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Corruption
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Global Investigations & Compliance Review
Corruption-Fighting Ethos
Having generated much controversy and triggered furious hunger strikes, The National reports that a revised Lokpal Bill is likely to be introduced into the Indian Parliament in November. Dr Veerappa Moily,…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
In the News & Around the Blogosphere
By Ellen Podgor
Bob Van Voris & Patricia Hurtado, San Francisco Chronicle, Bloomberg News, Ex-Galleon Trader Zvi Goffer Sentenced to 10 Years in PrisonFox News, Italy G8 Corruption Case to Go to TrialAnnie…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Federal sentencing postponed from former Gov. Blagojevich
Main September 26, 2011Federal sentencing postponed from former Gov. BlagojevichAs detailed in this local article, "Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s sentencing next month on his sweeping corruption charges has been postponed,…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Important sentencing ruling in favor of lobbyist involved in Abramoff scandal
Main September 20, 2011Important sentencing ruling in favor of lobbyist involved in Abramoff scandalAs detailed in this new Washington Post piece, which is headlined "Judge slashes recommended sentencing guidelines for…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
In the News & Around the Blogosphere
By Ellen Podgor
Milton J. Valencia & Martin Finucane, Boston.com, Former Mass. speaker DiMasi sentenced to 8 years on corruption chargesDOJ Press Release, New York Stock Broker Sentenced to Prison in International Stock…
Subject to Inquiry
Identifying and Resolving Fraud and Corruption Cases in the US and the UK: PART V (Settlement & Plea Agreements)
By Government Investigations Group
The SEC and DOJ regularly enter into binding settlement and plea agreements to resolve fraud and corruption matters in both civil and criminal contexts.
Sentencing Law and Policy
Severe “trial penalty” seemingly urged by feds in sentencing of Jack Abramoff aide
Main August 31, 2011Severe "trial penalty" seemingly urged by feds in sentencing of Jack Abramoff aideA helpful reader altered me to this new AP piece on a high-profile federal sentencing…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Sushi and whisky: hard time in Russia’s VIP prisons”
Main August 26, 2011"Sushi and whisky: hard time in Russia's VIP prisons"The title of this post is the headline of this report from The Independent newpaper, which gets started this…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Deterrence key issue” says editorial aboutFumocase, but just how much prison time is needed to deter?
Main August 25, 2011"Deterrence key issue" says editorial about Fumo case, but just how much prison time is needed to deter?The Scranton Times-Tribune has this new editorialresponding to the decision…
Securities Law Prof Blog
Alabama Commissioner Committed Securities Fraud in Accepting Payments from Broker-Dealer
A federal district court in Alabama granted summary judgment in favor of the SEC on its claims that Larry Langford, the former president of the Jefferson County, Alabama Commission, violated the…