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Preet Bharara was confirmed by the Senate today as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The New York Times City Room blog reports that Bharara, 40, was recommended by Senator Charles Schumer for the post. Bharara has been Schumer’s top aide on the Senate Judiciary Committee since 2005. Previously, Bharara served in […]
Did former AIG CEO Maurice “Hank” Greenberg just blow up his settlement yesterday with the SEC through comments made on his behalf following the settlement? The New York Times reports that shortly after the SEC’s announcement of the settlement, in which Greenberg agreed to settle the case without admitting or denying the allegations against him, […]
Judge Approves $15 Million in Fees for Trustee in Madoff Matter; Reuters Video: Schapiro’s Newly Aggressive SEC; FOX Business Video: Madoff Victims Try to Block Trustee’s Pay; Behind BofA’s Silence on Merrill; Khuzami Announces Major Enforcement Initiatives; Copy of Robert Khuzami’s “First 100 Days” Speech Announcing Enforcement Initiatives Available Here; Guest Column: Commission Alleges Violation of SOX 304; Two Chinese business people executed for defrauding investors; SEC Files Settled Enforcement Actions Against Former CEO and CFO of AIG; and more.
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