SEC Will the Supreme Court Reduce Whistleblower Awards By Allowing Fraudsters to Keep Their Illicit Gains? On March 3, 2020, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether the SEC can compel those who commit securities fraud to “disgorge” (give up) the gains from their fraud.
SEC Morgan Stanley Attorney Working Abroad Is Denied SOX Protection On February 13, 2020, a U.S. Department of Labor administrative judge ruled that an American attorney working for Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong was not protected by the anti-retaliation provisions of the
SEC Whistleblowers Who Disclose Investment Fraud Should Be Protected The ongoing impeachment proceedings and related investigations have highlighted the need to protect federal employees who disclose official misconduct, including misconduct in the Oval Office.
