The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced whistleblower awards in connection with three separate enforcement actions totaling over $3.6 million. In the first order, where the whistleblower was represented by Sallah Astarita & Cox, LLC, the SEC awarded a whistleblower over $1.8 million for providing significant information about a fraudulent […]
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Sallah Astarita & Cox $1.8 Million Whistleblower Award
A former South Florida Morgan Stanley Smith Barney broker’s decision to blow the whistle on alleged misconduct has resulted in an almost $1.8 million award from the Securities and Exchange Commission, which said the complaint helped uncover crucial evidence and claw back millions for investors. Represented by James Sallah of […]
SEC Awards More Than $300,000 to Whistleblower with Audit Responsibilities
The SEC announced an award of more than $300,000 to a whistleblower whose high-quality information and continuing assistance significantly contributed to a successful enforcement action. According to the press release, the whistleblower became aware of the potential securities law violations in connection with audit-related responsibilities. Although individuals with audit or […]
SEC Issues Multiple Whistleblower Awards Totaling Nearly $3 Million
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced whistleblower awards to five individuals for information provided in three different enforcement actions for combined payments of nearly $3 million. In the first order, the SEC awarded the… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call Sallah Astarita & Cox at […]
SEC Awards Over $6 Million to Joint Whistleblowers
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of over $6 million to joint whistleblowers whose information and assistance led to the successful enforcement of SEC and related actions. The whistleblowers’ substantial assistance,… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call Sallah Astarita & Cox at […]
Whistleblower Award for New Analysis, Not New Information
Whistleblower awards are typically given to individuals who provide new information or leads to the SEC which results in significant sanctions. In November, the SEC has announced an award of over $1.1 million to a whistleblower who did not provide new information for an investigation, but rather provided independent analysis […]
SEC Awards More Than $3.6 Million and $750,000 in Separate Whistleblower Awards
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced two separate whistleblower awards for total payments of over $4.3 million. In the first order, the Commission awarded a whistleblower over $3.6 million for providing important information that… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call Sallah Astarita & Cox […]
SEC Awards Over $28 Million to Whistleblower
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of over $28 million to a whistleblower who provided significant information that aided the SEC in bringing a successful enforcement action. The whistleblower internally reported… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call Sallah Astarita & Cox at […]
SEC Awards Over $10 Million to Whistleblower
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of over $10 million to a whistleblower whose information prompted the opening of an investigation and provided substantial, ongoing assistance to SEC staff throughout the investigation.… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call Sallah Astarita & Cox […]
SEC Issues Record $114 Million Whistleblower Award
he Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of over $114 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance led to the successful enforcement of SEC and related actions. The $114 million award consists of an approximately $52 million award in connection with the SEC case and an approximately […]