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New York Law Journal

'Molineux' Doctrine Takes Center Stage as Trump Jurors Confront 'Access Hollywood' Tape

Former Trump Campaign Press Secretary Hope Hicks took the stand and told jurors media response to the "Access Hollywood" tape was so forceful it wiped news of a category four hurricane off the map.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Miles Guo Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charges in SDNY

The plea, taken by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres, came weeks before a fraud trial for Guo, a Chinese businessman.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Legal Games'?: Attorneys for Trump, Stormy Daniels Clash in Exchange Over Nature of Payments

"If you're not here to play legal games, don't use the word 'extract,'" Stormy Daniels' former counsel Keith Davidson said in response to extortion insinuations.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

When Is a Campaign Contribution a Bribe?

Campaign contributions can reflect genuine support for a candidate's positions and appreciation for ordinary aid to constituents. They can also become a bribe—that is, part of an illegal quid pro quo for political favors. What should the test be for deciding when a campaign contribution turns into a bribe?
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Prosecuted for a Proffer

A recent development in the corruption prosecution of Senator Robert Menendez should set off alarm bells in the white-collar defense bar. While prosecutors have often sought to use statements made by counsel against defendants, bringing criminal charges against a client based on information conveyed during an attorney proffer is unprecedented.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'Stall and Duck': Software Salesman Says CEO Told Him to Lie

Former Autonomy VP of OEM sales Harald Collet said CEO Michael Lynch gave him misleading "talking points" on what to say to investors.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

At Trump Trial, Lawyer for Stormy Daniels, Karen McDougal Tells Details of Deals

Keith Davidson spent much of the day reading text messages he and the ex-National Enquirer editor-in-chief. In one, he joked about receiving an "ambassadorship" for helping suppress negative information about the man who would become President.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Bruce Was Not a Tipper': Trump SPAC Merger Bid at Center of Insider-Trading Trial

The defendant is accused of helping two Florida brothers to reap $22 million when news of an upcoming deal became public.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Ex-HP CEO Apotheker Defends Rationale for $11B Autonomy Purchase That Blew Up

Leo Apotheker said he relied on Autonomy's financials when he championed the deal. Prosecutors accuse its CEO, Michael Lynch, of fabricating those numbers.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Trump Is Held in Contempt and Fined $9,000 by Merchan for Violating Gag Order

Prosecutors had asked that the former president be held in contempt following more than 10 online statements about witnesses and jurors.
4 minute read

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