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Join the Securities Litigation and Enforcement Group on LinkedInHouse Panel OKs Approps Bill Hiking SEC Enforcement Funding
A funding boost for SEC enforcement, compliance inspections, and other agency programs cleared a major hurdle in the House June 11. The House Appropriations Committee approved legislation that would give the Securities and Exchange Commission about $1.9 billion, approximately $200 million more than it requested for fiscal 2020 and received in fiscal 2019. The panel […]
The Largest SEC Whistleblower Award in History: One Year Later | New York Law Journal
It’s been just over a year since the Securities and Exchange Commission awarded three whistleblowers a whopping $83 million for tipping the Commission to misconduct at Merrill Lynch. Jordan Thomas, who represented all three whistleblowers, sheds light on the historic whistleblower award, his thoughts on the SEC whistleblower program generally, and what he predicts down […]
Bigger M&A deals mean more insurance claims, AIG finds | Financial Times
M&A insurance, also known as warranty and indemnity cover, has been a booming market over the past few years, as buyers and sellers seek protection against the chance that problems arise after the deal closes. The main causes of claims on this type of insurance are problems with financial statements, tax, and compliance with laws. […]