...) he/she would suffer retaliation or (ii) the competent authorities would be better suited to take effective action. The latter would, for example, be the case where: (a) the ultimate responsibility holder within the work-related context is involved in the breach; (b) there is a risk that the breach...

...Aegis Frumento; Stephanie Korenman Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Digital Realty Trust, Inc v. Somers and its significance for whistleblower retaliation remedies and securities law interpretation generally. Design methodology approach...

... in international tips; higher-value awards, including multiple awards in excess of $20m; and interest in punishing companies that discourage and/or retaliate against whistleblowers. In addition, the SEC recently issued its first-ever award under the Exchange Act’s “safe harbor” provision. Originality/value...

...Bryan B. House; Pam L. Johnston; Courtney Worcester Purpose – To explain a recent enforcement action by the USA Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) whereby the SEC brought its first enforcement action for retaliation against a whistleblower under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform...