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SEC Issues Awards Totaling $98 Million to Two Whistleblowers

The SEC’s Landmark Whistleblower Awards The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently made headlines by awarding over $98 million to two whistleblowers whose information and cooperation led to significant enforcement actions. These payouts demonstrate whistleblowers’ crucial role in upholding financial markets’ integrity. Whistleblower Information Sparks Major Investigations The SEC’s investigations […]

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SEC Approves New and Updated PCAOB Audit Standards and an Amendment to the PCAOB’s Contributory Liability Rule

SEC Approves PCAOB Proposals for Updated Audit Standards On August 20, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved two proposals from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) that update audit standards. These proposals focus on the general responsibilities of auditors and the use of technology-assisted analysis in conducting […]

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SEC Charges Carl Icahn and Icahn Enterprises L.P. for Failing to Disclose Pledges of Company’s Securities as Collateral for Billions in Personal Loans

SEC Takes Action Against Carl Icahn and Icahn Enterprises L.P. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced significant charges against Carl C. Icahn and his publicly traded company, Icahn Enterprises L.P. (IEP). These charges stem from Icahn’s failure to disclose critical information regarding his use of IEP securities as […]