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UK’s View Across the Pond at U.S. Whistleblower Program Success – Time to Incentivize Tipsters?

May 16, 2024
Federal False Claims Act

Several recent developments may spark a renewed effort to incentivize United Kingdom (UK)-based whistleblowers who frequently provide tips to U.S.-based agencies, such as the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). The confluence of legislative developments, remarks by the director of the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), and the British Parliament’s focus on a scandal that rocked the post office may pave the way for new legislation providing incentives for tips to government authorities in the UK.

To the Moon or To the Jail? Social Media Stock Promoters Are Back in the Government’s Crosshairs

May 16, 2022
Federal False Claims Act, Financial Industry, Investigations

Takeaways:

Stock promoters have moved from boiler rooms and stock newsletters to social media services.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the “meme stock” mania that accompanied it brought an influx of retail traders to public markets.
Those retail investors have proven to be prime fodder for social media stock promoters.

Why the European Union Whistleblower Laws Are All Doomed To Fail

June 03, 2019
Federal False Claims Act, Healthcare

As seen on the EU blog, LawHealthTech.com:

Member States of the European Union, over the last several years, have passed a series of so-called “Whistleblower Laws.” These laws are being implemented allegedly to bolster anti-corruption efforts throughout Europe. While corruption is no stranger to either side of the Atlantic,