Category Archives: Criminal Prosecutions

Is It Time To Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by joe

The intriguing and continuously unfolding Wal-Mart Mexican bribery story brings up an issue of great importance to executives these days: when it is time to find yourself a good criminal defense lawyer? After all, with Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, and the Foreign … Continue reading →

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Radio Shack Knew of Monster Risk When Hiring Exec

Posted on June 9, 2011 by joe

 A few weeks ago, I wrote about the phenomenon of individual executives being held criminally liable for the acts of their employers. Now, we have a case that opens the possibility of the opposite happening: an executive who is the … Continue reading →

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CEOs Facing Criminal Prosecution Not Out of the Question

Posted on May 24, 2011 by joe

The recent manslaughter case against a Connecticut pool company CEO highlights the criminal liability executives can face, even when they are far removed from any alleged criminal acts. David Lionetti pleaded guilty in April to a charge of criminally negligent … Continue reading →

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