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Proskauer - Whistleblower Defense

SEC Announces Slew of Enforcement Actions Regarding Whistleblower Protection Rule

The SEC recently announced the settlement of multiple enforcement actions for violations of its whistleblower protection rule, which prohibits “any action to impede an individual from communicating directly with the...more

White & Case LLP

How to Avoid Risk of SEC Whistleblower Rule Violations in Connection with Settlement Agreement Confidentiality Provisions

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In March 2023, we published an alert concerning the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") whistleblower protection rule and how to minimize the risk of violations in connection with employee-related documents.1 Last...more

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Your Questions, Answered. What you Need to Know About the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive.

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Before we dive in, there were several questions from our audience inquiring about country specific whistleblower protection requirements. For more information related to each EU Member State’s adoption of the Directive, visit...more

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Part 1: What is a Whistleblowing Hotline?

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In part one of this three-part blog series, we’re going back to the basics. In this article, we’ll answer the question: what is a whistleblowing hotline? A whistleblowing hotline is a channel that allows employees and others...more

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EU Whistleblower Protection Directive – Update Coming December 17, 2023

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Following the introduction of the EU Whistleblowing Protection Directive on December 21, 2021, EU member states and institutions have been working diligently to incorporate the regulations into their existing national laws....more

K&L Gates LLP

Whistleblowing: Upcoming Obligations for Companies

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As is well known to many, the EU Directive no. 2019/1937 required EU member states to fully regulate whistleblowing procedures. Whistleblowing: What is it About? The term whistleblowing commonly refers to the disclosure by...more

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Ireland Update: Guide to the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act, 2022

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Substantial changes to Irish whistleblowing law will be introduced by the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act, 2022 (the “Amendment Act”) on 1 January 2023. Protection for whistleblowers is not a new concept in...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Companies Should Review Employee Agreements Following SEC's Renewed Focus on Confidentiality Provisions That May Be Considered...

From 2015 to 2017, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a series of settlements with employers in which the SEC adopted a strict interpretation of the whistleblower protections afforded under the...more

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A New Age of Accountability: Global Whistleblowing on the Rise

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In 2021, whistleblowers will come into their own in ways previously unseen. While the United States has had whistleblower protections for two decades, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region are setting new standards in...more

Jones Day

SEC Announces Five Whistleblower Awards Totaling $54 Million Since April 1, 2020

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The Situation: The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has announced a string of substantial whistleblower awards totaling $54 million since April 1, 2020. The Result: The financial incentives for employees or third...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Expanded Whistleblower Protections Impact Confidentiality Policies and Agreements

All employers should review their confidentiality policies and agreements to ensure adequate protections for whistleblowers in the wake of recent actions by both the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the National...more

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