Overview of Compliance Concerns Raised by Recent U.S. SEC Whistleblower Developments

The recent release of the Securities and Exchange Commission's annual report to Congress on the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program highlights the growing reliance of U.S. Government authorities on whistleblowers to identify and punish companies that engage in fraudulent behavior. Recent court decisions have provided further clarity on the scope of the whistleblower provisions, including with respect to eligibility for awards and anti-retaliatory measures protecting whistleblowers.



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