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Legal Profession Blog
Reinstated Without A “Scarlet Letter Of Shame”
The Alaska Supreme Court has granted the reinstatement peition of an attorney who was disbarred in 1994. He was disbarred primarily for an affidavit that falsely claimed that a judgment…
Securities Compliance Sentinel
What You Should Know Before You Start a Ponzi Scheme?
Okay, no one is suggesting that you start a Ponzi scheme!!! However, now, that we have your attention, you should be aware of the United States Court of Appeals for…
Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
Former Treasurer of Foundation Supporting UH Athletics Guilty of Fraud
Here's a sad tale ofevents all too close to my home. In Ex-UHBooster Fund Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Fraud, the Houston Chronicle reportsthat Brian Bjork, once an investment counselorand associate…
Food Safety News
Path to Illnesses and Deaths Began Five Years Before Salmonella Outbreak
By Dan Flynn
The 52-page Grand Jury indictment of Stewart and Michael Parnell, Samuel Lightsey and Mary Wilkerson tells us a lot more than we knew about now-liquidated Peanut Corporation of America (PCA).…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Jacksons plead guilty and federal prosecutors recommend significant prison terms for both
Main February 21, 2013Jacksons plead guilty and federal prosecutors recommend significant prison terms for bothThis recent post, titled "You be the prosecutor: what federal sentence should be sought for Jesse…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Sixth Circuit reverses one-week jail sentence for CEO assubstantivelyunreasonable
Main February 15, 2013Sixth Circuit reverses one-week jail sentence for CEO as substantively unreasonable Reversals of federal sentences on appeal as substantively unreasonable are pretty rare, which itself makes notable…
Securities Law Prof Blog
Former Stanford Execs Get 20-Year Sentences for Role in Ponzi Scheme
Two former executives of Stanford Financial Group were sentenced today for their roles in Allen Stanford's Ponzi scheme. The former chief accounting officer, Gilbert Lopez, and former controller, Mark Kuhrt,…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Are “pink-collar” crimes distinctive calling for distinct sentencing policies and practices?
Main February 14, 2013Are "pink-collar" crimes distinctive calling for distinct sentencing policies and practices? The question in the title of this post is prompted by this intriguing new commentary by…
Mortgage Crisis & Financial Services Watch
DOJ Lawsuit Against S&P and McGraw Hill
Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil suit in the Central District of California against Standard & Poor's Financial Services (S&P) and its parent company McGraw-Hill. The…
Sentencing Law and Policy
District judge rejects too sweet federal plea deal for long-time fraudster in Pennsylvania
Main February 10, 2013District judge rejects too sweet federal plea deal for long-time fraudster in Pennsylvania A helpful reader sent along this interesting local article from Pennsylvania, eadlined "Rosetti plea…