From Antitrust to FCPA Liability
Investigations of anti-competitive conduct can unearth corrupt practices, leading to even greater exposure for companies, explain Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher attorneys.
White Collar Crime
From Antitrust to FCPA Liability
Benefits of Early Loss Calculation
Examining damages caused sooner than later in a case may be advantageous to white-collar defendants at sentencing, explain Latham & Watkins attorneys.
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State's FCA Deemed Subpar
According to the Office of Inspector General, the California law no longer meets federal guidelines to qualify for financial incentives, explain Paul Hastings attorneys.
SEC's War on Insider Trading
The commission has increased the number of prosecutions, often employing novel theories of liability, says Jared L. Kopel of Wilson Sonsini.
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Challenges of International Litigation
The SEC and private litigants seeking to prosecute securities violations in China have an uphill discovery battle, explains Michael C. Tu of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.
Defenses to Discount Fraud Stripped
In a recent decision, the Ninth Circuit made it easier for prosecutors to obtain convictions for procurement of unwarranted discounts, explains Louis Feuchtbaum of Sideman & Bancroft.
Tracking Changes in FCPA
Last year saw a rise in anti-corruption enforcement and changes in leadership, signaling a likelihood of greater governmental scrutiny, explains Bethany Hengsbach.
SEC Willing to Strike a Deal
Complying with investigations and other requirements may result in non-prosecution letters from the commission, explains Jared Kopel of Willson, Sonsini.
New Safe Harbor for Corporate Transgressions
Revised sentensing guidelines let companies mitigate violations with an effective ethics and compliance program, explains Haywood Gilliam of Covington & Burling.
Shorter Prison Terms for White-Collar Offenders
Amendments to sentencing guidelines offer attorneys new tools to lower sentences for their clients, explains Jessica Nall of Farella Braun + Martel.
Tread Softly in First Interview
By William Goodman |
7/12/10 2:49 PM
William Goodman says that at the start of a white-collar case, the priorities are getting relevant facts while building a relationship of trust.
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