Whistleblower Reward Archives

Can an SEC whistleblower obtain an award from a payment made under a DOJ deferred prosecution agreement or non-prosecution agreement?

Awards Paid from a Deferred Prosecution Agreement or Non-Prosecution Agreement In September 2020, the SEC revised its whistleblower rules to add a new paragraph (3) to … Continued

Are second-hand whistleblower reports credible, and do they merit investigation?

Study Reveals that Second-Hand Whistleblower Reports Are Credible A recent study found that second-hand whistleblower reports can be credible and merit investigation. The study found … 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

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

Largest CFTC Whistleblower Awards Since 2014, the CFTC has issued more than $300 million in CFTC whistleblower awards. The largest CFTC whistleblower awards to date … 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 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 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