January 08, 2021
“In Their Words: What Attorneys Expect If Garland Becomes AG”
In a Law360 article, Phillips & Cohen partner Stephen Hasegawa expresses his expectations of Merrick Garland’s future top priorities as US Attorney General, should he be confirmed in 2021. But Garland’s...
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January 05, 2021
“Becerra Brings Tougher Scrutiny on Health Fraud, Hospital Deals”
Phillips & Cohen partner Erika Kelton provides a whistleblower attorney’s perspective in a Bloomberg Law article about the level of healthcare fraud enforcement that is expected under Xavier...
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December 22, 2020
The SEC fires a warning shot about COVID-19 disclosures
Phillips & Cohen partner Erika Kelton explains the importance of the recent SEC enforcement action against Cheesecake Factory in an article for Accounting Today. The recent settlement that Cheesecake...
December 21, 2020
“Potential for Monetary Award in Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Program Draws Concerns”
The Wall Street Journal quotes Phillips & Cohen partner Sean McKessy about the challenges faced by professionals in compliance and internal audit roles when becoming whistleblowers. The presumption...
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December 15, 2020
“SEC Gives Rare Whistleblower Bounty to Tipster With Audit Duties”
Phillips & Cohen partner Sean McKessy explains in a Bloomberg Law article why the SEC’s Dec. 14 whistleblower award to an individual with audit responsibilities is exceptional. Awards to people with...
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December 14, 2020
“Congress passes defense bill with big ramifications for AML, whistleblowers”
In a Compliance Week article, Phillips & Cohen partner Sean McKessy discusses missed opportunities in the new anti-money laundering whistleblower program included in the National Defense Authorization...
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December 14, 2020
Letter: UK whistleblowers deserve more protection
In a letter to Financial Times, Phillips & Cohen partner Erika Kelton responds to an article about protection whistleblower, arguing for stronger protections in the UK. Whistleblowers definitely need...
December 10, 2020
“In House Warrior: The new Whistleblower Rules with Sean McKessy, partner at Phillips & Cohen and host Richard Levick”
Phillips & Cohen partner Sean McKessy discusses the implications of rules changes to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s whistleblower program in the Corporate Counsel Business Journal‘s...
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November 24, 2020
Whistleblower Cases Are A Warning To Covid-19 Vaccine Makers
In an article for Forbes.com, Phillips & Cohen partner Erika Kelton describes how whistleblowers can play a crucial role in preventing fraud and exposing public health risks during a critical phase...
November 23, 2020
“Corporate whistleblowers can now collect more reward money”
Fortune cites Phillips & Cohen partner Erika Kelton in an article about how SEC rules changes affect whistleblower award payouts. Many whistleblowers and the lawyers who represent them have complained...
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