Introduction In Murray v. UBS Securities , the Supreme Court of the United States interpreted the phrase “discriminate against an employee . . . because of,” found in 18 USC § 1514A(a) . This statute is designed to establish protections for employees at publicly traded companies who shine light on their employer’s fraudulent activity. The issue is whether the statute necessitates a whistleblower to establish that the employer acted with animosity or “retaliatory intent.” Through a thorough...