whistleblower retaliation

Treasurer Charged with Hedge Accounting Violations
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Treasurer Charged with Hedge Accounting Violations

A Seattle bank and its treasurer settled charges involving improper hedge accounting; the bank was also accused of impeding whistleblowers.
By Vincent Ryan | January 20, 2017
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Casino-Gaming Company Hit with Whistleblower Penalty
Risk & Compliance

Casino-Gaming Company Hit with Whistleblower Penalty

International Game Technology is accused of firing an employee for reporting possible distortions in the company's financial statements.
By Sean Allocca | September 30, 2016
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Court Extends Corporate Whistleblower Protections
Risk & Compliance

Court Extends Corporate Whistleblower Protections

An appellate panel decides in favor of a former finance chief who alleged he was fired for reporting accounting fraud.
By Matthew Heller | September 11, 2015
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SEC Awards $600K In Whistleblower Retaliation Case
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SEC Awards $600K In Whistleblower Retaliation Case

A hedge fund agreed to settle charges that it retaliated against a trader who reported securities law violations.
By Matthew Heller | April 29, 2015
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Companies Taking Whistleblower Retaliation Seriously
Workplace Issues

Companies Taking Whistleblower Retaliation Seriously

Firms are taking a closer look at allegations of retaliation against whistleblowers, according to a whistleblower hotline provider.
By Matthew Heller | March 10, 2015
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