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A New Trend in Securities Fraud: Punishing People Who Do Bad Things
This article seeks to articulate a distinct view of federal securities law as it is increasingly used in non-traditional enforcement actions commenced to punish corporate bad behavior. This paper argues that these non-traditional enforcement mechanisms should be viewed with skepticism. This skepticism should not be misinterpreted as cynicism, as the author believes that these non-traditional enforcement actions are beneficial vehicles to accomplish the admirable governmental objective of “punishing people who do bad things.” However, the author recognizes that such use of securities law does not fall into a category of clearly defined criminal law and carries a significant risk of abuse. The author also recognizes the “admirable governmental objective” may be thwarted when it comes to private companies. Finally, the author is uneasy with the societal values conveyed when the government sanctions corporate misbehavior in the name of protecting shareholders from deception.
Knowing Your Rights: What to Do When the Government Pays You a Visit
There are events in life that we just as soon not experience. Undoubtedly, that list includes a visit from a not-so-friendly federal law enforcement agent looking to indict someone. The agent announces he/she is investigating a crime and has arrived to interview people, search every nook and cranny of your home, office and belongings, and seize and take away whatever he/she deems relevant.
Knowing Your Rights: What to Do When the Government Pays You a Visit
There are events in life that we just as soon not experience. Undoubtedly, that list includes a visit from a not-so-friendly federal law enforcement agent looking to indict someone. The agent announces he/she is investigating a crime and has arrived to interview people, search every nook and cranny of your home, office and belongings, and seize and take away whatever he/she deems relevant.
Texas S.B. No. 207 - Relating to the offense of money laundering
Adds cryptocurrencies (virtual currencies) to the list of mechanisms used to commit money laundering.