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ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

An in-depth look at recent national rulings.

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Business Crimes Hotline

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent national rulings of interest.

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How Much Knowledge Makes a Crime?

Anthony M. Alexis & Tyler E. Gellasch

When Congress passes a new statute in a prosecution-friendly atmosphere, it should be wary of the potential for overly aggressive prosecutors to misuse it. Here's why.

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Reducing Criminal Liability with Chinese Imports

John R. Steer & Mark H. Allenbaugh

The China import safety crisis creates a perfect storm for driving importers and retailers out of business when faced with monumental product liabilities, both criminal and civil. Corporate counsel, therefore, must learn how to minimize or even eliminate their clients' increased criminal and civil exposure.

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Attorney-Client Privilege in Congressional Investigations

Steven R. Ross & Raphael A. Prober

For a litigator accustomed to practicing in court, representing a client in a Congressional investigation presents unique challenges, as the rules, procedures, processes, and customs differ vastly. One area of stark difference is the status and treatment of attorney-client privilege.

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Media & Communications Corner: The $700 Billion Bailout and How Some Law Firms Missed an Opportunity

Nicholas Gaffney

Editor's Note: I am pleased to announce that Nick Gaffney of Infinite Public Relations has joined our Board of Editors. We welcome Infinite PR as the regular authors of the Media & Communications Corner. The company provides strategic media relations and communication services for leading professional services firms. Infinite's extensive, award-winning experience counseling the legal and accounting industries on proactive strategic media relations campaigns and crisis communication matters makes them a positive addition to our newsletter.…

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Law Firm Leadership: An Economic Stimulus Plan for Law Firms

David Freeman

Wall Street and Main Street are not the only places that need a paddle to the chest. While many firms look to cut costs to stop the bleeding, this alone is not a prescription for a return to health. Here's what to do.

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Revisiting MLF 2008: What You Missed!

Elizabeth Anne "Betiayn" Tursi

At the beginning of a new year, we always look back on the year that was. The Year in Review, beginning herein, will present a pared-down reprint of one article from each of the last 12 issues of MLF (six articles this month and six next month).

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What's New in the Law

Robert W. Ihne

Highlights of the latest equipment leasing cases.

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The Disappearance of Qs: A Knockout Punch to Securitizations?

Michael J. Venditto

Proposed changes to accounting rules for securitization vehicles will further challenge this already fragile market, threatening its role as a significant source of liquidity.

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