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In this special edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, we welcome back fan favorite Mary Inman, now at her new firm, Whistleblower Partners LLP, a firm dedicated to assisting whistleblowers navigate various reward programs.
Mary joins Tom Fox to discuss what we know so far about the DOJ Whistleblower Incentive Initiative.
Mary has a positive perspective on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) White Collar Whistleblower Program. She acknowledges the gaps in existing whistleblower reward programs across multiple agencies and sees the DOJ program as a crucial opportunity to fill these lacunae. Inman’s expertise, particularly in the SEC program, allows her to identify specific gaps, such as the lack of financial protections for whistleblowers reporting Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations involving companies not publicly listed on US exchanges.
From her perspective, the DOJ program will address serious financial crimes, including domestic corruption. Inman also anticipates that the DOJ will establish its own office of the whistleblower, mirroring similar initiatives in other agencies, hence providing both confidential and anonymous reporting avenues.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Specialized Law Firm for Whistleblower Reward Programs
- Financial Crime Reporting Enhancement Initiative
- Establishing a Central Office for Whistleblowers
- Championing Transparency: Grassley’s Whistleblower Advocacy
- Wellness Fund Support for Whistleblowers
Resources:
Mary Inman on LinkedIn
Tom Fox
