SEC Whistleblower Bounty

Can an SEC whistleblower obtain an award from a payment made under a DOJ deferred prosecution agreement or non-prosecution agreement?

Can an SEC whistleblower obtain an award from a payment made under a DOJ deferred prosecution agreement or non-prosecution agreement?

Awards Paid from a Deferred Prosecution Agreement or Non-Prosecution Agreement  In September 2020, the SEC revised…

2 years ago

How to “Perfect” an SEC Whistleblower Tip to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award

How to “Perfect” an SEC Whistleblower Tip to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award The…

3 years ago

Are disclosures or complaints about internal controls protected under the SOX whistleblower law?

Internal Controls Whistleblowing Yes – disclosures about internal controls over financial reporting are protected under…

4 years ago

Are culpable whistleblowers eligible to receive SEC whistleblower awards?

Yes. In many circumstances, culpable whistleblowers are eligible to receive SEC whistleblowers awards (see limitations…

4 years ago

Why hire an SEC whistleblower lawyer?

Why Hire an SEC Whistleblower Lawyer  In contrast to False Claims Act (FCA) qui tam…

5 years ago

How do I report securities fraud to the SEC and get an SEC whistleblower award?

  How to Report Securities Fraud to the SEC To qualify for an award under…

5 years ago

What is the SEC Office of the Whistleblower?

  SEC Office of the Whistleblower In 2011, the SEC Office of the Whistleblower was…

5 years ago

Can I receive an award for reporting financial statement fraud?

Awards for Reporting Financial Statement Fraud Yes. Under the SEC Whistleblower Program, eligible whistleblowers can…

5 years ago

Can the SEC bring enforcement actions against international schemes?

  The SEC's International Reach Against Fraudsters Yes. The antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws…

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What are SEC sanctions and penalties?

SEC Sanctions and Penalties The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) obtains billions of dollars…

5 years ago

What Issues Should I Consider Before Filing an SEC Whistleblower Complaint?

  Issues to Consider Before Filing an SEC Whistleblower Complaint Every client’s potential matter is…

5 years ago

SEC Whistleblower Awards: Can a whistleblower get an award for reporting books and records violations?

Yes, under the SEC’s whistleblower reward program, a disclosure to the SEC about a books…

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