With the Conrad Black trial ready to start with opening statements today (see here), here are background posts on this trial –

Ready to Roll in the Black Trial

Two Former CEOs Head to Trial 

Lord Black’s "Difficulties"

Lord Black’s Assets Frozen

Another $1 Million in Cash Will Keep Lord Black Free on Bail

Hollinger Will Pay a Substantial Portion of Lord Black’s Attorney’s Fees

Lord Black Learns the Hard Way that Documents Don’t Get Much Protection

Lord Black Enters His Second Not Guilty Plea This Month

Lord Black Indicted on Additional Charges

Three Outside Hollinger Directors Receive Notice of Possible SEC Civil Suit

Lord Black Pleads Not Guilty 12/2/05Hollinger Execs Case – A Lot Happening

Lord Black Will Be Arraigned on Nov. 30

Lord Black Indicted on Fraud Charges

Will Lord Black Be the Next to Try the "Honest-but-Ignorant CEO" Defense?

Lord Black Is the Target of a Criminal Investigation

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