White Collar Crimes

Q&A With Carlton Fields' Kevin Napper

by Kevin Napper | Carlton Fields on 5/14/2013

Kevin J. Napper is a shareholder in Carlton Fields' Tampa, Fla., office. He has practiced in the areas of white collar criminal defense, governmental investigations, internal investigations, and complex civil trial law for...more

DOJ and SEC Scrutinize Potential Misuse of Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans by Corporate Directors Affiliated with Investment Advisers

by Ashley Burden, Stephen Leitzell, Andrew L. Oringer, Adam Wasserman | Dechert LLP on 5/10/2013

Over the past four years, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) have focused on insider trading involving private funds as one of their key targets in the fight against...more

The Jury Gets To Decide Whether All The Elements Of A Crime Have Been Proven, Even If One Of Them Is Really Complicated

by Matthew G. Kaiser | The Kaiser Law Firm PLLC on 4/25/2013

Many white-collar cases start the same way - a person is an entrepreneur. He has a vision for a business he'd like to build. He wants to do great things and reform an industry....more

Doing Time: A Requirement for White Collar Crime?

by Christopher R. Hall, Courtney L. Schultz | Saul Ewing LLP on 4/24/2013

A recent decision from the Eleventh Circuit indicates that deterring future white collar crime is a substantial factor in shaping appellate court rulings relating to appropriate sentences for fraud, particularly when a...more

White Collar Watch - April 2013

by Bruce D. Armon, Andrea P. Brockway, Michael Finio, Christopher R. Hall, Keith Lorenze, Nicholas J. Nastasi, Courtney L. Schultz, Brian Simons | Saul Ewing LLP on 4/23/2013

In This Issue: - Third Circuit Panel Liberalizes “Protected Activity” Immunity for Employees Claiming Whistleblower Status - Doing Time: A Requirement for White Collar Crime? - Casting a Smaller Net:...more

The Cahill Prosecution In Massachusetts: Vagueness Is Still A Problem After Skilling

by Jonathan Sack | Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.... on 4/4/2013

Vagueness is a common problem in white-collar criminal cases. In many instances the line between legal and illegal conduct is blurry at best. This means that someone could face prosecution, a damaged reputation, loss of...more

Recent Supreme Court Decision Clarifies Key Principles Concerning Withdrawal from Criminal Conspiracies

by Daniel Marx | Foley Hoag LLP on 3/29/2013

Smith v. United States Has Significant Implications for White Collar Prosecutions - In Smith v. United States, No. 11-8976 (Jan. 9, 2013), the Supreme Court resolved a circuit split at “the intersection of a withdrawal...more

Prosecution Of White Collar Crime In America

by Law Offices of Gregory S. Robey on 3/22/2013

I talked earlier about white collar crime in the United States and the types of crimes committed by those who financially exploit their position. In recent years, vigorous pursuit of white collar crimes has become common....more

White Collar Watch - February 2013

by Andrea P. Brockway, Justin Ettelson, Christopher R. Hall, Patrick Hromisin, Adam Isenberg, Nicholas J. Nastasi, Scott Patterson, Gregory G. Schwab, Nicholas C. Stewart | Saul Ewing LLP on 2/22/2013

In This Issue: - New HIPAA “Megarule” Broadens Enforcement - Government Declines to Seek Rehearing of Landmark Off-Label Speech Decision - Seizure of Rothstein Ponzi Assets Highlights Tension Between...more

The Rising Threat Of Trade Secrets Theft

by Michael Volkov on 2/20/2013

One of the drawbacks of a global economy is the rise in trade secret theft. In the absence of a seamless global enforcement infrastructure foreign actors have had little fear of being caught and suffering any consequences. ...more

Down The RICO Rabbit Hole: John Reynolds And The Hospital For Special Surgery

by Robert Radick | Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.... on 2/13/2013

To state that the federal RICO statue has long since slipped the bounds of Congress’s original intent is hardly a novel observation. Although the U.S. Attorney’s Manual points out that "the purpose of the RICO statute is 'the...more

Death and Taxes? Recent Supreme Court Arguments in Gabelli v. SEC Concerning a General Statute of Limitations for Civil Fines May...

by Christopher R. Hall, Brian Simons | Saul Ewing LLP on 1/25/2013

On January 8, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Gabelli v. S.E.C., 133 S. Ct. 97 (2012) on the question: By when must the government initiate an action to enforce a civil fine, penalty, or...more

Avoiding “Responsible Person” Liability For Payroll and Sales Taxes

by Chad Williams III | Saul Ewing LLP on 1/25/2013

One benefit of conducting business through a corporation, limited liability company or other limited liability entity is the “shield” from personal liability that these entities generally afford stockholders, directors and...more

Federal District Court in New Jersey Closes Door (Again) on Selective Waiver

by Christine Pickel | Saul Ewing LLP on 1/24/2013

Subjects of government investigations routinely face the question: To be or not to be forthcoming with information otherwise protected by the attorney-client privilege?...more

Environmental Crimes and Punishment

by Randall M. Lutz | Saul Ewing LLP on 1/24/2013

A few years ago the president of a well-known food brand was convicted and sentenced to serve nine months in federal prison for failing to stop his plant from engaging in a practice that he knew was a violation of...more

White Collar Watch - January 2013

by Andrea P. Brockway, Christopher R. Hall, Randall M. Lutz, Nicholas J. Nastasi, Christine Pickel, Brian Simons, Chad Williams III | Saul Ewing LLP on 1/23/2013

In This Issue: - Death and Taxes? Recent Supreme Court Arguments in Gabelli v. SEC Concerning a General Statute of Limitations for Civil Fines May Also Affect How Long the IRS Has to Assess Penalties - Avoiding...more

White Collar Practice In 2013: An Old Look For A New Year?

by Robert J. Anello | Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.... on 1/23/2013

2012 was a big year in the government's pursuit of white collar crime. 2013 – the five year anniversary of the financial crisis – brings new legislators, new regulators, and the possibility that a looming statute of...more

Compliance And The Criminal Mind

by Michael Volkov on 1/21/2013

We can all agree on one thing – Lance Armstrong is a disgrace. I have never seen a more pathetic performance of contrition, riddled with lies, and confirmation of a true sociopath. His public relations strategy was a...more

Skadden's 2013 Insights

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/18/2013

We are pleased to provide a collection of commentaries on the critical legal issues facing our clients in 2013. There is hope that global economic and market conditions will continue to improve despite ongoing...more

White Collar Crimes And Corporate America

by Law Offices of Gregory S. Robey on 1/18/2013

The term white collar crime refers to illegal actions undertaken for financial gain. There is typically no violence involved, and in most cases, both the perpetrator and the victims are large corporations. A person or group...more

How do the federal sentencing guidelines work in federal fraud cases? [Video]

by The Kaiser Law Firm PLLC on 1/11/2013

Matt Kaiser, a Washington DC federal criminal defense attorney at The Kaiser Law Firm PLLC (http://www.tklf.com), describes how the federal sentencing guidelines work in fraud cases. White-collar cases have received...more

White Collar Enforcement in 2013 [Video]

by LEVICK on 1/9/2013

In this LEVICK Daily video interview, we discuss white collar regulation trends with Amy Conway-Hatcher, a partner in the law firm of Kaye Scholer LLP. While 2013 may not bring dramatic shifts in enforcement priorities, the...more

FinCEN, Federal Reserve Seek Comments on Bank Secrecy Act Definitions

by Jeffrey M. Werthan | Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 12/6/2012

On November 29, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the US Department of the Treasury, and the Federal Reserve Board (Board) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking seeking comments on a proposal to...more

Understanding White Collar Crimes

by Law Offices of Gregory S. Robey on 12/5/2012

The definition of the offenses that amount to white collar crime has slightly changed since the term entered the lexicon in the 20th century. The early use of this term implied that white collar crimes were those perpetrated...more

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Q&A With Carlton Fields' Kevin Napper

DOJ and SEC Scrutinize Potential Misuse of Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans by Corporate Directors Affiliated with Investment Advisers

The Jury Gets To Decide Whether All The Elements Of A Crime Have Been Proven, Even If One Of Them Is Really Complicated

Doing Time: A Requirement for White Collar Crime?

White Collar Watch - April 2013

The Cahill Prosecution In Massachusetts: Vagueness Is Still A Problem After Skilling

Recent Supreme Court Decision Clarifies Key Principles Concerning Withdrawal from Criminal Conspiracies

Prosecution Of White Collar Crime In America

White Collar Watch - February 2013

The Rising Threat Of Trade Secrets Theft

Down The RICO Rabbit Hole: John Reynolds And The Hospital For Special Surgery

Death and Taxes? Recent Supreme Court Arguments in Gabelli v. SEC Concerning a General Statute of Limitations for Civil Fines May...

Avoiding “Responsible Person” Liability For Payroll and Sales Taxes

Federal District Court in New Jersey Closes Door (Again) on Selective Waiver

Environmental Crimes and Punishment

White Collar Watch - January 2013

White Collar Practice In 2013: An Old Look For A New Year?

Compliance And The Criminal Mind

Skadden's 2013 Insights

White Collar Crimes And Corporate America

How do the federal sentencing guidelines work in federal fraud cases? [Video]

White Collar Enforcement in 2013 [Video]

FinCEN, Federal Reserve Seek Comments on Bank Secrecy Act Definitions

Understanding White Collar Crimes

How do the federal sentencing guidelines work in federal fraud cases? [Video]

White Collar Enforcement in 2013 [Video]

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