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Defense Tries to Explain Andersen Shredding Routine
Arthur Andersen's defense case in its obstruction of justice trial in Houston began slowly on May 27, but picked up steam as the fourth week of the trial wore on amid continuing skirmishes between prosecutors and defense counsel. Andersen's defense continues to argue that the destruction of Enron Corp.-related documents and e-mails was no more than an attempt to follow the firm's document retention and destruction policy.Cite as 11 C.D.O.S. 1172WILSON & WILSON, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. CITY COUNCIL OF REDWOOD CITY et al.,
Breuer Bids Good-Bye to Justice
Criminal division leader leaves behind a mixed legacy.In a post-hearing brief, prosecutors argue that any failure to disclose a previous SEC investigation of Raj Rajaratnam to the judge who approved the wiretap of his phones was, at most, an innocent mistake.
Paper's Lawyer: Reporter Not Needed to Verify Stories' Authenticity
Jonathan [email protected] lawyer for a Brunswick newspaper this week tried to convince a Georgia Court of Appeals panel that newspaper articles are "self-authenticating."That's an important designation, said lawyer David E. Hudson, because it would make moot fights such as the one played out in a 30-minute oral argument on Wednesday.View more book results for the query "U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission"
SEC Chairwoman Mary Jo White chose Philip Falcone and his hedge fund, Harbinger Capital Partners, as the agency's first target in an effort to extract tougher settlements from defendants. What hasn't been publicly noted is that Harbinger is currently a client of White's former firm, Debevoise & Plimpton.
Simpson, Japanese Firms Handle KKR's Panasonic Buy
In the third major M&A deal out of Japan this week, private equity and investment giant KKR, advised by its longtime lawyers from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, said Friday it has agreed to acquire Panasonic's health care unit for $1.67 billion.Latest Chapter: Kasowitz on Hand as Borders Begins Chapter 11
After nearly two years of restructuring efforts, Borders finally filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday. The nation's second-largest book retailer has turned to Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman to help it reorganize in Chapter 11. Baker & McKenzie is handling DIP financing negotiations for the debtor.Simpson, Japanese Firms Handle KKR's Panasonic Buy
In the third major M&A deal out of Japan this week, private equity and investment giant KKR, advised by its longtime lawyers from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, said Friday it has agreed to acquire Panasonic's health care unit for $1.67 billion.State AI Legislation Is on the Move in 2024
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