Brian Steinwascher

February 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

New York State Senator Todd Kaminsky has introduced a bill in the new legislative session that would make lying to state prosecutors or investigators a felony. Kaminsky and other supporters of the proposed bill mistakenly believe that state prosecutors face challenges in successfully prosecuting non-violent or non-drug-related crimes. Contrary to Kaminsky's supposition, creating a new crime that is easily charged but not easily defended against does nothing to further criminal justice reform.

By Maranda Fritz and Brian Steinwascher

7 minute read

November 21, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Maranda Fritz, Brian Waller and Brian Steinwascher of Thompson Hine discuss decisions addressing the impact of a corporation becoming entwined in governmental actions, including the Second Circuit's recent decision in 'Gilman', and pending motions predicated on the internal investigation that preceded the indictment in 'United States v. Blumberg'.

By Maranda Fritz, Brian Waller and Brian Steinwascher

19 minute read