SEC Whistleblower Program Archives

SEC Whistleblower Tips: What is the SEC Form TCR?

SEC Whistleblower Tips: What is the SEC Form TCR? The SEC Form TCR (“Tip, Complaint, or Referral”) is the form that whistleblowers and their attorneys use to … Continued

Will I get a reward for reporting fraud being committed by my employer?

Whistleblower rewards programs at federal agencies authorize the payment of awards to corporate whistleblowers, including the whistleblower reward programs at the SEC, IRS, CFTC, and … Continued

Can whistleblowers obtain rewards or bounties for reporting fraud to the SEC?

Qualifying for an SEC Whistleblower Award How to Successfully Navigate the Process to Obtain an SEC Whistleblower Award Under the Dodd-Frank SEC Whistleblower Reward Program, a … Continued

Does the SEC protect whistleblowers?

The SEC recently brought its first enforcement action ever to be based solely on retaliation against a whistleblower. On September 29, 2016, the SEC ordered International Game Technology (“IGT”) to pay a $500,000 penalty for terminating the employment of a whistleblower because he reported to senior management and to the SEC that the company’s financial statements might be distorted. See Exchange Act Release No. 78991 (Sept. 29, 2016).

Can Zuckerman Law represent me in my SEC Whistleblower claim if I do not live in the state or country where the law firm has an office?

Our experienced and effective whistleblower lawyers represent SEC whistleblowers both domestically and internationally. There is no citizenship requirement to be eligible for an SEC … Continued

Why should I choose Zuckerman Law to represent me in my SEC whistleblower claim?

DISCLAIMER: Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case and case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result … Continued

SEC Whistleblower Program: Can I submit a tip if the SEC already has an open investigation?

How an SEC Whistleblower Can Significantly Contribute to the Success of an Enforcement Action Even if the SEC already has information about a particular securities … Continued

SEC Whistleblower Program: What are the largest SEC whistleblower awards?

Largest SEC Whistleblower Awards to Date Since 2012, the SEC has issued more than $1.9 billion in SEC whistleblower awards, including multi-million dollar awards … Continued

SEC Whistleblower Program: When is the best time to report fraud or misconduct to the SEC for an award?

Whistleblowers should report fraud or misconduct to the SEC as soon as possible. While some situations require a whistleblower to wait 120 days before … Continued

SEC Whistleblower Program: What type of evidence should I provide to the SEC?

The best way to make your tip useful is to provide specific, timely, and credible information. As noted in an annual report of the … Continued

SEC Whistleblower Program: How long does it take to receive an award?

Timeline to Receive an SEC Whistleblower Award The amount of time it takes to receive an SEC whistleblower award varies significantly from one case … Continued

SEC Whistleblower Program: What happens after I submit a tip to the SEC?

The Office of Market Intelligence (“OMI”) evaluates incoming tips, complaints, or referrals (known as “TCRs”). At least two SEC attorneys evaluate each TCR submitted. Specific, credible, … Continued

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