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Whistleblower activity is on the rise, prompting increased scrutiny and enforcement by the SEC, further encouraging individuals to report, leading to record-breaking awards. Experts discuss how companies should take whistleblower concerns seriously, cooperate with the SEC, and avoid retaliation.

In this featured panel from the annual “Securities Enforcement Forum Central” event, SEC Regional Directors from five different offices stress the significance of cooperation, compliance, and enforcement actions to safeguard investors and tackle industry shortcomings. The Directors discuss their roles, discussing the importance of cooperation and recent SEC priorities.

Expert panelists discuss recent scrutiny on compliance and recordkeeping requirements in Silicon Valley. Despite the benefits of cooperation with regulatory agencies, recent cases indicate that charges and penalties can still ensue, highlighting the importance of thorough compliance strategies.

A panel of experts discusses the SEC’s new rulemaking agenda relating to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), ESG, and cybersecurity breaches. This initiative aims to encourage innovation and provide reliable information for investors and customers.

It is critical for companies to handle internal investigations diligently, ensuring they're independent and cooperative. Expert panelists recommend communicating openly with the SEC and how to find the right balance when being transparent with findings.

Discussion of CISO liability for cyber breaches. Panelists advise CISOs to engage legal counsel early and collaborate during incidents to mitigate personal liability. An expert panel emphasizes understanding OFAC compliance, timely reporting, stakeholder engagement, advance planning, and protection.

Join this session as Peter Afrasiabi answers many interesting questions while reviewing the laws that govern sex, human sexual conduct, and the viewing of sexual conduct, including issues of constitutional, copyright, criminal, family and trademark law.

Join Peter Afrasiabi as he answers interesting questions while reviewing the laws that govern dog ownership and conduct; including issues of constitutional, copyright, criminal, disability, divorce, property, tort and trespass law.