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What Makes a Compelling SEC Whistleblower Tip?

In this article, we discuss the elements of what makes a compelling SEC Whistleblower Tip, such that it is likely to be investigated by the SEC's Enforcement Division resulting in an enforcement action, substantial monetary penalties and ultimately payment of a financial bounty to our whistleblower client.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'Now We're Bleeding': Fidelity Accused of Choosing Profits Over Clients' Interests

Michael Maeker's complaint cites numerous examples of how he was allegedly pressured, and how he resisted upper management's alleged demands that he convince certain wealthy clients to change their position.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

White-Collar Boutique Launches in DC With Former SEC Official, Cranfill Sumner Partners

Former SEC official Christina Zaroulis Milnor will help launch a new boutique in D.C.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Former McKinsey & Co. Partner Sues Firm for Defamation Over 'Scapegoating'

A terminated senior partner alleges the consulting firm misled Congress as part of an ongoing investigation into the company's work with opioid manufacturers.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Internal Investigations and Self-Disclosures in a Time of Enhanced Whistleblower Incentives

In recent years, the DOJ has taken steps to incentivize disclosure of potential wrongdoing by companies and individuals. In light of new incentives for individual whistleblowers and the evolving expectations of enforcement officials, the stakes are high for in-house counsel and compliance officers to quickly assess the potential benefits and risks of making a voluntary self-disclosure.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Beyond Borders: Navigating Global Business Compliance With the FCPA

Companies with any international operations should ensure they have a robust written policy and compliance program focused on anti-bribery and corruption. This is especially true where companies have foreign subsidiaries or engage third parties in foreign countries for sales, consulting and other activities.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

McDermott Grabs 7-Attorney White-Collar Group From Orrick, Plus SDNY Cybercrime Prosecutor

"I am convinced the firm is truly committed to investing in this," new arrival Guy Singer said of the white-collar investigations practice.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Fight or Fess Up? Starbucks, Uber GCs Chime In on How to Respond to Government Probes

"I think that one of the hardest parts of being a general counsel is keeping the team together and making sure everybody understands that you sink or swim together," Starbucks legal chief Brad Lerman said.
8 minute read

The Recorder

California Expands Protections for Whistleblowers

Despite the new test spelled out in the law, courts continued to apply the three-part McDonnell Douglas burden-shifting test to whistleblower retaliation claims. They continued to do this until 2022, when the California Supreme Court finally laid down the law of the land.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

After Record-Breaking Year, Qui Tam Conference Stresses DOJ Efficiency in False Claims Act Matters

The two-day conference featured panels that touched on each stage of the qui tam process, from vetting whistleblowers to calculating damages, and what developments from 2023 are influencing how attorneys are approaching those steps.
3 minute read

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