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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

The American Lawyer

Boies Schiller, Dentons Accused of Coercing Client Into Perjury in $300M Suit

Frank Corsini says he engaged Boies Schiller Flexner in arbitration proceedings before an International Chamber of Commerce tribunal to enforce an invalid power purchase agreement created by a Dentons partner regarding an investment in Senegal.
5 minute read

International Edition

Vietnam's Anti-Corruption Campaign Has Slowed Legal Approvals, Stymying Deal Flow

A more measured approach by investors and authorities has prompted longer due diligence processes.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Alleged 'Catch and Kill' Collusion Between Trump Camp, Tabloid Was One-Off: Publisher

On redirect Friday, Ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker forcefully reiterated that he had never entered into an agreement like the one in this case with any presidential candidate, nor had his organization ever paid as much money for stories.
3 minute read

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