belinda Calvin
Boisson Alexandre
Brian Bolden
Bruce Gabbard
Carrie Devorah
Christopher Hood
Cindy Dennis-Schappe
Constance Andresen
Dale Klein
Daniel Richardson
Daribor Maroevic
Darlene Ewing
Darren Mitton
Dave Dambrosio
David Conklin
David P. Weber
David Skrypichayko
Deliris Montanez
Diane Signorile
Dr. Jason Piccolo
Dr. May Edwards
Dr. Toni Savage
Endashaw Mogessie Tiruneh
Francine Marie Arthur
Gary Moody
George Duggan
Georgina Halford-Hall

Gerald Bini
Greg Kopatch
Heidi Weber
Helen Edwards
Ibrahim Hussain
Baqir Hussain
Jacqueline Garrick
James Murtagh
James English
James Moss
Jane Turner
Jason Piccolo
Javier Esqueda
Jennifer Sanchez
Jill Maratea
John Christmas
Joseph Carson
Julie Dicks
Kathy Callahan
Katie Lenza
Kayla Walker
Keith Dougherty
Keith Garber
Kelly Miller
Kenneth Leonard
Kevin Stanton
Kimberly Young-Mclear
Laser Haas
Lawrence Miruka
Martin Edwinandersen
Matthew Jernigan
Matthew Tuinstra
Mauro Botta
Michael Kirwan
Michael Larsen
Michael Pulse
Mike T. Muna
Nadia Sindi

Philip Rudy
Raulito Balingit
Rebekah Jones
Rebekah Jones
Robert Kobus
Robert Maclean
Robin Weiss
Ron Fisher
Roselyn Tolliver
Ryan Sweazey
Sara Thompson
Sam Gundersen
Sherri Marquis
Sonya McNeal
Spencer Murray
Stephanie Van De Motter
Steve Spangle
Susan Carlson
Teresa Tumblin
Terry Williams
Thomas Peterson
Tony Rigg
Tracie Burke
Trevor Kitchen
Veronica James
Veronica Lack
Vina Colley
Vitus Ejiogu Chibueze

Recognized by the National Whistleblower Center, Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of Motion to Quash. She can be reached at tracie@motiontoquash.org. Motion to Quash LLC promotes legislation that supports the American Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC 2019 Click here to donate. The National Whistleblower Center’s (NWC) mission is to support whistleblowers in their efforts to expose and help prosecute corruption and other wrongdoing around the world.

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Whistleblower Day 2-International

Dear Readers,

Today, Motion to Quash LLC is joining the National Whistleblower Center in welcoming French Assembly Member Ugo Bernalicis as we celebrate National Whistleblower Day! Register Here for Whistlebower Day 2-International. Free to Attend!

Hear Mr. Bernalicis’ remarks, today, Friday, July 29, at 2 PM EST.  RSVP here!

Ugo Bernalicis was elected to the French National Assembly in 2017 and represents La France Insoumise. As a member of the National Assembly, Bernalicis is committed to bettering France’s whistleblower laws. He has proposed numerous improvements which he continues to advocate for. Although it is believed that the EU Directive was modeled on French whistleblower laws, there is still room to improve. In his remarks, Mr. Bernalicis will discuss needed improvements to French whistleblower law and his general support for whistleblowers.

Here is the schedule for today:

International Whistleblowers and Whistleblower Advocates

2 PM EST

Opening Remarks

Speaker: Ugo Bernalicis

Ugo Bernalicis to give opening remarks on Day 2 of the National Whistleblower Day event.

2:30 PM EST

Understanding Whistleblower Rewards

Speakers: Aiyesha Dey, Jonas Heese, Stephen Kohn

Harvard Business School professors discuss their groundbreaking work on understanding what motivates whistleblowers and the impact of reward laws on whistleblower decision making with author and whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.

3:30 PM EST

International Whistleblower Experiences Panel

Speakers: Johannes Stefansson, Yasmine Motarjemi, Ari Danikas

Whistleblowers from around the world will chat with whistleblower Johannes Stefansson, who is from Iceland and blew the whistle in Namibia. The conversation will cover little know nuances of their experiences as whistleblowers outside of the United States.

5 PM EST

Fireside Chat with Alfred Brownell

Speakers: Alfred Brownell, Siri Nelson

Join Siri Nelson and Alfred Brownell for an interactive discussion about environmental whistleblowers and environmental defenders around the world. Alfred Brownell is a professor at Yale and an environmental whistleblower and defender.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Tracie Burke, President

Motion to Quash LLC

Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of Motion to Quash. She can be reached at tracie@motiontoquash.org. Motion to Quash LLC promotes legislation that supports the American Anti-Corruption Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC 2019 Click here to donate.

NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER DAY

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Dear Readers,

I’m honored to be recognized by the NWC for a third year for disclosing public corruption, fraud, and misuse of public funds in Louisiana.

On July 30th, the United States will celebrate National Whistleblower Day, the 244th anniversary of the country’s first whistleblower law. This year NWC will celebrate with three days of live events. Each July 30th, the National Whistleblower Center holds an annual event where the varied accomplishments and impacts of notable whistleblowers in our nation’s history are celebrated. Speakers, participants, and the whistleblowers celebrated come from across the political spectrum, joining together to recognize the importance of protecting whistleblowers. Past speakers include Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Senator Chuck Grassley, and Senator Tammy Duckworth.Last year, more than 10,000 people tuned in to watch the National Whistleblower Center’s Whistleblower Day event, with dozens of different advocates, policymakers, and whistleblowers speaking on the full range of pressing whistleblower issues. It is a forum to discuss the substantial impact of whistleblower information on exposing corporate fraud, the misuse of public funds, wildlife destruction, the shirking of safety regulations, and any other behavior that harms the public. This year our program will span from July 28 through 30th as follows: Day 1: Legislators, Regulators, and Government Officials; Day 2: International Whistleblowers and International Whistleblower Advocates; and Day 3: Recognizing Whistleblowers and U.S. Whistleblower Advocates. Our program is in the works, and the best way to stay updated about latest developments is to RSVP! NWC is committed to advocating for whistleblowers and spreading public awareness about the adversity whistleblowers face—to continue with this mission, we need your support. Thank you for reading, and please look out for this year’s National Whistleblower Day event, hosted by NWC. RSVP for National Whistleblower Day here.
SAVE THE DATE

Last year, more than 10,000 people tuned in to watch the National Whistleblower Center’s Whistleblower Day event, with dozens of different advocates, policymakers, and whistleblowers speaking on the full range of pressing whistleblower issues. This annual event is a forum to discuss the substantial impact of whistleblower information on exposing corporate fraud, the misuse of public funds, wildlife destruction, the shirking of safety regulations, and any other behavior that harms the public.

We are just days from National Whistleblower Day, and your support is needed. Our National Whistleblower Day fundraising goal is $5,000 and you can donate today to help keep momentum going. Every donation helps move us toward our $5,000 goal, and sharing this message with friend will help us along the way. Please donate and share today!

HELP US RAISE $5,000 TODAY https://default.salsalabs.org/…/71b13661-212b-45bb-9056…

Sincerely,

Tracie Burke, President

Motion to Quash LLC

Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of Motion to Quash. She can be reached at tracie@motiontoquash.org. Motion to Quash LLC promotes legislation that supports the American Anti-Corruption Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC 2019 Click here to donate.

New Tools for Legal Developers and Organizations

Free Law Project has been working on some big upgrades to its systems and when they build tools, they share them with the community. They have three big new tools for legal developers and organizations:

Database of Courts

 Ever wish there was a list of hundreds of courts with identifiers and aliases for all of them? Their new “Court DB” has over 17,000 lines of code describing over 700 courts. Learn More: https://free.law/2020/03/10/announcing-a-new-open-database-of-court-information-ids-and-parsers/

Pictures of Judges

They now have more than 1,000 portraits of judges ready for you to put in your projects. Learn More: https://free.law/2020/01/16/weve-added-nearly-1000-images-to-our-open-collection-of-judge-portraits/

PACER APIs

Don’t make another scraper for PACER. They now have a growing collection of APIs for that. Learn More: https://free.law/2019/11/05/announcing-our-new-pacer-fetch-apis/

Until today, if you wanted to add something to the RECAP Archive on CourtListener, you had only one option: Use the RECAP Extensions to purchase the item from PACER, and let the extensions do the upload on your behalf.

Starting today, they have a new free API released in Beta that anybody can use to get dockets and PDFs from PACER and add them to our website, APIs, and replication systems.

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https://free.law/2019/11/05/announcing-our-new-pacer-fetch-apis/

Tracie Burke is Louisiana Author of Motion to Quash. Her work focuses on providing education, information, and justice for women survivors of domestic violence in Louisiana. She can be reached at tracie@motiontoquash.org

Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted properrty of Motion to Quash LLC 2019. Click here to donate.