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Law Firm Intelligence: Researching the Economy
In recent months, headlines have been dominated by bleak economic news. Credit markets are nearly frozen, the Dow is seemingly at a new low every day and companies ' and law firms ' are announcing mass lay-offs. As the situation unfolds, law firm managers are understandably concerned about the future and are tasking researchers with locating and analyzing economic information to help them better understand the challenging business environment.
Although few CI professionals can claim the lofty title of economist, they can be of assistance in contextualizing the effects of recent economic events and situating their firms within the larger economy. With the right tools at their disposal, the researcher may be able to provide trending information and possibly revenue forecasts. At the very least, CI pros can evaluate their firms' position and highlight areas for further consideration.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.