SEC Proposed Rule 21F-13: A Hidden Whistleblower Tax?
Corporate Counsel take note: On Nov. 3, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") published proposed Regulation 21F (the "Proposed Rules"), establishing a program designed to reward individuals who provide the SEC with information leading to successful enforcement actions.
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Section 365(o) Coming into Focus
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Quarterly State Compliance Review
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<b>BREAKING NEWS:</b> SEC Proposed Rule 21F-13: A Hidden Whistleblower Tax?
Corporate Counsel take note: on Nov. 3, the SEC published proposed Regulation 21F, establishing a program designed to reward individuals who provide the SEC with information leading to successful enforcement actions. The proposal was mandated by Dodd-Frank and sets out procedures under which whistleblowers could qualify for significant monetary awards by providing information to the SEC regarding violations of the federal securities laws.
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