Amy Walsh

November 29, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

The Department of Justice's new guidance regarding the appointment of corporate monitors could significantly change the dynamics for companies dealing with the important element of corporate compliance. This article explores key takeaways to consider as a result of the DOJ's new approach.

By Amy Walsh and Sarah Foley

7 minute read

March 17, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Amy Walsh, a partner at Morvillo LLP, analyzes the Second Circuit's recent decision in 'SEC v. Contorinis,' which held that a defendant in an insider trading case can be forced to disgorge not only the illicit profits he personally earned, but also the illegal profits earned by an innocent third party that the defendant did not control.

By Amy Walsh

9 minute read

November 05, 2008 | Corporate Counsel

The recently issued SEC enforcement manual, which addresses a variety of subjects ranging from waiver of the attorney client privilege to the best practices for Bates stamping documents, is a welcome reference tool that contains a multitude of detailed provisions, says attorney Amy Walsh. Given the market events of the past few months, and the heightened SEC activity that inevitably will ensue, this manual is requisite reading for any attorney who interacts with the Division of Enforcement.

By Amy Walsh

15 minute read

October 30, 2008 | New York Law Journal

Amy Walsh, a partner at Kostelanetz & Fink, writes that since its establishment in 1934, the policies and practices governing the Securities and Exchange Commission have existed under a shroud of mystery accessible only to those who previously worked at the SEC or to those who represented parties in front of the commission.But recently the SEC's Division of Enforcement issued a 122-page Enforcement Manual that addresses a multitude of subjects, ranging from waiver of the attorney-client privilege to the best practices for Bates stamping documents.

By Amy Walsh

14 minute read