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Irving Picard will ‘wind up being richer than’ Bernie Madoff, says attorney for defrauded investors
Madoff trustee will reportedly receive between 35%-50% of massive billings he generates for law firm.
Dear Congress: Fix The SEC, Don’t Ruin America’s Companies
Will new whistleblower rules harm companies?
Securities Docket News Wire for May 26, 2011
Get caught up with the Securities Docket News Wire for May 26, 2011.
Rajaratnam’s Lawyers Seek To Set Aside Conviction
On Wednesday, John Dowd, Rajaratnam’s lawyer, renewed his request originally made after prosecutors rested their case to acquit him of all charges. Dowd also asked the judge to dismiss one conspiracy count and four securities-fraud counts…. Such post-trial motions–known as Rule 29 motions–are rarely successful, but are one of the steps available for defense attorneys […]
S.E.C. Adopts Final Rules for Whistleblowers
The new rules provide for payment of 10 percent to 30 percent of the collected amount when the sanctions imposed by regulators exceed $1 million. In determining the size of the reward, the agency can take into account the value of the tips offered and a whistle-blower’s cooperation with the company’s internal notice program. The […]
Think Compliance is Not Funny? Think Again!
The Second City brings comedy to the world of compliance.
US SEC Issues Final Whistle-Blower Rules
The rules, adopted on a 3-2 vote, don’t mandate internal company reporting by whistle-blowers despite a lobbying blitz by dozens of large U.S. companies, including Verizon Communications Inc. and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Read more: US SEC Issues Final Whistle-Blower Rules — Dow Jones Newswires
Securities Docket News Wire for May 25, 2011
Get caught up with the Securities Docket News Wire for May 25, 2011.
With Glut of Vacant Jobs, SEC Turns to Headhunter for Help
SEC must use its recruiting budget by end of 2011 fiscal year.