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Should Wall Street Fear Mary Jo White? [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 2/1/2013

Feb. 1 (Bloomberg Law) -- Mary Jo White has spent decades as both a federal prosecutor and later as outside counsel for many financial institutions. If the Senate confirms her as SEC chair, will Wall Street be facing a lawyer...more

Massachusetts 2013 – 2014 Legislative Session Preview

by George Atanasov, Julie Cox | Mintz Levin on 1/11/2013

The 188th Massachusetts Legislature began the 2013 – 2014 legislative session on January 2. This alert identifies the key public policy issues that will likely emerge in the current session and offers insight into their...more

New Nevada Bill Would Allow for Interstate Gaming Compacts

by Jeff Ifrah on 1/7/2013

A bill has been introduced in the Nevada General Assembly, on behalf of the state’s State Gaming Control Board, that would allow for the state governor to enter into interstate gaming compacts with other states. This...more

Update on INTERPOL's Red Notice for TCI's Michael Misick: Part 2

by The Law Office of Michelle A. Estlund, P.A. on 1/2/2013

In the last post, I addressed the latest events in the case of Michael Misick, former Premier of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Today's post is a continuation of that discussion and an update of a related post from earlier...more

N.J. Again Passes Online-Poker Bill; Decision Now in Governor’s Hands

by Jeff Ifrah on 12/21/2012

New Jersey could soon become the third state to legalize online gaming within its borders. Its State Senate on December 20, 2012, voted 33-3 to legalize online poker in the state. The General Assembly had previously approved...more

Obama Says Targeting Pot Users ‘Would Not Make Sense’

by Josh Crank | Lawyers.com on 12/17/2012

President Barack Obama said he doesn’t intend to crack down on marijuana users in Colorado and Washington, where recreational use is now legal. But marijuana reform advocates are only cautiously optimistic about his...more

Massachusetts: Medical Marijuana Industry’s Steep Hill to Climb

by Steven A. Baddour, Daniel Connelly | McDermott Will & Emery on 12/5/2012

In November 2012, Massachusetts voters passed a ballot initiative authorizing medical marijuana. This article examines some of the obstacles faced by the industry, legislators, regulators and law enforcement officials prior...more

"BP's Settlement With DOJ: Lessons Learned Within the Congressional Investigations Arena"

by Margaret E. Krawiec, Thomas A. Parnham, Daniele M. Schiffman, Ivan A. Schlager | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 11/19/2012

On November 15, 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that BP Exploration and Production Inc. (BP) has agreed to plead guilty to a 14-count criminal information and pay a record $4 billion in criminal fines and...more

INTERPOL' Elections: The Executive Committee

by The Law Office of Michelle A. Estlund, P.A. on 11/14/2012

INTERPOL's annual General Assembly was recently held in Rome. Now that the GA has come to a close, we have been discussing some of the decisions made during the meetings. In the last post, the President of INTERPOL was the...more

Don't Fear The Reefer: Legalization of Marijuana To Have Little Effect on WA Employers

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 11/14/2012

On November 6, 2012, Washington became a national trailblazer when voters approved a state initiative legalizing the recreational use of marijuana (Colorado passed a similar law the same day). As of December 6, 2012, it will...more

Gaming Legal News - November 8, 2012 • Volume 5, Number 24: The Aftermath Of The U.S. 2012 Election: Is Federal I-Poker...

by Dickinson Wright on 11/11/2012

The final verse has been written for the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election. That verse reads simply as a surprising status quo from the last two years: Barack Obama retains his job in the White House and Congress remains...more

Medical Marijuana: Weeding Through the New Massachusetts Law

by Mintz Levin - Health Law on 11/7/2012

Massachusetts voters passed a referendum question eliminating state criminal and civil penalties for the medical use of marijuana by patients with certain “debilitating medical conditions,” including cancer, glaucoma, HIV,...more

Can Your Boss Tell You Whom To Vote For?

by Lawyers.com on 10/23/2012

With Nov. 6 drawing closer, the nation waits to see who will win the upcoming presidential election: Barack Obama or Mitt Romney. Debates, campaign commercials and bitter rants on Facebook all compete for people’s attention...more

What Does The Flap Over Romney’s Tax Returns Suggest About Disclosure of His Swiss Account?

by Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.... on 8/8/2012

As the “will he or won’t he” controversy continues to swirl around demands that Mitt Romney release multiple years of his federal income tax returns, some commentators have speculated that Governor Romney’s reluctance to...more

Trade & Manufacturing Alert - August 2012

by King & Spalding on 8/6/2012

In This Issue: - 01 California Congressman Introduces Make It In America Act “To Bring Good Manufacturing Jobs Back To America” - 02 The United States Challenges China’s Auto Case At The WTO - 02 Pratt &...more

A Tale of Two Justice Departments: The Buck Stops at the Top

by Michael Volkov on 6/19/2012

It is tempting to jump on the bandwagon and criticize the Justice Department as a whole for its recent losses in the Edwards and Clemens cases. No one was surprised by the results. I know the prosecutors who worked on both...more

DOJ’s Response to Grassley Gives Details, but Not the Right Details

by Jeff Ifrah on 6/5/2012

The Justice Department showed off some fancy dance moves in a recent sidestep it used to respond to an inquiry from Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). Grassley wanted detail from Justice to support its claims that it has...more

Environmental Crime Risks

by Michael Volkov on 6/1/2012

Chief compliance officers have enough on their plate without having to worry about another risk. The Obama Administration came into power promising to increase enforcement of environmental laws and regulations. On the civil...more

Connecticut Poised to Legalize Medical Marijuana

by Lawyers.com on 5/25/2012

A bill legalizing medical marijuana passed in the Connecticut Senate, ensuring Connecticut will become the 17th Medical marijuana Acapulco goldstate, along with the District of Columbia, to approve such a measure. Governor...more

Brady Rights Require Attention, but This Bill Is Flawed

by Jeff Ifrah on 5/9/2012

While the prosecution of former Senator Ted Stevens is long over, the fallout from the prosecutorial misconduct in that case continues. Congress is now considering legislation that attempts to ensure that federal prosecutors...more

Grassley’s Case Against DOJ Stance on Financial Fraud Is Vastly Overstated

by Jeff Ifrah on 4/10/2012

In recent weeks, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) has criticized the Department of Justice’s handling of executives that some argue are responsible for the financial crisis. Sen. Grassley, the ranking minority member of...more

More on Misick: Politically Motivated Red Notice or Not?

by The Law Office of Michelle A. Estlund, P.A. on 4/4/2012

Last week, we addressed the issue of former premier Michael Misick of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). A Red Notice was issued against Mr. Misick, based on underlying allegations of money laundering and...more

FCPA Reform: The Latest Developments

by Michael Volkov on 4/3/2012

The drumbeat continues for reform. The Justice Department has bought itself time but is now feeling the pressure on its upcoming guidance. Do not hold your breath when it comes to the FCPA Guidance. It will not contain...more

ICGN Political Contributions Best Practice Guidelines Echo UK Bribery Act Principles

by McDermott Will & Emery on 3/27/2012

The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) has published best practice guidelines on political contributions (the Guidelines). The Guidelines adopt a multi-jurisdictional approach, outlining a global policy for...more

Private Suits Under FCPA — An Ill-Advised Idea

by Jeff Ifrah on 1/31/2012

Late last year, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would amend the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to permit private suits against certain foreign companies and...more

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Should Wall Street Fear Mary Jo White? [Video]

Massachusetts 2013 – 2014 Legislative Session Preview

New Nevada Bill Would Allow for Interstate Gaming Compacts

Update on INTERPOL's Red Notice for TCI's Michael Misick: Part 2

N.J. Again Passes Online-Poker Bill; Decision Now in Governor’s Hands

Obama Says Targeting Pot Users ‘Would Not Make Sense’

Massachusetts: Medical Marijuana Industry’s Steep Hill to Climb

"BP's Settlement With DOJ: Lessons Learned Within the Congressional Investigations Arena"

INTERPOL' Elections: The Executive Committee

Don't Fear The Reefer: Legalization of Marijuana To Have Little Effect on WA Employers

Gaming Legal News - November 8, 2012 • Volume 5, Number 24: The Aftermath Of The U.S. 2012 Election: Is Federal I-Poker...

Medical Marijuana: Weeding Through the New Massachusetts Law

Can Your Boss Tell You Whom To Vote For?

What Does The Flap Over Romney’s Tax Returns Suggest About Disclosure of His Swiss Account?

Trade & Manufacturing Alert - August 2012

A Tale of Two Justice Departments: The Buck Stops at the Top

DOJ’s Response to Grassley Gives Details, but Not the Right Details

Environmental Crime Risks

Connecticut Poised to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Brady Rights Require Attention, but This Bill Is Flawed

Grassley’s Case Against DOJ Stance on Financial Fraud Is Vastly Overstated

More on Misick: Politically Motivated Red Notice or Not?

FCPA Reform: The Latest Developments

ICGN Political Contributions Best Practice Guidelines Echo UK Bribery Act Principles

Private Suits Under FCPA — An Ill-Advised Idea

Should Wall Street Fear Mary Jo White? [Video]

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