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The Deutsche Bank LIBOR Case: When Justice Is Outsourced
In 2019, two former Deutsche Bank traders were convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy charges, which the Second Circuit later reversed. This case highlights two alarming trends: the DOJ outsourcing criminal investigations to private law firms and targeted institutions placing the blame for alleged wrongdoing on low-level employees to avoid more serious criminal consequences themselves.The DOJ Cracks Down on AI-Powered Crimes
In recent public comments, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco identified the emerging threat posed by AI as a top enforcement priority and announced that the DOJ will begin targeting crimes "made significantly more dangerous by the misuse of AI."Look and Listen: How To Conduct Effective Pre-Litigation Investigations
In short, if you are not conducting a robust pre-litigation investigation of any major case, you are handicapping yourself before you begin. Such work is productive, cost-effective and a force multiplier if done correctly.View more book results for the query "*"
Out of the Shadows: SEC Test Case To Bring 'Shadow Trading' Into Light
The SEC is now at trial in an enforcement action against former biopharma executive Matthew Panuwat related to "shadow trading" activities. The trial will not only be the first major test of the SEC's "shadow trading" legal theory before a jury, but will also have significant ramifications for in-house counsel and compliance teams on how to train their employees on trading practices.A Divorce Court Prioritizes a Family's Best Interests
Alan Feigenbaum discusses the recent decision in J.H. v. C.H. He writes: "I couldn't help but smile in complete satisfaction from start to finish, because in this case, a divorce court did what we, as matrimonial lawyers, can only hope for: it prioritized the best interests of a family."Internal Investigations and Self-Disclosures in a Time of Enhanced Whistleblower Incentives
In recent years, the DOJ has taken steps to incentivize disclosure of potential wrongdoing by companies and individuals. In light of new incentives for individual whistleblowers and the evolving expectations of enforcement officials, the stakes are high for in-house counsel and compliance officers to quickly assess the potential benefits and risks of making a voluntary self-disclosureWho's Responsible in Sex Abuse Claims Against Out-of-State Non-Profits?
"Lawsuits alleging sexual assault/abuse of minors spiked in New Jersey following the enactment of the state's Child Victims Act in 2019," writes Joel H. Feigenbaum of Post & Schell, as he covers recent court decisions stemming from those suits.Stepping From 2023 Into the New Year
As 2023 came to an end, and 2024 began to unfold, the Surrogate and Appellate Courts throughout the state have been busy issuing decisions of interest—not only to the trusts and estate practitioner but to the bar at large.Download Now
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