What Is a Whistleblower?
Video Summary: A whistleblower who will let authorities know about misrepresentations done by the company has protections under state law and under federal law.
Video Transcript:
A whistleblower, especially in the security's context, is an individual who blows the whistle on his or her company. You see them often with securities where there is a determination by an employee that the company has been misrepresenting a situation, misrepresenting the stock, misrepresenting the finances of the company or otherwise taking advantage of investors. In those situation a whistleblower who will let authorities know what's going on has certain protections, they have protections under state law and under federal law. If you think that you're a whistleblower and you've seen wrong doing, you definitely should contact our law firm, Shepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas. While there are laws to protect you, you need a lawyer to help to invoke the protection of those laws. There are also situations where a whistleblower can receive a part of a fine that would be levied against a financial institution if they alerted the regulator to the wrongdoing.
Client Reviews
★★★★★
"I am going to miss conversations with you, Sam Edwards. You’ve been a wonderful lawyer and a friend. I loved learning legal jargon from you. But, even more, it is your self-respect and commitment to your position that I admire and your persistent patience-your equanimity. With great appreciation, thank you!" M.B.
★★★★★
"My experience with Ryan Cook has been very positive. Through every step of the litigation he explained what to expect to happen. When I spoke with him later he reviewed the process. He was very patient, and I never felt rushed. I have already told friends how wonderful he is." L.R.
★★★★★
"I want you to know that I very much appreciate your expertise, hard work, and guidance that led to a satisfactory resolution with Raymond James. From our first meeting, I felt "heard" and that my situation and story were respected. Every subsequent interaction I had with any of you - in person, via email, or by phone - only corroborated that feeling. What great work you do on behalf of people like me who have been wronged, yet don't know how to navigate the appeals/mediation/arbitration process as you do. I will be forever grateful." M.L.
★★★★★
"Good positive experience. Guided us through a difficult process and was pleased with the outcome. Everyone I dealt with was exceptional." A.G.
★★★★★
"Good intelligent attorneys who never miss a beat. I set my expectations high, and they delivered above and beyond. Do not miss the opportunity to let SSEK represent you. Top-notch, efficient and effective firm." S.M.