SEC Whistleblower Award Archives

How to “Perfect” an SEC Whistleblower Tip to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award

How to “Perfect” an SEC Whistleblower Tip to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award The rules of the SEC Whistleblower Program require whistleblowers to follow … Continued

Are disclosures or complaints about internal controls protected under the SOX whistleblower law?

Internal Controls Whistleblowing Yes – disclosures about internal controls over financial reporting are protected under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) whistleblower retaliation law. 17 C.F.R. § … Continued

How Much Can a Whistleblower Get Paid?

Can You Get Money for Whistleblowing? The U.S. government has several whistleblower-reward programs that provide financial awards to whistleblowers for exposing certain types of wrongdoing. … Continued

Are culpable whistleblowers eligible to receive SEC whistleblower awards?

Yes. In many circumstances, culpable whistleblowers are eligible to receive SEC whistleblowers awards (see limitations below). The final rules of the SEC Whistleblower Program recognize … Continued

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 whistleblower reward cases is, with few exceptions, five years from … Continued

What is a whistleblower?

What is a whistleblower? A whistleblower is a person who exposes wrongdoing, such as fraud, waste, and abuse of authority, corruption, or threats to public … Continued

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 the SEC Whistleblower Program, individuals must report securities fraud or … Continued

What is the SEC Office of the Whistleblower?

SEC Office of the Whistleblower In 2011, the SEC Office of the Whistleblower was created pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer … 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

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 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

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