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Man Accused of Massive Ponzi Scheme to Remain in Jail to Await Trial

Man Accused of Massive Ponzi Scheme to Remain in Jail to Await Trial

R. Allen Stanford, former Texas financier, tried to post bond and be released from jail while awaiting trial, but was refused by a federal appeals court.  Stanford has been accused…

Morning Roundup

Morning Roundup

Good Morning!  Today is Tuesday, February 9, and here’s your daily round up… A Senate report says that attorney-client accounts are being used to circumvent money laundering laws… King &…

Report Identifies Attorney-Client Accounts as Major Loophole in Money Laundering Laws

Report Identifies Attorney-Client Accounts as Major Loophole in Money Laundering Laws

In its report released last week, the U.S. Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations revealed that Chicago-based Sidley Austin LLP transferred approximately $21 million for a government official, Teodor Obiang, son…

Another Bad Lawyer Steals from Clients

Um, what is up with lawyers nowadays? This guy steals from escrow funds, this one held on to settlement funds, these guys bribed clients. And then there’s Bernie and Marc.…