White Collar Crime

International Edition

DLA Piper Hires Ex-Paul Hastings, Pinsents Partners in London

By Charlotte Johnstone | March 1, 2024

One of the new joiners had headed Pinsents' global investigations practice.

2 minute read

International Edition

White & Case Associate Stands as Conservative MP—Speaks at 'PopCon' Launch

By Jack Womack | February 14, 2024

Mhairi Fraser is an associate in White & Case's white collar team in London, and previously ran to become a Conservative MP in 2015.

2 minute read
International Edition

Singapore Government Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Charges, Appoints Top Litigator

By Jessica Seah | January 19, 2024

Represented by top litigator Davinder Singh SC of his own set Davinder Singh Chambers, the former minister pleaded not guilty.

3 minute read

International Edition

Paul Hastings, Baker McKenzie Advise as IT Giant Reaches $220M Corruption Charges Settlement

By Alfred Olufemi | January 16, 2024

The settlement deal will see SAP pay over $220 million in penalties and disgorgement payments to the US and South African authorities.

4 minute read
International Edition

Should International Arbitrators Be Watch Dogs or Hound Dogs?

By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky | December 13, 2023

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
International Edition

Addleshaws and McDermott Co-Advise as Entain Agrees £615M Settlement in Bribery Case

By Aishah Hussain | December 6, 2023

The owner of Ladbrokes and Coral has reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the Crown Prosecution Service in response to allegations of bribery.

4 minute read
International Edition

A Cohen & Gresser Spinoff Opens in Paris to Focus on Litigation and White-Collar Defense

By Anne Bagamery | November 28, 2023

The new firm, Henriot & Associés, aims to stand out in a busy field that includes established specialty firms as well as growing departments of Global 200 players.

4 minute read
International Edition

SFO Raids Axiom Ince Offices, Makes Seven Arrests

By Jack Womack | November 14, 2023

SFO investigators were accompanied by Metropolitan Police officers as they raided offices in locations in the South East of England early Tuesday morning.

2 minute read
International Edition

Money Laundering Scandal Takes Center Stage in Singapore. Is the City's 'Squeaky Clean' Reputation at Risk?

By Jessica Seah | October 11, 2023

An influx of wealth and the rapid growth of fintech companies operating on a global level without a comprehensive regulatory framework has led to an increase in high-profile corruption, fraud and money laundering cases involving unprecedented amounts of money.

7 minute read
International Edition

Recent US Supreme Court Rulings Nullify 'FIFA Gate' Convictions

By Amy Guthrie | September 11, 2023

Debevoise & Plimpton, Norton Rose Fulbright and Baker & Hostetler won acquittal for a former Fox TV executive and co-conspirators, citing the U.S. Supreme Court's Percoco and Ciminelli rulings. The U.S. Supreme Court's May ruling could undermine certain Department of Justice prosecutions, lawyers say.

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

Supreme Court To Decide Scope of Key Federal Corruption Statute

By Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan Sack | February 29, 2024

Section 666 of Title 18 has become one of the most important legal tools used in the federal prosecution of state and local corruption. It will soon be taken up by the Supreme Court. This article discusses another important federal anti-corruption statute, 18 U.S.C. §201. It then describes the competing interpretations of Section 666 and concludes with comments on the implications of a Supreme Court decision in 'United States v. Snyder'.

10 minute read
New York Law Journal

Issues Under the Corporate Transparency Act for Trusts

By Andrew Shore | February 29, 2024

On Jan. 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) came into force, requiring the vast majority of small limited liability companies, corporations…

9 minute read
New York Law Journal

Bankman-Fried's Attorneys Call for Leniency in Sentencing

By Jane Wester | February 28, 2024

Bankman-Fried's attorneys at Mukasey Young, led by Marc Mukasey, described the 100-year sentence recommendation in Bankman-Fried's presentence report as "barbaric" and "grotesque."

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

Blank Rome Adds 4 From Akerman in Second 2024 White Collar Group Hire

By Amanda O'Brien | February 27, 2024

Partners Bradley Henry and Kathleen Shannon lead the team, which is divided between New York and Washington.

4 minute read
New York Law Journal

Bankman-Fried Trial Attorneys to Withdraw From Case Before Sentencing, FTX Founder's New Lawyer Tells Judge

By Jane Wester | February 21, 2024

Bankman-Fried's new attorneys, Marc Mukasey and Torrey Young of Mukasey Young, are set to file his sentencing memorandum.

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

Ex-Big Law Partner Sentenced to 3 Years Supervised Release in False Statements Case

By Jane Wester | February 20, 2024

John Roesser told Judge Analisa Torres that he has "always, always, always loved the law" and regretted the impact of his offense on the court system.

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

Second Circuit Sets Standard for Distinguishing Opinions From Facts in Securities Fraud Cases

By Anthony Michael Sabino | February 16, 2024

A discussion of the case 'Union Asset Management Holding AG v. Philip Morris International Inc. (In re Philip Morris International Inc. Securities Litigation) where the Second Circuit elucidates on distinguishing fact from opinion.

8 minute read
New York Law Journal

Feds Say Death of Key Witness in Brian Benjamin Bribery Case Does Not Affect Pending Appeal

By Jane Wester | February 15, 2024

A Second Circuit panel composed of Judges Amalya Kearse, Dennis Jacobs and Steven Menashi has been deliberating on the future of Benjamin's bribery and fraud charges since oral arguments in May.

4 minute read
New Jersey Law Journal

Former McElroy Deutsch CFO Charged With Embezzlement

By Amanda O'Brien | February 15, 2024

John Dunlea faces a potential total of 15 years in prison and fines of up to $165,000 under New Jersey law.

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

Read the Decision: Judge Denies Trump Omnibus Motion, Setting Stage for Trial

By Emily Saul | February 15, 2024

Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan counsel failed to meet the burdens necessary to sustain their argument that Trump should be afforded a hearing over alleged prosecutorial targeting.

6 minute read

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