SEC whistleblower bounty Archives

Navigating the Maze of Corporate Whistleblower Protections

Factors to Consider to Maximize the Whistleblower’s Recovery Whistleblowers who disclose fraud to their employers or government agencies often suffer retaliation. Whistleblower retaliation takes a … Continued

SEC and CFTC Whistleblower Programs Reveal Continued Success Combatting Fraud and Protecting Investors

The SEC and CFTC whistleblower reward programs recently reported their FY 2022 results to Congress and both programs continue to provide great returns for taxpayers … Continued

SEC Whistleblower Program Report Reveals Continued Success Protecting Investors and Combatting Fraud

The SEC Whistleblower Program’s report for FY 2022 reveals continued success in attracting whistleblower disclosures that significantly enhance the SEC’s ability to combat fraud and … Continued

SEC Whistleblower Attorneys Interviewed on Oh My Fraud Podcast About SEC Whistleblower Rewards

Oh My Fraud, an irreverent podcast from CPA/comedian Greg Kyte and blogger/former CPA Caleb Newquist, interviewed SEC whistleblower lawyers Matt Stock, CPA and Jason Zuckerman about the … Continued

Biden Administration’s Anti-Corruption Strategy Enlists Whistleblowers to Combat Corruption

On December 6, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration released the first-ever United States Strategy on Countering Corruption (Anti-Corruption Strategy). The Anti-Corruption Strategy outlines a whole-of-government approach … Continued

SEC Whistleblower Program Attracts Record Number of Tips and Pays Record Awards in FY 2021

The SEC Whistleblower Program’s 2021 annual report reveals that the program is achieving significant success in attracting high-quality tips, strengthening the SEC’s enforcement of federal … Continued

SEC Awards $40M to Two Whistleblowers: Lessons for Prospective SEC Whistleblowers

On October 15, 2021, the SEC announced that it awarded $40M to two whistleblowers. According to the order, both whistleblowers provided original information to … Continued

How to Report Spoofing and Earn an SEC Whistleblower Award

Spoofing and Market Manipulation Spoofing is a form of market manipulation where traders artificially inflate the supply and demand of an asset to increase profits. … Continued

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SEC Whistleblower Lawyer Will Speak at Seminar Examining New SEC Whistleblower Program Developments and the Scope of Corporate Whistleblower Protection Post-Digital Realty

SEC whistleblower lawyer Jason Zuckerman will speak at a Lawline CLE titled Examining New SEC Whistleblower Program Developments and the Scope of Corporate Whistleblower Protection … Continued

SEC Enforcement Report Underscores the Role of Whistleblowers in Detecting Wrongdoing and Protecting Investors

Today the SEC Division of Enforcement issued its annual report for FY 2020. Although the number of cases that the SEC filed declined as compared … Continued

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Whistleblower Rules that Will Strengthen Some Aspects of the Program But Also Reduce Large Awards and Limit Protection Against Retaliation

By a vote of 3-2, the SEC adopted amendments to the rules governing the SEC Whistleblower Program. Now about a decade old, the program has … Continued

SEC Awards $3.8 Million to Whistleblower for Assistance in Halting a Fraudulent Scheme

Award for Contributing Original Information to Ongoing Investigation Today the SEC awarded $3.8 million to a whistleblower that provided new information during the course of an … Continued