Highlights On April 25, the Supreme Court agreed to consider the following two questions: Does the Due Process Clause prohibit states from requiring out-of-state corporations to consent to personal jurisdiction as a condition of doing business? When does the statute of limitations begin to run on a due-process claim seeking […]
Crime
A Proclamation on National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, 2022
Forty years ago, the President’s Task Force on Victims of Crime was established to help those who had experienced crime and their families — an important step toward the protection of and support for victims’ rights. Over the years, crime victims’ rights have evolved. Dedicated professionals have worked to develop […]
UK Economic Crime Act Respone Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
WHAT IS IT? On 15 March 2022 the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act) received royal assent, having been expedited through parliament as part of the United Kingdom’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.The Act makes three key changes. Namely, it: Changes the threshold for failure […]
New York City White Collar Crime Legal Defense Strategies
The best way to defend against an allegation of white-collar offenses or crimes in New York City will depend on the facts or circumstances of the particular case, as well as the specific law that has allegedly been violated. However, some defense strategies come up more often than others. Here […]
NY bail law fight emblematic of Democrats’ debate on crime
By MICHELLE L. PRICE NEW YORK (AP) — It’s hard to find anyone on board with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to toughen the state’s bail laws, two years after they were retooled to keep people from being jailed because they are poor. Reform advocates say the system should […]
DOJ Commitment to and Funding of White Collar Crime Enforcement
Attorney General Merrick Garland recently delivered remarks to the ABA Institute on White Collar Crime, reinforcing previous commitments by top DOJ officials to an increased emphasis on prosecuting corporations and individuals for various corporate crimes, specifically referencing environmental offenses. AG Garland remarked, “[the] Environment and Natural Resources Division is also prioritizing the […]
DOJ & Attorney General Garland focus on Corporate Crime
Related Practices & Jurisdictions On March 3, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks to the ABA’s National Institute on White Collar Crime. In his speech, Attorney General Garland made it clear one of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) top priorities is the prosecution of corporate crime. In particular, Attorney […]
Fact Sheet: President Biden’s Historic Actions to Make Our Communities Safer by Reducing Gun Crime
In his 2022 State of the Union Address, President Biden will highlight how his Administration is executing on his comprehensive strategy to make our communities safer and reduce gun crime. The President’s comprehensive strategy advances two foundational policies – investing in crime prevention and helping cities and towns hire additional […]
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana Joins Its Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Partners in Addressing Violent Crime | USAO-EDLA
NEW ORLEANS – Today, in a demonstration of unity, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans joined federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to announce their joint efforts to address the violent crime spike occurring in the City of New Orleans. The collaborative effort features a team comprised of the U.S. […]
Peter Henning, longtime lawyer turned scholar who focused on white collar crime, dies at 65
Peter J. Henning, Grosse Pointe Park As a former federal prosecutor and law professor, Peter Henning had expert insight on white-collar crime and an array of legal issues. Whether in the classroom or during interviews with the media, he imparted that knowledge in memorable ways. “He had the ability to take these complex ideas […]