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Criminal Antitrust Enforcement Under the Obama Administration
August 28, 2010
Judging by the numbers, the Obama DOJ has been as active, or at least as successful, in criminal antitrust enforcement as candidate Obama promised. Criminal antitrust fines in 2009 exceeded $1 billion...
Criminal Prosecution Under New York State's Martin Act
August 28, 2010
In the decades following the Great Depression, the Martin Act became a powerful tool for civil protection against fraud. By the early 1990s, the Martin Act was regularly employed against larger institutions as well as smaller fraudulent schemes.
Expanded Criminal Enforcement in the Financial-Services Industry
August 28, 2010
Since the economic meltdown began in 2008, the media have waged a relentless attack on the financial industry as the greedy culprit. "So where are all the prosecutions that we were promised?" the white-collar bar has wondered.
Real Property Law
August 27, 2010
In-depth analysis of key cases you need to know.
Landlord & Tenant
August 27, 2010
A look at a significant ruling.
Development
August 27, 2010
Several major cases are discussed.
Eminent Domain in Manhattanville
August 27, 2010
For the second time in six months, the Court of Appeals has upheld the use of eminent domain to permit large-scale development by a private entity.
Index
August 27, 2010
An easy-to-follow list of everything contained in this issue.
Decisions of Interest
August 27, 2010
'Egregious Conduct' Leaves Husb and with Tax BillA husband who filed amended tax returns just before the trial of his divorce, admitting to having underreported…
NJ & CT News
August 27, 2010
Happenings in neighboring states.

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