Investigations

Audit

Hubert Klein | EisnerAmper LLP

Vendor fraud covers a broad spectrum of schemes. To catch the perpetrators and limit financial damage, attorneys and their clients need to understand how vendor fraud perpetrators operate and when to consult a fraud expert. Basic Schemes Vendor fraud schemes can be divided into two...

Investigations

Jonathan S. Feld, Eric S. Klein, Suzanne Alton | Dykema Gossett PLLC

The continuing ripples from the 2008 financial industry collapse and the elevated focus on corporate compliance have created an upsurge in internal investigations across diverse industries, from professional sports to automotive and healthcare sectors. The attorney-client privilege, well-...

Investigations

Steven A. Tyrrell, Holly E. Loiseau, Adam Safwat, Matthew Driscoll | Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

On August 29, 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced a whistleblower award of more than $300,000 for a company employee who performed audit and compliance functions.[1] The award, twenty percent of the amount the SEC collected in an enforcement action,...