SEC Whistleblower Program Off to Hot Start in 2022 Fiscal Year
On October 15, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it issued whistleblower awards totaling over $40 million. The...
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Environmental Whistleblowers are Key Human Rights Defenders, According to Comments to UN
On October 15, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) submitted comments to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council's Special Rapporteur...
Whistleblower Advocates Commend Grassley for Questions to CFTC Nominees
On October 14, a collection of whistleblower advocacy groups sent a letter to Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) commending him for...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Comments on Facebook Whistleblower
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s testimony in front of Congress has increased the pressure on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
Pandora Papers Show Need for Global Anti-Corruption Whistleblowers
The newly released Pandora Papers further highlight the ways in which wealthy and powerful individuals hide money from tax authorities...
Bipartisan Bill Protects Nuclear Safety Whistleblowers
On September 30, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators reintroduced a bill to clarify existing law and ensure that Department...
MSPB a Step Closer to Quorum Following Senate Committee Vote
On October 6, the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs voted to advance President Biden’s three nominees...
Pressure on SEC to Investigate Facebook Mounts Following New Whistleblower Allegations
Recent allegations and disclosures by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen against the social media company have brought public attention to the...
SEC Whistleblower Program Bars Individuals for Submitting Hundreds of Frivolous Award Claims
On September 28, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it permanently barred two individuals from its whistleblower award...
Bipartisan Bill Would Mandate Whistleblowing Training for VA Employees
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a well-documented culture of hostility towards whistleblowers. In June, the VA Office...
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