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Join the Securities Litigation and Enforcement Group on LinkedInAnswering Lingering Questions In the Wake of the Madoff Sentence
On June 29, federal judge Denny Chin handed down the sentence heard ’round the world: 150 years in prison for Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff. In many ways, particularly with respect to Madoff himself, the 150-year sentence provides closure to the saga that has dominated the financial news since his arrest eight months ago. There are, however, many questions that linger.
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The Fateful February 4 Madoff Hearing
Today’s House Financial Services Committee hearing (“SEC Oversight: Current State and Agenda“) featured prepared testimony by SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro, as well as a lengthy question and answer session. Among the most interesting parts was a statement by Rep. Gary Ackerman of New York, who complimented Mary Schapiro for her accountability. He said words to […]
Cliff Stricklin and Michael MacPhail Join Holme Roberts & Owen in Denver
Cliff Stricklin and Michael MacPhail have joined law firm Holme Roberts & Owen LLP as partners in its Denver office. The firm announced last week that Stricklin and MacPhail have joined the firm’s White Collar and Securities Litigation practice. Both attorneys were previously with Holland & Hart. Stricklin, who will chair the White Collar and […]
SEC’s Michael Scott Joins Miller Buckfire
Michael Scott, an adviser to former SEC chairman Christopher Cox and then Mary Schapiro, has joined boutique investment bank Miller Buckfire. DealBook reports that Scott will start up a new practice for the bank to advise companies on government relations. While at the SEC, Scott worked on the Troubled Asset Relief Program and the conservatorships […]
CNBC Video: Live From the Butner Federal Correctional Complex
CNBC’s Scott Cohn reports live from the Butner Federal Correctional Complex, where Bernard Madoff is expected to spend the rest of life. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Marc Dreier Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
In the Southern District of New York yesterday, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff sentenced Marc Dreier to 20 years in prison. Reuters reports that in handing down his sentence, Judge Rakoff stated that “when you turn to the facts of the crime that Mr. Dreier committed, one must still be appalled. It is a huge […]
Securities Docket A.M. News Wire for July 14, 2009
UK: Shake-up was only way to save Serious Fraud Office, director says; SEC to create group to check rating agencies; U.S. judge gives lawyer Marc Dreier 20 years in prison; July 21 Webcast – Securities Litigation Issues Facing Institutional Investors; Madoff to Serve 150-Year Sentence at Butner Federal Correctional Complex in N.C.; Stanford Victims Sue Nation of Antigua; Countrywide builds its defense to SEC case; and more.