Partner Kevin J. O’Brien on 1MDB trial: “You can’t deny the imprint of Goldman Sachs in this scheme,” said Kevin J. O’Brien. “They were the immediate beneficiaries. They were forced to plead guilty, but no one outside of the Asian bank suffered any consequences in the...
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Possible Holmes Testimony Hangs Over Sunny Balwani’s Trial | Law360
Partner Kevin O’Brien, a former federal prosecutor turned white collar defense attorney, noted that prosecutors also have benefited from trying their case once already. They’ve seen what works and what doesn’t, he said. “Their case has been road-tested too, and they...
Libor Reversal Draws Fine Line Between ‘Wrong’ and Fraud | Law360
Kevin J. O’Brien, of Ford O’Brien Landy LLP, told Law360, “Prosecutors should be especially careful before they bring market manipulation charges because the underlying facts are usually extremely complex and susceptible to self-serving hindsight.” Read Full...
The Most-Read Securities Law360 Guest Articles of 2021
Kevin J. O’Brien’s article “Ripple’s Discovery Wins Over SEC Offer Defense Strategies” piqued Law360 reader interest this past year. #securities #law #securitiesregulation Read Full Article
New York Cases to Watch in 2022 | Law360
Kevin J. Obrien states: “The Trevor Milton indictment has to be one of the most specific charging instruments ever — a 49-page speaking indictment in which the defendant does much of the speaking… A trial would pit prosecutors against a well-known and charismatic...
New Podcast Episode of The FCPA Compliance Report: Kevin J. O’Brien Discusses the Elizabeth Holmes Trial
Kevin J. O’Brien takes a deep dive into the Elizabeth Holmes trial, critiquing both the prosecution and defense with The Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox. Listen to the Podcast
New Podcast Episode of The FCPA Compliance Report: Kevin J. O’Brien Discusses the Elizabeth Holmes Trial
Kevin J. O’Brien takes a deep dive into the Elizabeth Holmes trial, critiquing both the prosecution and defense with The Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox. Listen to the Podcast
Bracing for the End: A Q&A on Rittenhouse Trial Strategy with Ford O’Brien Landy LLP’s Kevin J. O’Brien
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