Month: August 2021

“SEC Review of Whistleblower Award Rules: Incentives Matter,” by Phillips & Cohen partners Sean X. McKessy and Erika A. Kelton, was originally published by Bloomberg Law.  Phillips &...

WASHINGTON, DC, Aug. 19, 2021 – Five Phillips & Cohen attorneys have been selected for Best Lawyers in America 2022 edition for their work representing whistleblowers. Phillips & Cohen partners...

NEW YORK CITY, Aug. 18, 2021 – Lawdragon magazine has named 10 Phillips & Cohen partners to its 2021 list of the “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” for their outstanding record of achievements...

WASHINGTON, DC, Aug. 11, 2021 – Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler’s decision to revisit whistleblower award rules that the SEC adopted last year is welcome news and a good sign...

In STAT News’ reporting on biotech company Athira Pharma’s legal problems, Phillips & Cohen partner Edward Arens explains that using false information in federal grant applications may...

The Ontario Securities Commission whistleblower program’s first five years have been a success, with approximately $44 million collected in sanctions and voluntary payments from enforcement actions based...

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2021 – A whistleblower case against Kaiser Permanente and certain Kaiser consortium members alleging risk-adjustment fraud, which was filed by Phillips & Cohen LLP, has been...

Compliance Week interviews Phillips & Cohen partner Sean McKessy about the risks that whistleblowers take and the support and incentives they need to be encouraged to report misconduct. “This is...