Whistleblower Reward

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…

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Are second-hand whistleblower reports credible, and do they merit investigation?

Study Reveals that Second-Hand Whistleblower Reports Are Credible A recent study found that second-hand whistleblower…

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How Much Can a Whistleblower Get Paid?

Can You Get Money for Whistleblowing? The U.S. government has several whistleblower-reward programs that provide…

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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

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

Largest CFTC Whistleblower Awards Since 2014, the CFTC has issued more than $300 million in…

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What is the Statute of Limitations for SEC Whistleblower Reward Cases?

  Statute of Limitations for SEC Whistleblower Reward Cases The statute of limitations impacting SEC…

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What is a whistleblower?

What is a whistleblower? A whistleblower is a person who exposes wrongdoing, such as fraud,…

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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…

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What is the SEC Office of the Whistleblower?

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

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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…

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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…

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