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SEC Fines Broker-Dealer for Inconsistent Policies that Allegedly Could Stifle Whistleblowers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) recently issued a stark reminder to regulated persons that it will pursue enforcement actions if they prevent whistleblowers from communicating with the SEC or...more

SCOTUS Ruling: Whistleblowers Must "Tell the SEC" for Dodd-Frank Protection

On February 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited opinion in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers resolving the circuit split on whether the anti-retaliation provision of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and...more

Supreme Court's Upcoming Whistleblower Decision May Dramatically Impact Compliance Programs

On November 28, 2017, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument on whether whistleblowers are entitled to protection from retaliation under Section 922 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection...more

2017 Mid-Year Securities Litigation and Enforcement Highlights

Welcome to the 2017 Mid-Year Report from the BakerHostetler Securities Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Practice Team. The purpose of this report is to provide a periodic survey – in addition to our Practice Team...more

Top 10 SEC Enforcement Highlights of 2016

This is the third year we are providing our annual Top Ten list of Enforcement Highlights. This time, it occurs towards the end of the tenure of SEC Chair Mary Jo White. Sullivan & Cromwell corporate securities and capital...more

It's Not Over Until the Last Whistle Blows: Beware of the Mid-Investigation Tip

On May 13, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) caught many off guard when it issued an award to a whistleblower whose mid-investigation tip “significantly contributed” to the success of the resulting...more

2015 Year-End Securities Litigation and Enforcement Highlights

Welcome to the 2015 Year-End Report from the BakerHostetler Securities Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Practice Team. The purpose is to provide a periodic survey, apart from our team Executive Alerts, on matters we...more

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