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Justice Scalia's Approach to Textualism in White-Collar Law
June 01, 2016
Textualism" in statutory interpretation ' generally speaking, a focus on the objective meaning of statutory language in context ' has now become an essential feature of this pattern.
Cyber Security Challenges and Potential Uninsured Exposures
June 01, 2016
This article provides a broad overview of cyber security challenges, and the insurance coverage (or lack thereof) for the financial impact of those cyber security challenges.
Business Crimes Hotline
June 01, 2016
A look at a Massachusetts case in which a grand jury indicted two former executives at State Street Corp., the Boston-based financial services firm, with defrauding clients of millions of dollars on secret commissions applied to securities trades.
'Implementation Day' Marks Rollback of Significant Nuclear-Related Sanctions on Iran
June 01, 2016
As a result of Iran verifiably meeting its nuclear commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the United States lifted certain sanctions primarily applicable to non-U.S. persons, including foreign entities owned or controlled by U.S. persons.
Recent FCPA Prosecutions and the DOJ's Enforcement Plan Highlight Third-Party Intermediary Exposures
May 01, 2016
While partnership abroad may be essential to business success, it creates significant risk under the FCPA the government's primary weapon against bribery of foreign officials. Recent FCPA prosecutions by the DOJ and the SEC illustrate the risks for companies that fail to adequately vet and monitor third-party intermediaries.
Ethics and Criminal Practice
May 01, 2016
Last month, we asked the question: When faced with a client whose social media postings may harm his legal case, is it ethical for the attorney to advise the client to alter or delete those postings? We conclude this discussion herein.
In the Courts
May 01, 2016
Review of a case in which a judge allowed a suit against FBI agents and two Assistant United States Attorneys to proceed.
Business Crimes Hotline
May 01, 2016
In-depth analysis of a case in which Cayman Islands entities plead guilty for assisting U.S. taxpayers.
FinTech: The Emerging Financial Crime Compliance Minefield
May 01, 2016
The proliferation of so-called "FinTech" ' particularly by startups outside the financial sector ' raises a host of thorny FCC issues for regulators and financial institutions required to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and its anti-money laundering (AML) mandates.
Business Crimes Hotline
April 01, 2016
In-depth discussion of two major cases, one out of Colorado, the other from New York.
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- The Unlicensed Real Estate Broker in New York: BewareThe U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York recently determined that because New York prohibits unlicensed real estate brokers from pursuing payment in its courts for services rendered, a plaintiff who performed real estate work for a client who then did not pay had no standing to sue.Read More ›