Price of Business, a leader in business radio and one of the longest-running business shows in the U.S. from Kevin Price, interviewed whistleblower attorney Matthew Stock about the SEC Whistleblower Program, CFTC Whistleblower Program, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Whistleblower Program. In the podcast titled How Whistleblowers Can Report Wrongdoing and Earn Monetary Awards, Stock discussed:
- The success of whistleblower rewards in combatting fraud and protecting investors;
- Common characteristics of successful whistleblowers;
- Tips for whistleblower to qualify for an award;
- How whistleblowers can submit tips anonymously if represented by an attorney;
- The largest whistleblower awards issued to date;
- How the best law firms advocate for whistleblowers; and
- The strategies that he has employed to enable his clients to successfully navigate the whistleblower reward process.
After the podcast, Kevin Price tweeted:
I had a fascinating conversation with @Matthew_stock about #whistleblower cases. I don’t think most realize the financial dynamics of this. I love my #EXCLUSIVE series on the nationally syndicated PriceofBusiness.com show. Get more news at #pobinsider!
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We understand the many challenges that the SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN face in investigating our clients’ disclosures and take measures to increase the likelihood that the government will be able to effectively pursue the disclosures we provide on behalf of our clients. U.S. News and Best Lawyers® named Zuckerman Law a Tier 1 firm in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
For more information about the SEC Whistleblower Program, download the eBook: Tips from SEC Whistleblower Attorneys to Maximize an SEC Whistleblower Award. Also, click here to hear SEC whistleblower lawyer Matthew Stock’s tips for SEC whistleblowers.
SEC Whistleblower Attorneys’ Tips to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award
The following FAQ provides an overview of the SEC whistleblower program:
- What is the SEC Whistleblower Program?
- What are the largest SEC whistleblower awards?
- Can I submit an anonymous tip to the SEC Whistleblower Office?
- Does blowing the whistle anonymously impact my SEC whistleblower claim?
- How do the best SEC whistleblower law firms advocate for whistleblowers?
- What violations qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?
- What is the SEC Office of the Whistleblower?
- Can the SEC bring enforcement actions against international schemes?
- Can I use confidential company documents to expose fraud?
- How do I submit a tip to the SEC Whistleblower Office?
- Why should I choose the Zuckerman Law to represent me in my SEC whistleblower claim?
- When is the best time to report the fraud or misconduct to the SEC?
- Who is an “eligible” SEC whistleblower?
- Can compliance personnel, auditors, officers or directors qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?
- Are culpable whistleblowers eligible to receive SEC whistleblower awards?
- Can I submit an SEC Whistleblower claim if the SEC already has an open investigation into the matter?
- What is “original information”?
- How might my information “lead to” a successful SEC enforcement action?
- What related actions qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?
- Can I submit a claim if I had involvement in the fraud or misconduct?
- Do I have to report a securities law violation to my company before reporting the violation to the SEC?
- Can I submit a tip if I agreed to a confidentiality provision in an employment/severance agreement?
- What factors does the SEC consider when determining the amount of the award?
- What employment protections are available for SEC whistleblowers?
- What type of evidence should I provide to the SEC?
- Can I disclose secret recordings to the SEC?
- What happens after I submit a tip to the SEC?
- How long does it take to receive an SEC whistleblower award?
- What happens after I apply for an SEC whistleblower award?
