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Skilling – Commentary on the Decision
The Fifth Circuit issued a 106 page opinion in the Skilling case (see here or here) – here are some thoughts on it – Many courts have struggled with the scope and definition of the honest services fraud statute. Since its passage, section 1346 has caused several opinions that have attempted to provide a definition
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Skilling- Sentencing Reversal and Remand; Conviction Stands
Opinion here – Download 06-20885-CR0.pdf Commentary to follow. (esp) (from San Diego)
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In the News & Around the Blogosphere
Tom Baxter, AJC.com, Griffin Bell, Carter’s attorney general, dies (for background on Bell see King & Spalding here) Liz Moyer, Forbes, SEC To Probe Its Oversight Of Madoff Liz Moyer, Forbes, Why The SEC Missed Madoff Pamela A. MacLean, National LJ, Defrauded borrowers are crime victims -Ruling could affect alleged Madoff victims. Sasha Issenberg, Boston.com,
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The Changing of the Guard
Some are leaving DOJ, and certainly in the next few weeks we likely will see a good many more moving to the private side. (see here) But there will also be a transition occurring from the private side to the public sphere. For one, Sujit M. Raman is moving from Hogan & Hartson to be
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In the News & Around the Blogosphere
Dexter Filkens, NYTimes, Bribes Corrode Afghans’ Trust in Government David Barboza, NYTimes, Chinese Court Convicts 11 in Microsoft Piracy Case Julie Kay, Nat. L.J., Legal public interest groups hit by Madoff -Groups scramble to make up for shortfalls triggered by scandal Gary L. Wright, Charlotte Observer, Charlotte trio vying to be U.S. attorney -Ex-prosecutors are
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In the News & Around the Blogosphere
Eric Torbenson, Dallas Morning News, U.S. Attorney Roper quits to join white-collar practice Carrie Johnson, Washington Post, End of the Year Brings A Burst of Settlements With Justice Department Ben Conery, Washington Times, Blagojevich prosecutor short on time John Steele, Legal Ethics Forum, Top Ten Legal Ethics Stories of 2008 (esp)
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More on Pardons & Commutations
More on Pardons & Commutations – Charlie Savage NYTimes, has an article titled On Fast Track for Clemency, via the Oval Office and there are wonderful follow-ups from P.S. Ruckman Jr., Pardon Power, ABC News: Pardon Breakdown and The Times: On Pardons and Access . Some observations – The process has its issues and those who are
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2009 – What Will We See
What’s Coming in 2009 The New Year delivers a variety of interesting cases and issues in the white collar crime field, and many unresolved issues from last year. What can we expect to see (in no particular order): confirmation hearing on Eric Holder a new Attorney General with new policies and procedures Madoff –
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2008 White Collar Crime Awards
2008 White Collar Crime Awards Each year this blog has honored individuals and organizations for their work in the white collar crime arena by bestowing "The Collar" on those who deserve praise, scorn, acknowledgment, blessing, curse, or whatever else might be appropriate. I welcome comments from readers who would like to suggest additional categories or
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Eric Holder – The Forthcoming Confirmation
President-Elect Obama has expressed his desire to have Eric Holder as his Attorney General. (see here). The initial comments focused on his role in the Marc Rich pardon (see here) and the questions he would likely face in light of his role in this case. And then we saw President Bush suddenly facing issues on
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