SEC Whistleblower Awards FAQs

By Jason Zuckerman and Matthew Stock
Last updated: June 5th, 2017

 

If you have information that you would like to report to the SEC Whistleblower Office, contact the experienced SEC whistleblower attorneys at Zuckerman Law for a free, confidential consultation about your case by calling 202-262-8959.

Overview of the SEC Whistleblower Program

• What is the SEC Whistleblower Program?

• Can I submit an anonymous tip to the SEC Whistleblower Office?

• What employment protections are available for SEC whistleblowers?

• What violations qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?

• What types of accounting fraud qualify for an award under the SEC Whistleblower Program?

 

Whistleblowers Eligible for an Award

• Who is an “eligible” SEC whistleblower?

• Can I submit a claim if I had involvement in the fraud or misconduct?

• Can I submit an SEC Whistleblower claim if the SEC already has an open investigation into the matter?

• Can I submit a tip if I agreed to a confidentiality provision in an employment/severance agreement?

• Can compliance personnel, auditors, officers or directors qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?

 

Reporting to the SEC and Maximizing Award Percentage

• When is the best time to report the fraud or misconduct to the SEC?

• Do I have to report a securities law violations to my company before reporting the violation to the SEC?

• What is “original information”?

• How might my information “lead to” a successful SEC enforcement action?

• How do I submit a tip to the SEC?

• What type of evidence should I provide to the SEC?

• What factors does the SEC consider when determining the amount of the award?

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

 

After Reporting to the SEC

• What happens after I submit a tip to the SEC?

• How long does it take to receive an SEC whistleblower award?

 

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