FCPA Whistleblower Retaliation Is Illegal
The biggest concern for most whistleblowers is whether they will be retaliated against if they report legal violations at their place of work. This is especially true for whistleblowers who report a potential violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). In this article we will outline the protections a whistleblower is entitled to when […]
Unique Compliance Perspectives from Business Ethics Expert Bruce Klaw
Business ethics expert Professor Bruce Klaw speaks to FBR as part of the Corporate Accountability Leadership Series As part of our Corporate Accountability Leadership Series, we’ve been speaking to some of the leaders in the field of corporate accountability, finding out what they do and why they do it. As a part of the […]
What is the SEC Form TCR?
If you are an SEC whistleblower, then it’s likely that at some stage you will come across SEC Form TCR. TCR stands for Tips, Complaints Referrals and the SEC Form TCR allows whistleblowers to provide information to the SEC and become eligible for an SEC whistleblower award. If you want to submit SEC Form TCR, […]
What is SEC Form 1662?
If you are an SEC whistleblower, then it’s likely that at some stage you will come across SEC Form 1662. This is a form that the SEC provides to whistleblowers who are providing testimony and it’s very important that you understand the form and what it means. If you ever receive a Form 1662, you […]
Make Big Changes in Corporate Culture by Changing Small Behaviors
Business ethics and behavioral science expert Todd Haugh speaks to FBR as part of the Corporate Accountability Leadership Series As part of our Corporate Accountability Leadership Series, we’ve been speaking to some of the leaders in the field of corporate accountability, finding out what they do and why they do it. As a part […]
Whistleblower Is Paid $279 million by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent a clear message to Wall Street last week when it awarded an incredible $279 million to a whistleblower who reported legal violations that resulted in three separate enforcement actions. The payout was the largest ever under the wildly successful SEC whistleblower rewards program and was more than […]
Wharton Professor Philip Nichols Shares The Business Case for Corporate Compliance
As part of our Corporate Accountability Interview Series we’ve been speaking to some of the leaders in the field of corporate accountability, finding out what they do and why they do it. As a part of the series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Professor Philip Nichols, Professor of Social Responsibility in Business, at the […]
Whistleblower Protection Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
The biggest concern for many potential whistleblowers is the prospect of facing retaliation for speaking up about legal violations. This is especially true for whistleblowers who report bribery or corruption, which can constitute a violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). In this article we will outline the protections a whistleblower is entitled to […]
Flutter Fined By U.S. Regulator For Suspicious Payments To Russian Consultants
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an enforcement action against Flutter International Inc. (formerly Paddy Power Betfair) for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). In an administrative proceeding filed on March 6, the SEC alleged that a company acquired by Flutter had violated the FCPA through its use of Russian consultants, despite […]
The Most Commonly Reported SEC Violations
Each year the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) receives over 10,000 tips, complaints and referrals from people who wish to report securities laws violations. Over the last five years, the number of tips the SEC received has increased across the board, but certain categories of wrongdoing have been reported more frequently. Luckily, the SEC’s […]
