Tag: whistleblowers

The SEC’s interpretation of the Dodd-Frank whistleblower provisions prevailed in a recent Second Circuit decision, creating a circuit split that could be heading for the Supreme Court. Specifically, the Circuit Court deferred to the SEC’s interpretation of the provisions under …

The SEC, Second Circuit, and Whistleblowers: Searching For Ambiguity Read More »

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The SEC brought its first enforcement action centered on corporate restrictions which could impact employee whistleblowers, deterring them from reporting to the agency. Specifically, the Commission alleged that a policy at KBR, Inc. which precluded the disclosure of information by …

The SEC’s New Whistleblower Action: Is It Counterproductive? Read More »

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