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Thomas A. Sporkin quoted in Law360 article, “SEC's whistleblower program hits its stride in 2018”
Thomas A. Sporkin was quoted on November 19, 2018 in Law360 article, “SEC's whistleblower program hits its stride in 2018,” which discussed the SEC whistleblower program’s success and the proposed amendments. The article stated, “Since the program began, whistleblowers have helped the SEC secure...
In The News9th Circuit hears oral arguments on overturning FCPA whistleblower retaliation award
On November 14, 2018, a three judge panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit heard oral arguments for a life science research and diagnostics company hoping to overturn a February 2017 jury verdict ordering the company to pay its former General Counsel and Secretary $11...
In The NewsDOJ settles FCA allegations with mortgage lender for $13.2 million
On October 19, the DOJ announced a $13.2 million settlement with a mortgage lender resolving allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by falsely certifying compliance with the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance requirements in violation of the False...
In The NewsDOJ reportedly investigating professional baseball organization for potential FCPA violations
Based on media reports, DOJ’s Fraud Section is reportedly investigating some part of a professional baseball organization for possible FCPA violations related to recruitment of international players, particularly related to immigration issues for players from Latin America. Reports indicate that...
In The NewsSEC awards almost $4 million to whistleblower living overseas
On September 24, the SEC announced a whistleblower award of almost $4 million to an individual residing in a foreign country. The SEC determined the individual voluntarily provided critical information and continued assistance, which helped the agency bring a successful enforcement action. The SEC...
In The NewsSEC announces second-largest whistleblower award; waives “voluntary” requirement for one claimant
On September 6, the SEC announced a whistleblower award totaling more than $54 million— $39 million to one (the second-largest award given under the SEC’s whistleblower program) and $15 million to another—for critical information and continued assistance, which helped the agency bring an...
In The NewsSEC awards whistleblower $1.5 million after reducing amount for reporting delay
On September 14, the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) announced a whistleblower award likely to yield the whistleblower more than $1.5 million for volunteering information that led to a successful enforcement action. In its order , the Commission notes that it “severely reduced the...
In The NewsCFTC announces multiple whistleblower awards totaling $45 million
On August 2, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced multiple whistleblower awards, totaling $45 million, to individuals who volunteered information that led to successful enforcement actions. Earlier in July, the CFTC also announced its largest award, of approximately $30 million...
In The NewsCFTC announces $30 million whistleblower award
On July 12, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced an approximately $30 million award to a whistleblower who volunteered information that led to an enforcement action. This is the fifth and largest award—previously the highest was around $10 million— given by the CFTC’s...
In The NewsSEC requests comments on proposed amendments to whistleblower program
On June 28, the SEC voted to propose for public comment several rule amendments that seek to clarify certain existing rules and make technical amendments to its whistleblower program under Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act. Among other things, the proposed changes would (i) allow awards...
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