WSJ’s Law Blog deems FCPA a hot practice area. But because you read this blog, you already knew that. This morning, we’re reminded of why folks are willing to shell out big bucks for serious FCPA lawyering: the stakes are high. Fired former Halliburton executive Albert J. “Jack” Stanley pleaded guilty to orchestrating more than […]
Author: Eric Brown
Abramoff Sentenced
Jack Abramoff was sentenced yesterday to four years in prison, according to this report. Abramoff pleaded guilty in early 2006 to three criminal felony counts in a Washington, D.C., federal court related to the defrauding of American Indian tribes and corruption of public officials. The following day he pleaded guilty to two criminal felony counts […]
Palin and MSRB Rule G-37
Because the McCain campaign is accepting public funds for the general election, does that mean that Palin and McCain need not concern themselves with MSRB Rule G-37? This exceptionally well-written article describes the scenario that arose in 1999. Rule G-37 and accompanying guidance have changed since then.