Partner Rebecca M. Katz Examines the New Whistleblower Rules
August 2011
Bernstein Liebhard LLP Partner Rebecca M. Katz and Associate James M. Weir authored an article appearing in the July/August 2011 edition of the Securities Litigation Report, entitled “Plaintiffs’ Perspective: The SEC’s Final Rules for Whistleblowers Offer a Balanced Approach to an Important New Program.”
Bernstein Liebhard LLP is dedicated to providing experienced, dedicated, and aggressive representation for whistleblowers looking to blow the whistle on those who commit fraud on the government or who violate the tax laws and the federal securities laws. The Firm’s whistleblower lawyers have extensive experience providing legal advice and representation to individuals filing lawsuits against persons and entities who commit fraud and other wrongdoing.
The Firm’s whistleblower practice group includes Rebecca M. Katz, one of the Firm’s partners, who worked in the SEC’s Enforcement Division as a senior counsel, and James M. Weir, who led a number of federal and state False Claims Act investigations while serving in the New York Attorney General’s Office, and lawyers with years of experience fighting fraud. Ms. Katz and the other members of the whistleblower practice group will use their experience to assist you in blowing the whistle on those who commit fraud or violate the tax laws or federal securities laws.
If you choose to blow the whistle on fraud against the government, or violations of the tax laws or federal securities laws, the lawyers in our whistleblower practice group can help you. Our whistleblower lawyers will work closely with you and commit the time and resources to help you receive compensation for the risks you take to blow the whistle on fraud.
Contact Rebecca M. Katz at katz@bernlieb.com for more information.

