Record-Breaking SEC Whistleblower Awards Signal the Need for Robust Anti-Retaliation Policies
By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21
Introduction - Last year saw a significant increase in whistleblower reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC reportedly received 35% more tips, complaints, and referrals for investigation between mid-March and early May 2020 than during the same period in 2019. This uptick will undoubtedly lead to increased SEC enforcement actions and penalties, giving SEC-regulated companies cause for concern. The last year has also seen record payouts to whistleblowers. Given this...
By: Carlton Fields