FAQs Archive

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 Forsythe, a former physical therapist at a National Health skilled … Continued

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 receive an award for reporting financial statement fraud if their … Continued

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 apply extraterritorially: When the wrongful conduct occurred in the United … Continued

What are SEC sanctions and penalties?

SEC Sanctions and Penalties The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) obtains billions of dollars each year in monetary sanctions for violations of the federal securities … Continued

What federal law prohibits age discrimination?

The ADEA prohibits discrimination against a person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment including: Hiring Firing Promotions … Continued

What is the equal pay gap?

Washington DC Law Firm Combatting Pay Discrimination Call discrimination lawyer Eric Bachman today at 202-769-1681 to learn about options to combat gender pay discrimination. He … Continued

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 unique and requires analysis of the specific violation that the … Continued

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 and records violation that leads to a successful enforcement action … Continued

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 a disclosure to the SEC about a company’s falsely inflated … Continued

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 award for providing the SEC with original information about any … Continued

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 receive monetary awards when they voluntarily provide the SEC with … Continued

What is a whistleblower reward?

Whistleblower Rewards for Reporting Wrongdoing A whistleblower reward is a monetary incentive provided by the government to reward a whistleblower’s disclosure of original information … Continued

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