Criminal Law
Ex-President of Truck Stop Company Indicted in Alleged Rebate Scam
NEWS
The former president of Pilot Flying J, the $31 billion truck stop company run by the family of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, has been indicted in connection to a rebate fraud scheme, reports The Tennessean.
HSBC Says It Successfully Defended Attack on Online Banking System
HSBC customers were locked out of internet banking for several hours after the company was targeted by online criminals in a denial of service attack.
N.J. Lawyer Accused in Sex for Legal Services Sting Found Dead
NEWS
The lawyer faced charges of criminal sexual contact after he allegedly propositioned a female undercover detective in a sting operation.
Miller & Chevalier Elects Two New Members
NEWS
Miller & Chevalier Chartered announced that the firm elected two new members: Michael J. Satin and Addy R. Schmitt, both of whom practice in the areas of white collar defense and complex civil litigation.
Florida Lawyer Permanently Disbarred for Role in DUI Setup
NEWS
Stephen Diaco, one of three lawyers accused of setting up a rival’s DUI arrest, was permanently disbarred Thursday by the Florida Supreme Court, reports The Tampa Tribune.
Disbarred Lawyer Gets 30 Days for Theft of Blind Client’s $400k Inheritance
NEWS
Timothy Darden pleaded no contest to two felony grand theft charges and must serve 30 days in jail and pay $471,500 in restitution to his two victims over a five-year probation period.
Greater Emphasis on Corporate Compliance Programs
Article
The Department of Justice is taking aim at corporations and investing resources into the evaluation of the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs.
‘Affluenza’ Teen’s Mom Tonya Couch Released From Jail
NEWS
Tonya Couch, the mother of “affluenza” teen Ethan Couch, was released from Tarrant County Jail in Texas today after a judge reduced her $1 million bond to $75,000.
Steven Avery Files Motion to Be Released
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Steven Avery, the subject of the Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer,” has filed several motions before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals seeking to be released on bond and making a variety of due process allegations.
‘Making a Murderer’ Juror Stands By Verdict
NEWS
A juror involved in the homicide case that spawned the popular Netflix series “Making a Murderer” says she stands by the verdict, reports the Associated Press.
Obama’s Gun Control Actions Open Legal Can of Worms
Commentary
While the new guidance says collectors and gun hobbyists are largely exempt, the exact definition of who must register and conduct background checks is vague.
Caution by Company Officers Can Create Problems for Boards
Article
New policies create incentives for companies to give up individuals believed responsible for corporate wrongdoing, in hopes of receiving leniency from prosecutors.
Richard Bistrong’s From Behind the Bribe: The Sharp End of Compliance
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Corporate Compliance Insights presents a short film about Richard Bistrong’s journey through the dark side of international business, “getting caught” and what that might mean for today’s compliance challenges.
New York Judge Rules Against DraftKings, FanDuel
NEWS
The state supreme court justice ordered the country’s two biggest online fantasy sports companies to stop taking bets in New York State.
Is Charlie Sheen in Legal Jeopardy?
NEWS
California law prohibits a person from willfully expose others to the human immunodeficiency virus.
Akerman Combines Practices to Launch National Fraud and Recovery Team
NEWS
The firm said the new team leverages the combined strengths of lawyers from the firm’s litigation, healthcare, bankruptcy, and data law practices.
Criminalizing the Second Oldest Profession: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
White Paper
In the post-Enron and post-financial crisis era, anti-corruption compliance programs have been a key focus for boards of directors, audit committees and senior management of many multi-national companies, writes Arkady Bukh of New York’s Bukh Law Firm.
Dallas Sexual Assault Victim Awarded $21 Million Against Restaurant Owner
NEWSA young woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted in 2011 by the owner of a pizza restaurant in Addison, Texas, has been awarded $21.43 million following a four-day bench trial heard in the 193rd District Court in Dallas.
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer John Teakell Contributes Chapter to Book Offering Insights to Defendants
NEWS
In “A Cup of Coffee with 10 of the Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in the United States,” Teakell outlines state and federal statutes and describes similarities and differences in investigations and procedures in the two systems.
What to Do If Your Computer is Taken Over By Ransomware
White Paper
Cyber criminals are now using the most modern cryptography to encrypt stolen files and are getting really good at making their dangerous links and downloads seem perfectly benign, Business Insider reports.
