Congressman calls for SEC investigation into leak about possible coronavirus drug 

A congressman on Friday called for the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate the leak of a video showing physicians at the University of Chicago speaking enthusiastically about an experimental drug to treat Covid-19. Texas Democrat Rep. Lloyd Doggett, chair of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, said the […]

Lessons in Zoom meeting safety: Useful tips for advisors and clients during the coronavirus pandemic 

The Zoom videoconferencing app has become almost as pervasive as the virus itself; millions of workers, friends and family members now use it daily to communicate in as close to in-person fashion as we can get under the social distancing regime. However, like all technology, there can be some risk. […]

Another Whistleblower Award – $18 Million to Whistleblower

The SEC awarded more than $18 million to a whistleblower whose significant information prompted an examination that resulted in an important enforcement action. The SEC has awarded over $448 million to 81 individuals since issuing its first award in 2012.  Whistleblowers may be eligible for an award when they voluntarily […]

Another SEC Whistleblower Award – Approximately $2 Million.

A flurry of whistleblower awards are coming out of the SEC. Yesterday it announced an award of approximately $2 million to a whistleblower who, according to the Commission “provided vital information and assistance that substantially contributed to an ongoing investigation.  The whistleblower’s information would have been difficult for the agency […]

IRS Issues Warning About Coronavirus-Related Scams

The IRS and its Criminal Investigation Division have seen a wave of new and evolving phishing schemes against taxpayers. In most cases, the IRS will deposit economic impact payments into the direct deposit account taxpayers previously provided on tax returns. Those taxpayers who have previously filed but not provided direct […]