FIAFEA Whistleblower Program: 7 Frequently Asked Questions

introduction to whistleblowing

Call Nashville whistleblower attorney Timothy L. Miles today if you are thinking about blowing the whistle

​A whistleblower is anyone who has and reports insider knowledge of illegal activities occurring in an organization. A whistleblower can be an employee, supplier, contractor, client, or any individual who becomes aware of illegal business activities.​ ​If you have knowledge of a person or company attempting to defraud the federal government, and you come forward with this information, you could be receive a whistleblower award for your courage and blowing the whistle by filing a whistleblower lawsuit and do so with the knowledge you have strong whistleblower protections against whistleblower retaliation.

​If you are thinking of blowing the whistle, contact Nashville whistleblower attorney and litigation attorney Timothy L. Miles, who has valuable experience and has received numerous awards, mostly due to his high ethical standards, and hard work ethic, including most recently being named an Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2024 by AVVO, Top 25 Class action lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association (2023-present), a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association (2017-present) and has maintained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubble since 2014 (2014-present), was named a 2023 Top Rated Litigator (2019-present) and 2023 Top Rated Lawyer (2019-present) and 2023 Elite Lawyer of the South by Martindale-Hubble (2019-present), and was a recipient of the Avvo Client’s Choice Award in 2021, in 2022 was featured in the Top 100 Lawyers Magazine (2022) and received the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019–2021). 

Contact a Nashville whistleblower attorney today, located conveniently in Brentwood, TN a suburb of Nashville. (855) 846–6529 or [email protected].
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Read on to learn the answers to the seven of the most frequently asked questions from consumers about FIAFEA Whistleblower Program.

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What is FIAFEA's Whistleblower Program?

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FIAFEA's Whistleblower Program is a mechanism designed to encourage individuals to report potential violations of securities laws, rules, or regulations. It provides a secure channel for reporting misconduct and offers certain protections and incentives to eligible whistleblowers.

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Who can be a whistleblower under this program?

​Any individual, regardless of their citizenship or residency, can be a whistleblower. This includes employees, former employees, customers, competitors, or any other person with knowledge of potential securities violations.

What types of misconduct are covered by the Whistleblower Program?

The program covers a wide range of securities-related misconduct,

• Insider trading
• Market manipulation
• Fraudulent financial reporting
• Violations of fiduciary duty
• Bribery of foreign officials in connection with securities transactions
• Theft or misappropriation of funds or securities

How can I report misconduct through the Whistleblower Program?

Visit the FIAFEA website and navigate to the Whistleblower Program page.

1. Complete the online Whistleblower Submission Form
2. Provide detailed information about the alleged misconduct, including any supporting documentation
3. Submit the form securely through our encrypted portal

Alternatively, you may contact the Whistleblower Office directly via phone or mail for guidance on submitting a report.

What confidentiality measures are in place to protect whistleblowers?

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FIAFEA takes whistleblower confidentiality very seriously. They have implemented the following measures:

• All submissions are encrypted and stored securely
• Whistleblower identities are protected to the fullest extent possible under the law
• FIAFEA staff are prohibited from disclosing any information that could reveal a whistleblower's identity without their consent
• In certain circumstances, whistleblowers may submit information anonymously through an attorney

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What protections are offered to whistleblowers?

​The Whistleblower Program offers several key protections:

• Anti-retaliation provisions: It is illegal for employers to discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, or discriminate against a whistleblower for lawful acts done in reporting violations
• Right to confidentiality: As mentioned, FIAFEA is committed to protecting whistleblower identities
• Ability to report anonymously: In some cases, whistleblowers can submit information anonymously through legal counsel

Are there any monetary incentives for whistleblowers?

Yes, eligible whistleblowers may receive financial awards. If the information provided leads to a successful enforcement action with monetary sanctions exceeding $1 million, the whistleblower may be entitled to an award of 10-30% of the money collected. The exact percentage is determined based on various factors, including the significance of the information and the whistleblower's cooperation.
For more information about FIAFEA's Whistleblower Program or to report a potential securities law violation, please visit their official website or contact the Whistleblower Office directly. 

If You Are Thinking of Blowing the Whistle, Contact Nashville Whistleblower Attorney Timothy L. Miles Today

​​​​If you have knowledge of fraud against or by the federal government, contact Nashville whistleblower attorney Timothy L. Miles who can guide you through the whistleblower process and explain your whistleblower protections.  The consultation is free and confidential. Just complete the form below to get started or call (855) Tim-M-Law.  Ask a Nashville Whistleblower attorney, you could be entitled to a significant whistleblower award. 

​Please also visit our Resources center which provides a wealth of information on whistleblower lawsuits, among others.
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​Call today and see what a Nashville Whistleblower attorney can do for you.

​​The Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles
Tapestry at Brentwood Town Center
​300 Centerview Dr., #247
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (855) 846–6529
​​Email: [email protected]

Nashville whistleblower attorney Timothy L. Miles​

Timothy L. Miles is a top-rated and AV preeminent lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee and a nationally known class action and products liability lawyer who has been leading the fight to protect consumer rights for over 22 years. Mr. Miles received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee in 1995 and his J.D. from the Nashville School of Law in May 2001, graduating third in his class, and was made a member of the Honorable Society of Cooper’s Inn which is reserved for students graduating in the top ten percent of their class.

He is admitted to practice before the Tennessee Supreme Court; the United States District Court for the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee and the District of Colorado; and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.  He is a member of the Nashville Bar Association; National Trial Lawyers Association; and Harry Phillips American Inns of Court (Student Member 2000). Mr. Miles has dedicated his career to representing consumers and shareholders in complex class-action litigation, products liability and mass torts.

Whether serving as lead, co-lead, or liaison counsel, Mr. Miles has helped recover millions of dollars for aggrieved consumers, shaped precedent-setting decisions, and delivered real corporate governance reforms. Judges and peers have repeatedly recognized Mr. Miles’ relentless advocacy for the underdog, as well as his unbendable ethical standards.
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For example, Mr. Miles is a member of the prestigious Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association, which is by invitation only and is “extended to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership in their respective state based upon objective and uniformly applied criteria.” The National Trial Lawyers Association explained the significance of this honor: “With the selection of Timothy L. Miles by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, [Mr.] Miles has shown that he exemplifies superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results as a trial lawyer. The selection process for this elite honor is based on a multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third party research.” Further, “[m]embership is extended only to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7.”
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Additionally, Mr. Miles has maintained an AV Preeminent Rating in securities law with Martindale-Hubble since 2014, their highest award given. The coveted AV Preeminent rating is reserved for “[a]n elite group of approximately 10 percent of all attorneys.”  Additionally, while Martindale’s peer review ratings have been trusted for decades because they are based on the opinions and feedback of fellow legal practitioners, the organization’s special judicial edition rating, which Mr. Miles received this year for the sixth year in a row, is an even higher honor. As Martindale notes, the prestigious judicial rating is its highest possible distinction, and is representative of the opinions of both a lawyer’s peers and members of the judiciary.

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Tapestry at Brentwood Town Center
​300 Centerview Dr., #247
Brentwood, TN 37027
​​Phone:(855) 846-6529
​Email: [email protected]
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