SEC Whistleblower Award Archives - Page 3 of 4 - Zuckerman Law

Image of Will I get a reward for reporting fraud being committed by my employer?

Will I get a reward for reporting fraud being committed by my employer?

Whistleblower rewards programs at federal agencies authorize the payment of awards to corporate whistleblowers, including the whistleblower reward programs at the SEC, IRS, CFTC, and … Continued

Image of Does concealment of potential liability violate federal securities laws?

Does concealment of potential liability violate federal securities laws?

Regulation S-K Item 103 requires the corporation to briefly describe material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to … Continued

Image of Can Zuckerman Law represent me in my SEC Whistleblower claim if I do not live in the state or country where the law firm has an office?

Can Zuckerman Law represent me in my SEC Whistleblower claim if I do not live in the state or country where the law firm has an office?

Our experienced and effective whistleblower lawyers represent SEC whistleblowers both domestically and internationally. There is no citizenship requirement to be eligible for an SEC … Continued

Image of Why should I choose Zuckerman Law to represent me in my SEC whistleblower claim?

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

DISCLAIMER: Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case and case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result … Continued

Image of SEC Whistleblower Program: Can I submit a tip if the SEC already has an open investigation?

SEC Whistleblower Program: Can I submit a tip if the SEC already has an open investigation?

How an SEC Whistleblower Can Significantly Contribute to the Success of an Enforcement Action Even if the SEC already has information about a particular securities … Continued

Image of SEC Whistleblower Program: What are the largest SEC whistleblower awards?

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

Largest SEC Whistleblower Awards to Date Since 2012, the SEC has issued more than $2 billion in SEC whistleblower awards, including multi-million dollar awards … Continued

Image of SEC Whistleblower Program: When is the best time to report fraud or misconduct to the SEC for an award?

SEC Whistleblower Program: When is the best time to report fraud or misconduct to the SEC for an award?

Whistleblowers should report fraud or misconduct to the SEC as soon as possible. While some situations require a whistleblower to wait 120 days before … Continued

Image of SEC Whistleblower Program: What type of evidence should I provide to the SEC?

SEC Whistleblower Program: What type of evidence should I provide to the SEC?

The best way to make your tip useful is to provide specific, timely, and credible information. As noted in an annual report of the … Continued

Image of SEC Whistleblower Program: How long does it take to receive an award?

SEC Whistleblower Program: How long does it take to receive an award?

Timeline to Receive an SEC Whistleblower Award The amount of time it takes to receive an SEC whistleblower award varies significantly from one case … Continued

Image of SEC Whistleblower Program: What happens after I submit a tip to the SEC?

SEC Whistleblower Program: What happens after I submit a tip to the SEC?

The Office of Market Intelligence (“OMI”) evaluates incoming tips, complaints, or referrals (known as “TCRs”). At least two SEC attorneys evaluate each TCR submitted. Specific, credible, … Continued

Image of SEC Whistleblower Program: What violations qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?

SEC Whistleblower Program: What violations qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?

Whistleblowing About Violations of the Federal Securities Laws Any violation of the federal securities laws qualifies for an SEC whistleblower award. The SEC has … Continued

Image of What monetary awards are available to whistleblowers under the SEC Whistleblower Program?

What monetary awards are available to whistleblowers under the SEC Whistleblower Program?

SEC Whistleblower Program Under the SEC Whistleblower Program, eligible whistleblowers are entitled to an award of between 10% and 30% of the monetary sanctions collected … Continued