February 8. 2024 – The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling holding that whistleblowers do not need to prove that their employer acted with “retaliatory intent” to be protected under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The decision in the case, Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC, has immense implications for several […]
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SEC Awards More Than $28 Million to Seven Whistleblowers
Understanding the Whistleblowers The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently made headlines by awarding over $28 million to seven individuals whose crucial information and assistance played pivotal roles in the successful enforcement action taken by the SEC. In this article, we will delve into the details of these whistleblowers’ […]
SEC Charges D. E. Shaw with Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against New York-based registered investment adviser D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. for raising impediments to whistleblowing by requiring employees to sign agreements prohibiting the… SEC Press Release
SEC Charges D. E. Shaw with Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against New York-based registered investment adviser D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. for raising impediments to whistleblowing by requiring employees to sign agreements prohibiting the… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at […]
SEC Charges CBRE, Inc. with Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against CBRE, Inc. (CBRE), a Dallas-based commercial real estate services and investment firm and subsidiary of publicly traded CBRE Group, Inc., for using an employee release that… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities […]
Monolith Resources Settles SEC Charges Violating Whistleblower Protection Rules
Sept. 8, 2023 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced settled charges against Monolith Resources LLC, a privately held energy and technology company headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The charges stem from Monolith’s use of employee separation agreements that violated the SEC’s whistleblower protection rules. Protection of Whistleblowers is […]
Record-Breaking SEC Whistleblower Awards: $104 Million Rewarded to Seven Individuals
Introduction In a groundbreaking development, the SEC has made history by awarding over $104 million to seven whistleblowers. This announcement, which took place on August 4, 2023, marks the fourth largest award ever granted under the SEC’s whistleblower program. These individuals played a pivotal role in facilitating a successful SEC […]
Inside the SEC Whistleblower Office
An insightful look into the workings of the SEC Whistleblower Program. Is it any surprise that Whistleblowers who are represented by securities attorneys might do better presenting tips than those who are represented by non-securities attorneys? A Look Inside the SEC Whistleblower Program Within the SEC, there exists a program […]
SEC Awards Whistleblower More Than $18 Million
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $18 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance led to a successful SEC enforcement action. After initially reporting misconduct internally, the whistleblower… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers […]
SEC Awards Whistleblower More Than $18 Million
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $18 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance led to a successful SEC enforcement action. After initially reporting misconduct internally, the whistleblower… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers […]