Wishing you and May your holiday be blessed and bountiful. There is much I am thankful for this Thanksgiving – health, family, friends… I’m especially grateful for the friendship and camaraderie of my Bank Whistleblowers United colleagues and the tireless representation given to all whistleblowers by the Government Accountability Project. . And, very special thanks to all of you… [Read More]
The Whistleblower: David vs Goliath — You Don’t Have to Be A Giant to Make a Difference
The story of David and Goliath is one most of us are familiar with. Goliath, the Bible character, as told in the Books of Samuel, is described as a giant Philistine warrior who was defeated by the young and small David, a shepherd and future king of the Israelites. No one would stand up to… [Read More]
Can Ethical Principles Become the New Norm?
Pick up a newspaper, read the headlines, turn on your TV set and the prevalent news relates to lying, cheating and stealing. Whether it regards our politicians, business professionals, or local leaders much of our daily input is negative. The trust we put in our elected officials, the media, bankers and business executives is at… [Read More]
ENRON Stands Unprecedented as the Poster Child of Blatant Corporate Fraud
In 2001, Enron, then the seventh largest company in the world and the most innovative company in America, whose stock prices doubled every three years, imploded. The American energy company based in Houston, Texas went from $100 billion in revenues and $1 billion in profit to bankrupt, leaving thousands out of work and with no… [Read More]
Banking In the 21st Century: The Great American Ponzi Scheme at Wells Fargo (and all TBTF)
“You should resign, you should give back the money, and you should be criminally investigated.” a fiery Senator Elizabeth Warren told Wells Fargo’s chief executive, John G. Stumpf, during Senate hearings last month. (Watch in Times Video) In September, Wells Fargo reached a $185 million settlement with federal regulators and acknowledged that thousands of employees, under… [Read More]
The Truth Is Getting Out… 43 Million Households Will Know the Truth!
Last week I had the opportunity to be interviewed for Full Measure News, by Sharyl Attkisson, a five-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting. Sharyl is the host and anchor of Full Measure News which is broadcast to 43 million households in 79 markets on 162 Sinclair Broadcast… [Read More]
Snowden: Hero, Whistleblower or Traitor? Make Up Your Own Mind!
Edward Snowden, the NSA consultant and analyst who blew the whistle on the National Security Agency’s (NSA) surveillance of domestic phone calls and emails of American citizens is the subject of a current film, Snowden, directed by Oliver Stone. It is a thought provoking film, an emotional one that pushes buttons and forces you to… [Read More]
Speaking Out Has a Price… Are You Willing to Pay the Cost?
This week I had the opportunity to speak to the University of Nebraska at Omaha for their fifth annual Accounting Speaker Series. Close to two hundred accounting alumni as well as business school students taking ethics courses attended. Many of these young men and women would be auditing company books. Many would see red flags… [Read More]
Senator Warren Calls Out the DOJ – They Ignored 11 Congressional Commission Criminal Referrals!
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Member of the Senate Banking Committee and Ranking Minority Member of the Sub-Committee on Economic Policy, wrote two highly provocative letters this last week requesting a formal investigation into why President Obama’s administration has not brought criminal charges against the individuals and corporations involved in the 2007-2008 financial crisis. According to Bloomberg, Senator… [Read More]
There Aren’t Any Hallmark Cards for Whistleblowers… Yet!
Well National Whistleblower Appreciation Day came and went July 30th, without much fanfare or appreciation from most. Still, the fact that there is such a designated day is a step in the right direction. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore), and their bipartisan Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus led the charge and the U.S…. [Read More]
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