The FIRREA Whistleblower Statute: A failure to adequately incentivize whistleblowing
Congress recognized that DOJ would need help in enforcing FIRREA – namely, help from corporate insiders who could blow the whistle on fraudulent schemes.
TAF Offers Suggestions to Strengthen the SEC Whistleblower Program
Given the Chairman Gensler's support of whistleblowers, TAF is confident that these recommendations will be given every consideration.
What Protections Do Whistleblowers Have Against Retaliation?
Whistleblower retaliation takes a serious toll on whistleblowers both financially and emotionally.
How the Government Combats Tax Fraud
The state False Claims Acts in Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, and DC all explicitly recognize that whistleblowers can help reduce this tax gap.
The Success of The SEC Whistleblower Program
In addition to garnering an increasing number of whistleblower tips, the SEC Whistleblower Program is recovering substantial fines, totaling nearly $4 billion.
How The SEC Regulates $29 Trillion in Equities
While the FBI has identified the increased opportunities for securities fraud in current systems, it is difficult to quantify how much fraud actually may exist.
On National 401(k) Day, Remember the Role of Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers not only help find fraud and help the SEC protect investors, perhaps just as importantly they provide reason to have more confidence in the markets as a whole.
