The absolute legal immunity granted to self-regulatory organizations (SROs) in the securities industry has incited increasingly controversial concerns about the lack of accountability of financial regulators. Although SROs like the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are deemed to...

International events over the last several months have propelled the importance of whistleblowers to the forefront. It is increasingly evident that a whistleblower's information has immense value for society. Yet, for years, such individuals have been the victims of retaliation, as they commonly...

In today's technologically dependent world, concerns about cybersecurity, data breaches, and compromised personal information infiltrate the news almost daily. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has recently emerged as a regulator that is keenly focused on cybersecurity,...

In 2015, the corporate world was jolted as the Securities and Exchange Commission brought forth the first of a series of enforcement actions against employer-mandated confidentiality agreements to silence would-be whistleblowers. KBR Inc. (“KBR”) was the first to incur SEC sanctions for...

In recent years, Italy has experienced a significant influx in the number of immigrants seeking to establish a new life in Europe. As a result, the nation is transforming from a traditionally homogenous society to one of varying races, religions and backgrounds. As such a transformation occurs,...

For almost two decades, a sexual predator groomed and abused hundreds of young, female athletes. All the while, he held an esteemed position as the national team doctor for USA Gymnastics, the national governing body for the sport of U.S. gymnastics, and served on the faculty at Michigan State...