Eric Holder Seeks Law for More Money for Whistleblowers

The transcript discusses the Attorney General's upcoming speech at NYU Law School, focusing on the challenges faced in prosecuting individuals from the financial crisis. It highlights the roadblocks encountered, such as executives being insulated and avoiding email trails. The Attorney General plans to propose legislative changes to increase financial penalties and FBI hiring for white-collar crimes. The discussion also covers bipartisan support for whistleblower models and anticipates future prosecutions targeting individuals involved in financial misconduct.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the Justice Department in prosecuting financial crisis cases?

• Public disinterest

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of evidence

• Executives being too insulated

What change is the Attorney General seeking in financial crisis laws?

• Decreasing penalties for banks

• Increasing the cap on penalties

• Eliminating whistleblower rewards

• Reducing FBI involvement

Which law is mentioned as a successful bipartisan model for whistleblower rewards?

• Glass-Steagall Act

• Dodd-Frank Act

• Sarbanes-Oxley Act

• False Claims Act

What is the focus of the upcoming prosecutions mentioned by the Attorney General?

• Environmental violations

• Tax evasion

• Individual accountability in financial misconduct

• Corporate restructuring

In which areas does the government feel confident about their cases, according to the Attorney General?

• Libor and FX rate rigging

• Real estate fraud

• Healthcare fraud

• Cybersecurity breaches