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A Closer Look at the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
A Closer Look at the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act In the last five years, news agencies have heightened their coverage of cases involving the Foreign
Bribery: “The Dangerous Gift”
Bribery: “The Dangerous Gift” You may have heard recently about the FIFA bribery scandal. These are only the latest developments in an ongoing narrative of
Channeling Illegal Profits through Money Laundering
Channeling Illegal Profits through Money Laundering The only reason to launder money is to allow the perpetrator of criminal activity to use the fruits of
The Impact of the Attorney-Client Privilege
The Impact of the Attorney-Client Privilege Commonly depicted in legal dramas and crime-solving shows and movies, the attorney-client privilege gained attention last week, based on
Business Insurance, Embezzlement, and Minimizing Risk
Business Insurance, Embezzlement, and Minimizing Risk On June 25, a federal court in California sentenced one of Gulfstream’s executives to eleven years in prison for
Becoming “Bar Fit”
Becoming “Bar Fit” In 2011, the Georgia Supreme Court refused to allow two law school graduates to take the bar examination, based on failing to
The End of the Road for Federal Campaign Funding?
The End of the Road for Federal Campaign Funding? The public funding program was established in 1976 as a response to the Watergate scandal. Through
What does it mean to be a “First Offender” in Georgia?
What does it mean to be a “First Offender” in Georgia? Being fortunate enough to be sentenced under the “First Offender” Act is a substantial
The Traffic Citation Trap
The Traffic Citation Trap I was in Traffic Court covering a hearing for another of our firm’s attorneys last week. While I want to say
