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New York Law Journal

After Tumultuous Year, Crypto Not Likely to Leave Regulatory Uncertainty Behind

White-collar defense attorneys doubted that high-profile criminal prosecutions such as those of the FTX and Binance founders would continue in 2024, but said they will keep a close eye on regulatory developments.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Ex-Nikola CEO Sentenced to 4 Years for Securities and Wire Fraud in SDNY

U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos said he did not believe Trevor Milton was likely to reoffend, but he nonetheless noted that "the law does not permit a pass for good intentions."
3 minute read

Law.com

Leveraging Data and Deal Terms to Meet the Demands of the DOJ's New M&A Safe Harbor

This article describes the DOJ's new M&A safe harbor policy and also provides practical insights on how companies engaged in M&A can meet the DOJ's expectations.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Ex-FBI Counterintelligence Leader Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison in Russia Sanctions Case

Charles McGonigal pleaded guilty in August to participating in a scheme to assist sanctioned Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Did Michael Cohen's Lawyer Cite Fake Cases? US Judge Aims To Find Out

U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman of the Southern District of New York issued a two-page order to show cause Tuesday, writing that Cohen's attorney David M. Schwartz, a solo practitioner in New York, cited three cases as examples of "District Court decisions, affirmed by the Second Circuit Court, granting early termination of supervised release."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Avoiding Conflicts With a Joint Defense Member Who Flips

A recent decision from the Southern District of Florida illustrates a benefit of utilizing a written joint defense agreement properly tailored to limit future conflicts, rather than relying on the oral agreements that are common among many practitioners.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

Ex-Rep. George Santos Is Engaging in Plea Talks After Expulsion From Congress, EDNY Prosecutors Say

Santos' case is currently scheduled for trial in September, though prosecutors have repeatedly asked for a date in May or June instead. Santos' attorney Joseph Murray opposed that request at Tuesday's conference, citing the volume of discovery in the case.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Should International Arbitrators Be Watch Dogs or Hound Dogs?

International arbitrations often involve large amounts of money concerning, on occasion, indications of illegality, including criminal activity. What arbitrators can and should do when they have some awareness of such illegal activity has recently become the subject of commentaries and analyses.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Medicaid Office Expands Self-Disclosure Program, Requires Transparency

A discussion of several state-level changes related to the False Claims Act, specifically how NY has amended its overpayment process and changed how they're processing claims.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Feds Face 'Higher Bar' in Adams Campaign Probe in Wake of SCOTUS Rulings

While precedents and previous cases illustrate potential pitfalls, the investigation of NYC Mayor Eric Adams campaign activities, now "overt," appears to be moving forward with urgency, lawyers said.
7 minute read

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