SEC Whistleblower Bounty

If I report my company’s inflated key performance metrics, can I qualify for an SEC whistleblower reward?

If I report my company’s inflated key performance metrics, can I qualify for an SEC whistleblower reward?

SEC Whistleblower Rewards for Reporting Inflated Key Performance Metrics Yes, under the SEC Whistleblower Program…

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Can I report a Ponzi scheme and receive an SEC whistleblower award?

Ponzi Schemes and SEC Whistleblower Awards Under the SEC Whistleblower Program, eligible whistleblowers may receive an…

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Can I report financial fraud and receive an SEC whistleblower award?

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

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What is a whistleblower reward?

  Whistleblower Rewards for Reporting Wrongdoing A whistleblower reward is a monetary incentive provided by…

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What “related actions” qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?

Awards for "Related Actions" under the SEC Whistleblower Program Under the SEC Whistleblower Program, the SEC…

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Are attorney fees paid from an SEC or CFTC whistleblower award taxable?

  Under 26 U.S. Code § 62(a)(21), as amended by the Bipartisan Budget Act of…

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Can an incomplete Section 303 MD&A disclosure give rise to Section 10(b) securities fraud liability?

Yes.  "Item 303 provides a critical backstop to prevent unscrupulous issuers from exploiting the trust…

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How Can a Whistleblower Get an Award from the SEC Whistleblower Program?

  5 Tips to get an SEC Whistleblower Award Tip #1: Quickly Determine Eligibility Analyzing…

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What happens after I apply for an SEC whistleblower award?

Preliminary SEC Whistleblower Award Determination After a whistleblower applies for an SEC whistleblower award (by…

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Are cybersecurity whistleblowers protected against retaliation?

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) will often protect cybersecurity professionals who work directly for…

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How do I choose the best whistleblower attorney?

  Choosing the Best Whistleblower Attorney for Your Whistleblower Reward or Whistleblower Retaliation Claim There…

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Why does the Dodd-Frank Act protect whistleblowers?

  Like Sarbanes-Oxley, DFA was passed in the wake of a financial scandal—the subprime mortgage…

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