By Christine Simmons | November 20, 2018
Amid an overall decrease in enforcement activity, King & Spalding says its financial regulatory practice has seen increased demand, leading to four new hires with FINRA backgrounds.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan S. Sack | November 16, 2018
White-Collar Crime columnists Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan S. Sack discuss the relationship between corporate internal investigations and the constitutional rights asserted by the defense in 'United States v. Connolly' and 'United States v. Blumberg'. While neither case resulted in a dispositive ruling, the defense arguments, government opposition and judicial reactions are instructive.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Matthew L. Biben | November 15, 2018
If you have been asked to join the board of directors of a financial institution, you should be asking yourself two questions: “What do I need to know in order to effectively oversee and hold management accountable for complying with AML laws and regulations?” and “What questions should I be asking management and the chief compliance officer (CCO) about the company's AML policies and U.S. sanctions programs?”
By Scott Flaherty | November 15, 2018
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Robert Stolz ordered Joel Sanders, the former Dewey & LeBoeuf CFO convicted last year on felony charges related to a scheme to defraud the defunct firm's lenders and investors, into custody.
By Christine Simmons | November 14, 2018
While his former prosecutor colleagues remain at Boies, Randall Jackson said he was drawn to Willkie for its culture, leadership and attorney talent.
By Christine Simmons | November 13, 2018
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said former Dewey & LeBoeuf CFO Joel Sanders should be jailed until he can pay a $1 million fine, and accused him of understating his assets.
By Jeff Kern | November 9, 2018
New York's status as the global finance capital means that members of the metro-area criminal bar sometimes find themselves defending stockbrokers, investment bankers, traders, research analysts, compliance officers, and other financial professionals. While these cases often generate robust retainers, they also present unique challenges resulting from the regulatory reporting regime that governs the securities industry.
By Ellis Kim | November 7, 2018
Matthew Whitaker, who has served as Sessions's chief of staff, will fill in as acting U.S. attorney general, President Donald Trump said in a tweet Wednesday.
By Justin J. Santolli | November 2, 2018
The Third Circuit's recent decision serves to underscore that the law regarding the domestic injury requirement is still evolving and needs to be carefully monitored by those involved with or considering bringing RICO claims.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By William F. Johnson | October 31, 2018
Corporate Crime columnist William F. Johnson writes: Can the guilty plea allocution of a corporation be admitted against an individual defendant in a criminal trial to prove the existence of a conspiracy? A recent evidentiary ruling in the Southern District of New York suggests it can, provided that “signatories” to the corporate plea agreement are available for cross-examination.
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