SEC Whistleblower Lawyers

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

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

What is a whistleblower reward?

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

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

7 years ago

Does SOX authorize an award of punitive damages?

Does SOX authorize an award of punitive damages? The SOX whistleblower protection law does not…

7 years ago

Does SOX prohibit post-termination retaliation?

The ARB and some district judges have held that SOX prohibits post-employment retaliation. For example,…

7 years ago

Does SOX prohibit employers from “outing” confidential whistleblowers?

Disclosing a whistleblower’s identity may constitute an adverse employment action. The U.S. Court of Appeals…

7 years ago