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The Northern District of New York Applies the “Reasonable Belief” Standard

By Lloyd B. Chinn, Harris Mufson and Dana N. Berber on Posted in Dodd Frank, SOX Whistleblower Decisions
On May 11, 2017, the Northern District of New York applied the Second Circuit’s standard for evaluating a Dodd-Frank retaliation claim in response to a motion to dismiss under F.R.C.P. Rule 12(b)(6).  The court denied the employer’s motion to dismiss unlawful retaliation claims brought by a former employee under Dodd-Frank, finding that the whistleblower had … Continue Reading

SEC Issues Another Whistleblower Bounty Award

By Lloyd B. Chinn, Harris Mufson and Dana N. Berber on Posted in SEC
On May 2, 2017, the Securities and Exchanges Commission issued a Dodd-Frank whistleblower award of more than $500,000 to an unidentified company employee.  According to the SEC, the individual reported information that prompted an SEC investigation and resulted enforcement action by the agency.  Jane Norberg, Chief of the SEC’s Office of the Whistleblower stated that … Continue Reading
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