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Daniel R. Alonso

Daniel R. Alonso

March 01, 2006 | New York Law Journal

Use Caution in Negotiating Deferred Prosecution Agreements

Daniel R. Alonso, a partner at Kaye Scholer, writes that more and more, companies desperate to avoid an indictment or criminal conviction are willing to agree to sweeping structural reforms, the creation of intricate new business procedures, and the appointment of independent monitors as part of deferred prosecution and non-prosecution agreements. But is a DPA always appropriate, and are such burdensome provisions necessary in every case?

By Daniel R. Alonso

17 minute read

May 16, 2007 | National Law Journal

Lying During Investigations Will Only Make Matters Worse

Scooter Libby's recent conviction provides another opportunity for corporate executives embroiled in government investigations to consider the potential pitfalls involved in interviews with the government or testimony before investigative bodies. Attorney Daniel R. Alonso writes that aside from advising clients to tell the truth, white-collar defense counsel may do better by analyzing the various motivations that might lead otherwise innocent individuals into lying to prosecutors or a grand jury.

By Daniel R. Alonso

8 minute read

May 16, 2007 | Law.com

Lying During Investigations Will Only Make Matters Worse

Scooter Libby's recent conviction provides another opportunity for corporate executives embroiled in government investigations to consider the potential pitfalls involved in interviews with the government or testimony before investigative bodies. Attorney Daniel R. Alonso writes that aside from advising clients to tell the truth, white-collar defense counsel may do better by analyzing the various motivations that might lead otherwise innocent individuals into lying to prosecutors or a grand jury.

By Daniel R. Alonso

8 minute read