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Corruption
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White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Abramoff on 60 Minutes
By Ellen Podgor
Check it out here.(esp)
Sentencing Law and Policy
“US judge: Prosecutors overcharged ex-Pa. Sen. Fumo in 137-count corruption case” … UPDATE: Fumo resentenced to 61 months
Main November 10, 2011"US judge: Prosecutors overcharged ex-Pa. Sen. Fumo in 137-count corruption case" ... UPDATE: Fumo resentenced to 61 monthsThe title of this post is the headline of this…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Old corrupt pol facing new federal sentencing after Third Circuit reasonableness rejection
Main November 9, 2011Old corrupt pol facing new federal sentencing after Third Circuit reasonableness rejectionAs discussed in this effective local article, which is headlined "Former State Sen. Vincent J. Fumo's…
Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog
SFO tells whistleblowers: “It’s good to talk”
By Reed Smith
This post was written by Simon Hart. The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has stepped up its attempts to persuade employees and professional advisors to blow the whistle on fraudulent…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Corrupt lobbyist gets prison term 20 months instead of the 20 years first sought by feds
Main October 26, 2011Corrupt lobbyist gets prison term 20 months instead of the 20 years first sought by fedsAs detailed in this AP report, a "former lobbyist who was a…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
In the News & Around the Blogosphere
By Ellen Podgor
David Ingram, BLT Blog, John Edwards' Lawyer Faces Conflicts QuestionMike Scarcella, BLT Blog, Ex-Lobbyist Sentenced To One Day In Jail In Corruption CaseJoe Palazzolo, WSJ Law Blog, Ethics Office Clears…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Feds want a lot more prison time for corrupt state pol Vincent Fumo
Main October 19, 2011Feds want a lot more prison time for corrupt state pol Vincent FumoSentencing briefs for the upcoming resentencing of former Pennsylvania State Senator Vince Fumo were filed…
Subject to Inquiry
“Corruption – The New Corporate Challenge” by Nick Kochan and Robin Goodyear – book launch at McGuireWoods offices 18 October 2011
By Government Investigations Group
This evening, 18 October 2011, Nick Kochan and Robin Goodyear are launching their new book on corruption.
PropertyProf Blog
Vernon, CA, ctd.
By propertyprof
Earlier this year, Tanya had a nice post on Vernon, California, a small city on the outskirts of downtown LA. To recap, Vernon has only 95 residents but is home…
MS Litigation Review & Commentary
Why Wasn’t Ed Peters Prosecuted for Mississippi State Crimes?
That's a question that was asked in this weekend's Clarion-Ledger article by Jerry Mitchell following the unsealing of Ed Peters' grand jury testimony [available here courtesy of NMC] in Scruggs-gate. …