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New York Law Journal

Reporting on Use of Vehicle Devices Found Lacking

None of the six counties examined in the state comptroller's review of ignition interlock devices consistently notified courts or local district attorneys' offices when drivers tried to start their vehicles while drunk or attempted to tamper with the devices.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Limits in New FCPA Leniency Program May Hinder Effectiveness

In their International Criminal Law and Enforcement column, Nicholas M. De Feis and Philip C. Patterson write: On April 5, the Fraud Section of the DOJ announced a pilot program offering potential leniency to corporations that self-report Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations. Although intended to incentivize self-reporting, the program has limits and collateral requirements for credit that should cause corporate counsel serious concerns.
20 minute read

National Law Journal

Firm Name on Hastert Support Letter Was 'Mistake,' Mayer Brown Partner Says

Former Mayer Brown chairman Tyrone Fahner said he made a mistake by using firm letterhead to write a letter in support of former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, who faces sentencing Wednesday in connection with a hush-money scandal.
17 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Feds Charge Former Conn. Bankruptcy Attorney With Embezzlement

A longtime former New Haven bankruptcy attorney who recently resigned from the bar over allegations of mishandling client funds is now facing a federal criminal charge. Peter Ressler, 68, of Woodbridge, was charged April 25 with embezzlement of debtors' funds, according to the Connecticut U.S. Attorney's Office.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

What All Good Compliance Programs Have in Common

A first-of-its-kind report released April 25 offers a road map for creating high-quality compliance programs, no matter the company's size.
7 minute read

International Edition

U.K. Government to Push For Capped Legal Fees

in the wake of controversy over the 2.8 million pounds that Freshfields billed for its work on the Eurostar sale last year, the U.K. government will seek capped fee agreements with its external law firms.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Center for American Progress Launches Resource Website on 2016 Supreme Court Decisions

The website features videos, briefs and articles from litigators and legal professionals on the importance of current cases and the Scalia vacancy.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

When Judges Wanted to Get Paid, They Went to Court

The federal government has shelled out more than $350 million to settle judges' back pay claims.
12 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Conn. U.S. Attorney Launches Panel To Address Backlash Against Muslims, Arabs

The backlash against the Muslim and Arab communities following terrorist attacks hit home in Connecticut last fall, when a man fired several gunshots at the Baitul Aman Mosque in Meriden.
13 minute read

Law.com

A Flood of Nearly 100 Flint Civil Suits Filed Amid Criminal Charges

Criminal charges filed this week against three government employees over the Flint water crisis come as many state and local officials are fighting off civil cases by hiring their own attorneys and, in some cases, already moving to dismiss the litigation.
13 minute read

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