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Partner Kevin J. O’Brien to Be a Webinar Panelist Discussing the Meng Wanzhou Case on June 24th
Partner Kevin J. O'Brien will be a panelist at a Lexology webinar on Thursday, June 24th, discussing the Meng Wanzhou case. Please see this announcement for more details. Registration info is also available here.
Kevin J. O’Brien to Speak at Lexology Webinar on Meng Wanzhou Case
The controversial, unprecedented case involving Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou raises many questions regarding customary international law, political influence in white collar cases, and corporate practices as they relate to sanctions violation...
The Platinum Case: How One Defendant Lost Even Though He Won
Increasingly, judges and lawyers are calling attention to the excesses of white-collar sentencing under the federal sentencing guidelines. Defendants found guilty of economic crimes have never been especially sympathetic, to put it mildly, so this trend is noteworthy...
Ford O’Brien Attorneys Recognized in 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers!
Join us in congratulating three Ford O'Brien attorneys who were recently recognized in this year's New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists! Kevin J. O’Brien is named as a New York Super Lawyer Adam C. Ford is named as a New York Super Lawyer Matthew A. Ford is...
Former Refco CEO granted compassionate release from prison
Phillip Bennett, former CEO of Refco Inc., has won compassionate release from prison and is expected to be deported to the U.K. in the near future.His release comes amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in U.S. prisons. In his request for early release, Bennett...
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It’s unethical, but did you know it could be embezzlement?
Embezzlement occurs anytime someone misappropriates funds from an employer, whether the payoff is big or small. For some people, one small action--just this once--can lead to a series of bad choices that lead to criminal charges.What unethical scenarios qualify as...
3 Signs Your Company Is The Target Of A Phishing Scheme
Your company’s computers are a treasure trove of valuable information. You try to protect employee, customer and business data from fraud and thievery every day.One thing you protect your information from is phishing. Phishers can use email to target information like...
Three tips for improving cybersecurity at your company
The internet is an important tool for business owners—it is integral to almost every part of a company. Data about clients and potential customers can be stored in the cloud and accessed from any computer. Employees can collaborate and create whether they are in the...
