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Fifth Circuit Confirms Carpatsky Petroleum’s $147 million Arbitration Award

04/16/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Financial Crimes

On April 6, 2020, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed Carpatsky Petroleum Corporation’s (“Carpatsky”) enforcement of a $147 million arbitration award against OJSC Ukrnafta (“Ukrnafta”). Carpatsky is represented by Philip Hilder and Stephanie McGuire, Hilder & Associates, P.C.,…

SEC Whistleblower Reward to Internal Auditor

04/15/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Firm News

The SEC announced a whistleblower reward to an internal auditor in the amount of $450,000. The auditor who had compliance related duties received the award after reporting concerns internally within the company and followed up with the SEC 120…

What Types of Financial Fraud Will Increase During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

04/14/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Fraud, White Collar Crimes

The Texas Securities Board (TSB) has issued an investor alert and guidance to protect the public from white-collar criminals and fraudsters from exploiting the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic for financial gain. Fraudsters will use recent events to lure investors into…

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