By Alexander Lugo | November 2, 2022
Akrivis Law Group has hired Walter Norkin, a veteran of the U.S. attorneys offices in Miami and Brooklyn, to lead the firm's International Crime Defense practice.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By William F. Johnson | November 2, 2022
Following a sweep investigation, financial regulators recently unveiled a string of settlements with large institutions arising out of employees' use of unauthorized or "off-channel" applications such as WhatsApp for business-related communications. A closer look at the settlements reveals some takeaways regarding the regulators' approach to resolving multiple cases with similar issues, and that approach appears to be largely one-size-fits-all, with limited transparency.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David Aaron | November 2, 2022
A discussion of two cases, 'United States v. Ji Chaoqun' and 'United States v. Alshahhi,' both dealing with 18 U.S.C. §951, which criminalizes acting in the United States as an agent of a foreign government without notifying the attorney general.
By Andrew Goudsward | November 1, 2022
Nicholas McQuaid, who most recently served as a top official in the Justice Department's criminal division, said Latham is best positioned to navigate the DOJ's increasing emphasis on cross-border issues.
By Jacqueline C. Wolff and Emma C. Jogerst | November 1, 2022
Although Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco's new Memo — as is true of all DAG memos governing an Administration's corporate prosecutions policy — is ostensibly intended as guidance to the attorneys at DOJ and the various United States Attorney's Offices around the country, it is helpful as a guide to the defense community in advising corporate clients.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan Sack | November 1, 2022
In this edition of their White-Collar Crime column, Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan Sack first analyze the majority and concurring opinions in 'Ruan'. Next, they draw a parallel with the law relating to a reliance on counsel defense. They conclude by suggesting how 'Ruan' might be applied in other contexts.
National Law Journal | Commentary
By Robert Stern and Sarah Coyne | October 31, 2022
Individual accountability is at the forefront of the government's enforcement strategy—and that includes gatekeepers.
By Jonathan S. Feld and Lisa M. Burnett | October 25, 2022
The attorney-client privilege is a critical component in the legal process but its protection is constantly being challenged in complicated corporate investigations. There are measures that attorneys should, where possible, take steps to mitigate the risk of losing the privilege.
By ALM Staff | October 21, 2022
The NLJ takes the pulse of litigation departments in top law firms in our nation's capital.
By Ross Todd | October 21, 2022
Daniel Fetterman of Kasowitz Benson Torres represented Venezualan businessman Abraham Shiera, who received a sentence of one year and a day of prison time, a significant downward departure from the guidelines range for his role in the bribery scandal involving PDVSA, the Venezuelan state-run oil company.
Presented by BigVoodoo
The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.
The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.
Consulting Magazine identifies the best firms to work for in the consulting profession.
McCarter & English, LLP is seeking a Real Estate associate with 3-5 years of law firm experience with complex and sophisticated lending...
McCarter & English, LLP, a well established and growing law firm, is actively seeking a talented and driven associate having 2-5 years o...
McCarter & English, LLP is actively seeking a midlevel insurance coverage associate for its Newark, NJ and/or Philadelphia, PA offices. ...