West Virginia (WV) Whistleblower Law CLE Course Catalog

A panel of experts discuss whistleblower actions, whistleblower investigations, and best practices in the event of a whistleblower report. The panel breaks down how companies must prioritize whistleblower protection and compliance with federal securities law to avoid SEC enforcement actions.

Organizations facing corporate crises and must prioritize strong compliance and crisis management plans. This expert panel discuss how to address risks that arise in the event of a crisis, including assessing the severity, establishing clear reporting lines, and controlling communication.

Join us as experts discuss the SEC’s Whistleblower Program and recent whistleblower awards. Panelists give recommendations on handling whistleblower complaints and rules against retaliation. Discussion of UBS, Activision, and Brinks cases.

Whistleblower activity is on the rise, prompting increased scrutiny and enforcement by the SEC, further encouraging individuals to report, leading to record-breaking awards. Experts discuss how companies should take whistleblower concerns seriously, cooperate with the SEC, and avoid retaliation.

In this featured panel from the annual “Securities Enforcement Forum Central” event, SEC Regional Directors from five different offices stress the significance of cooperation, compliance, and enforcement actions to safeguard investors and tackle industry shortcomings. The Directors discuss their roles, discussing the importance of cooperation and recent SEC priorities.

The federal False Claims Act (FCA) was enacted in 1863, and now in this modern era we see it used in a range of industries. Our panel of experts in this session will examine trends in FCA enforcement, fraud cases relating to covid-19 and the economic stimulus, as well as developments with whistleblower protection.