FAQs

Is Whistleblowing About Upcoding Protected Under the False Claims Act’s Anti-Retaliation Provision?

Is Whistleblowing About Upcoding Protected Under the False Claims Act’s Anti-Retaliation Provision?

  Yes.  For example, in January 2019, Tennessee District Judge Pamela Reeves held that Thomas…

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…

5 years ago

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 federal law prohibits age discrimination?

The ADEA prohibits discrimination against a person because of his/her age with respect to any…

5 years ago

What is the equal pay gap?

Washington DC Law Firm Combatting Pay Discrimination Call discrimination lawyer Eric Bachman today at 202-769-1681…

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…

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