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Released: May 26, 2011
Rules offer big cash awards to whistle-blowers
Source: Marcy Gordon, Associated Press (USA Today)
Whistle-blowers who report corporate fraud or other misconduct to the government could receive sizable cash awards under new rules adopted Wednesday by federal regulators. Tipsters would be eligible if they give the Securities and Exchange Commission information that leads to an enforcement action resulting in more than $1 million in penalties. The SEC would pay up to 30% of the money it recovers from a company or person.Read Full Article: Rules offer big cash awards to whistle-blowers
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