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In the Courts
March 25, 2014
In-depth analysis of a recent important ruling.
Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Fraud-on-the-Market Presumption in Securities Fraud Litigation
March 24, 2014
Although a shareholder cause of action for fraud on the market is a civil claim, it is one that often follows criminal claims brought against a corporation and/or its officers or employees. Therefore, the outcome in the U.S. Supreme Court case, <I>Halliburton v. Erica P. John Fund</I>, discussed herein, should be of interest to attorneys concentrating their practices in the field of business crimes.
Business Crimes Hotline
February 26, 2014
Analysis of a key ruling.
In the Courts
February 26, 2014
Analysis of a major ruling.
The SEC Whistleblower Program
February 26, 2014
Do whistleblowers have an incentive to bypass internal corporate compliance programs? Companies should have strong incentives for employees to report any suspected wrongdoing internally, and reliable systems to ensure that such reports are dealt with quickly and appropriately.
Forced Decryption in Government Investigations
February 26, 2014
In the wake of the Snowden leaks, makers of encryption products can expect a strong uptick in demand, as encryption will likely become even more widely used.
Perjury and False Statements
February 26, 2014
Dodd-Frank has granted the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) civil enforcement powers to punish false statements in the course of their investigations.
Coverage Disputes over Data Breach
January 30, 2014
As more companies have experienced data breaches, we have seen an increasing number of disputes over whether insurance policies will help pay for them.
Business Crimes Hotline
January 30, 2014
A look at two important cases.
In the Courts
January 30, 2014
In-depth analysis of a recent key ruling.

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