The SEC Awards $500,000 to a Company Whistleblower

Posted on June 2nd, 2017 at 9:53 AM
The SEC Awards $500,000 to a Company Whistleblower

From the Desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law LLC:

The SEC has awarded a whistleblower more than $500,000 for reporting information that prompted an SEC investigation into well-hidden misconduct occurring at a company. The misconduct resulted in an SEC enforcement action.

The SEC’s whistleblower program has been an important tool since its inception in 2011. The award distributions are made out of an investor protection fund established by Congress. The standard to obtain an award requires that the whistleblower’s information must be unique, useful and leads to a successful enforcement action. 

Eccleston Law, LLC helps individuals file and document their SEC whistleblower claims while maintaining confidentiality. Please contact us for further information. 

The attorneys of Eccleston Law LLC represent investors and advisors nationwide in securities and employment matters. The securities lawyers at Eccleston Law also practice a variety of other areas of practice for financial advisors including Broker Litigation & Arbitration, Strategic Consulting Services, Regulatory  Matters, Transition Contract Review, and much more. Our attorneys draw on a combined experience of nearly 65 years in delivering the highest quality legal services. If you are in need of legal services, contact us to schedule a one-on-one consultation today.

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