SEC Issues Awards Totaling More Than $40 Million to Four Whistleblowers

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced three awards totaling more than $40 million to four whistleblowers who provided information and assistance in three separate covered actions. read more »

SEC’s Gensler says brokerage apps want users to trade frequently, which can be bad for small investors

CNBC

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler on Wednesday issued a warning to retail investors who use commission-free brokerage apps to buy and sell stocks. read more »

Seven Texas Doctors and a Hospital CEO Agree to Pay over $1.1 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations

DOJ

Seven Texas doctors and a hospital executive have agreed to pay a total of $1,106,449 to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving illegal remuneration in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law, and to cooperate with the Department’s investigations of and litigation against other parties, announced Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. read more »