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Early ruling clears Moores in Peregrine suit 01 Apr 2005 40 civil shareholder suits have been filed since Peregrine disclosed accounting irregularities in May 2002 that later mushroomed into a colossal corporate fraud ... San Diego Union Tribune Rocky Mountain NIRI Luncheon - Fraud and Corporate Misconduct Mar 31, 2005 Corporate fraud continues to be a pervasive problem for American business and a favorite subject for the national financial media. ... dBusinessNews Denver (press release), Corporate Fraud Laws Already Very Strong Mar 25, 2005 Ebbers. Existing laws against corporate fraud were perfectly adequate to address misbehavior such as that of which Ebbers was accused. ... Wheeling News Register, Corporate fraud robs Americans' economy Mar 20, 2005 ...in the dock. The message: Complicated corporate fraud and high-priced lawyers may not deter justice. There's unfinished business ... Myrtle Beach Sun News, Terryville man pleads guilty to wire fraud Mar 31, 2005 O’Connor said, "We will vigorously prosecute corporate fraud and those who abuse their position within the corporate structure for their own personal gain.". Bristol Press, Rocky Mountain NIRI Luncheon Mar 29, 2005 DENVER-- The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) will host a luncheon meeting discussing "Corporate Fraud and Misconduct ... dBusinessNews Denver (press release), Johannes Scholtes, CEO of ZyLAB North America Mar 11, 2005 ZyLAB’s content management and compliance solutions aid corporate fraud and internal audit departments in their efforts to not only comply with SOX but to ... Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Journal, Sick Juror Dismissed From Scrushy Trial Mar 28, 2005 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A sick juror in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth Corp. (search) CEO Richard Scrushy (search ... FOX News Ill juror dismissed from Scrushy trial Mar 28, 2005 MAR. 28 1:00 PM ET The judge in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth Corp. CEO Richard Scrushy excused a sick juror ... BusinessWeek Daily Briefing Mar 31, 2005 ...reported to Scrushy and the hotline was "a joke," said ex-Chief Financial Officer Weston Smith, a government witness at Scrushy's corporate fraud trial in ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), Ill Juror Dismissed From Scrushy Trial Mar 28, 2005 By JAY REEVES. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The judge in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth Corp. CEO Richard Scrushy excused ... phillyburbs.com, Judge dismisses ill juror from Scrushy trial Mar 28, 2005 By JAY REEVES. The judge in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth Corp. CEO Richard Scrushy excused a sick juror as ... Dateline Alabama, Ill Juror Dismissed From Scrushy Trial Mar 28, 2005 By JAY REEVES Associated Press Writer. The judge in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth Corp. CEO Richard Scrushy ... Schaeffers Research, Some execs have a need for greed Mar 29, 2005 ...fraud examiner in Highlands Ranch. The 2002 law was designed to catch and curb corporate fraud. Section 404 - which requires companies ... Denver Post, Ill juror dismissed in Scruhsy trial Mar 28, 2005 ...duration of former HealthSouth Corp. chief executive Richard Scrushy's $2.7 billion corporate fraud trial. Bowdre confirmed the juror ... Birmingham Business Journal, Justice Deferred: DOJ Gets Companies to Turn Snitch Mar 25, 2005 After Ebbers' March 15 conviction, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales issued a statement pledging to continue the work of the Corporate Fraud Task Force ... Texas Lawyer (subscription), Business Briefs Mar 30, 2005 Smith, a government witness at Scrushy's corporate fraud trial, also told prosecutors Scrushy "surrounded himself with a large security force. ... Newark Star Ledger, Crush Corporate Crime Mar 31, 2005 ...and Computer Associates board member Jay Lorsch -- the same Computer Associates that was recently criminally charged in a massive corporate fraud, and was ... ZNet, Fraud's Many Helpers Mar 19, 2005 After following these corporate fraud trials for two years, however, I see an important pattern to these foot soldiers' actions that I think deserves greater ... Washington Post Caught in the act at the bawdy house as the piano plays on Mar 30, 2005 To some critics it is a disproportionate response to corporate fraud – piling heavy compliance costs on even the most honest companies, undermining US ... The Herald, The 16th Annual SuperStrategies Audit Best-Practices Conference Mar 28, 2005 CISA, CFE, former Vice President, Internal Audit, MCI, is most well-known for uncovering the fraud at WorldCom - to date the largest corporate fraud in history ... Business Wire (press release), Former WorldCom CEO Guilty Mar 15, 2005 NEW YORK -- Bernard Ebbers, the once-swaggering CEO of WorldCom, was convicted Tuesday of engineering the largest corporate fraud in US history -- an $11 ... Chicago Tribune (subscription) Rocky Mountain NIRI Luncheon Mar 28, 2005 Corporate Fraud and Misconduct DENVER, March 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) will host a ... PR Newswire (press release) Ill Juror Dismissed From Scrushy Trial Mar 28, 2005 The judge in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth Corp. CEO Richard Scrushy excused a sick juror as the trial resumed ... Forbes Judge Dismisses Ill Juror From Scrushy Trial Mar 28, 2005 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)--The judge in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth Corp. (HLSH) CEO Richard Scrushy excused ... Smartmoney.com (subscription) Let's not go easy on corporate fraudsters Mar 29, 2005 Lost among the tales of corporate fraud is the fact Australia's outstanding prosperity is, in part, due to the efforts of Australian corporate executives. ... Australian, Anatomy of a fraud defense Mar 20, 2005 Among the nation's top corporate fraud trials now under way, one concluded this week when former WorldCom chief executive Bernard Ebbers was found guilty of ... Birmingham Business Journal, Cleaning house Mar 25, 2005 The conviction of Bernard Ebbers for the largest corporate fraud in US history should send a message to shady executives everywhere: Feigned ignorance of the ... Bradenton Herald, Daily Briefing Mar 30, 2005 But Weston Smith, the fifth former CFO to testify for the government at Scrushy's corporate fraud trial, testified there was no pleasure when the executives ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), Kurt Eichenwald (Courtesy Mar 25, 2005 People will be able to go into these worlds, they'll be able to see what goes into a corporate fraud. I've been writing about corporate fraud for 18 years. ... CJR Daily, Judge Dismisses Ill Juror From Scrushy Trial Mar 28, 2005 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The judge in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy excused a sick juror as the trial resumed Monday ... NBC13.com, Judge dismisses ill juror from Scrushy trial Mar 28, 2005 The judge in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy excused a sick juror as the trial resumed today following a week-long break ... WHNT, Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, Representing Investors Who Purchased ... Mar 30, 2005 Binkow & Goldberg LLP, a law firm with significant experience in prosecuting class actions, and substantial expertise in actions involving corporate fraud. ... PrimeZone (press release), Tactics in Yukos case raise alarm Mar 28, 2005 Prosecutors in other countries may put pressure on witnesses and cast a wide net in huge corporate fraud cases, like Enron and WorldCom in the United States. ... International Herald Tribune, Blockbuster suit leads to refunds Mar 30, 2005 The suit, filed March 18 in Alabama, said testimony in the ongoing corporate fraud trial of fired HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy shows executives at the ... Akron Beacon Journal, The new accountants: Bosses want them; the books need them; stand ... Mar 28, 2005 While high-profile corporate fraud cases such as the too-cozy relationship between Enron and Arthur Andersen, the accounting firm hired to review Enron's books ... Miami Herald, Are directors ready to cut CEO compensation? Mar 27, 2005 ...it. For example, WorldCom and other high-profile corporate fraud cases have left investors sensitized to executives' conduct. Also ... Allentown Morning Call, Ill Juror Dismissed From Scrushy Trial Mar 28, 2005 By JAY REEVES Associated Press Writer. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Mar 28, 2005 — The judge in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth Corp. ... ABC News Ebbers guilty of the lot Mar 16, 2005 The verdict is the biggest success yet for federal prosecutors in the US Government's crackdown on corporate fraud that began after the collapse of energy ... New Zealand Herald, Ebbers conviction bolsters prosecutors Mar 17, 2005 ...vary. Although many prosecutors are anxious to try a high-profile corporate fraud case, he said, others are more risk averse. "I ... Chicago Tribune (subscription) Scrushy was fraud 'king,' ex-aide says Mar 22, 2005 Weston Smith, the fifth and final former HealthSouth CFO to take the stand against Scrushy at his corporate fraud trial, said he planned to quit HealthSouth ... Montgomery Advertiser, Ebbers convicted of WorldCom fraud Mar 16, 2005 Ebbers, 63, is the most prominent executive yet to be convicted in a corporate fraud case, but other executives face similar charges. ... The Register-Guard, Climate of corporate scandals Mar 20, 2005 In past high-profile corporate fraud cases such as Adelphia and Enron, the SEC and the US Department of Justice have filed their cases on the same day. ... Denver Post, Adelphia makes pitch to settle charges Mar 24, 2005 Corp. has offered to pay Uncle Sam $725 million to settle corporate fraud charges linked to its looting and accounting scandal. ... Rocky Mountain News, Corruption: the other side of economic expansion Mar 23, 2005 The US companies were far bigger, but analysts say that corporate fraud in China is far more routine and pervasive than in the West. ... Taipei Times, Fifth former CFO testifies against Scrushy, recalls intimidation Mar 21, 2005 ...to stay. Smith was worried about the new Sarbanes-Oxley law, which included long prison terms for corporate fraud, he said. But ... Miami Herald, Ex-HealthSouth CEO is described as haughty 'king' involved in ... Mar 22, 2005 ...him during a meeting, said Weston L. Smith, the fifth and final former chief financial officer to testify against Scrushy at his corporate fraud trial. ... Sun-Sentinel.com, Ex-Finance Chief Says Scrushy Intimidated Mar 22, 2005 Weston Smith, the fifth and final former HealthSouth finance chief to take the stand against Scrushy at his corporate fraud trial in US District Court in ... Los Angeles Times (subscription), Update 1: HealthSouth Witness: Scrushy a 'King' Mar 21, 2005 ...challenged him during a meeting, said Weston Smith, the fifth and final chief financial officer to take the stand against Scrushy at his corporate fraud trial. ... Forbes Sarbanes-Oxley sets standards, seeks to restore public's ... Mar 28, 2005 A string of corporate fraud cases and accounting scandals -- WorldCom, Enron, Adelphia, HealthSouth and Xerox -- from 2000 to 2002 prompted federal lawmakers ... Miami Herald, Business news in briefs Mar 29, 2005 ...and Real Player from RealNetworks Inc. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The judge in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth Corp. ... Cincinnati Post, Fight Internal Fraud: Internal Controls, Policies Help Deter ... Mar 6, 2005 You can’t eradicate corporate fraud completely. You can, however, minimize its damage and take appropriate actions to prevent it. ... DM News, Corporations avoid criminal cases Mar 20, 2005 MCI owes its status as a hot property to a new legal tactic in the battle against corporate fraud: Go after the individuals but not the corporations. ... Chicago Tribune (subscription) Ex-chief of WorldCom found guilty Mar 15, 2005 He faces up to life in prison. The verdict ended one of the most widely watched corporate fraud prosecutions in recent times. The ... International Herald Tribune, WorldCom CEO Ebbers Convicted of Fraud Mar 16, 2005 ...he'll appeal. A federal jury Tuesday found Ebbers guilty of organizing the largest corporate fraud in US history. Ebbers insisted ... NPR (audio), Ebbers guilty of $11bn fraud Mar 16, 2005 Alberto Gonzales, the US attorney general, called the result “a triumph� and praised President Bush’s corporate fraud task-force. ... Business Standard, Study affirms peril of stock options Mar 22, 2005 ...dark side as well. After an unprecedented spate of corporate fraud, the use of stock options is now in decline. They were once a ... Denver Post, HealthSouth CFO testifies against Scrushy Mar 21, 2005 ...finance chief to serve under Richard Scrushy took the stand Monday in his corporate fraud trial, testifying like the others that the fired CEO was in on a ... San Jose Mercury News Hero to zero by way of a milk round and the basketball court Mar 18, 2005 The architect of the biggest corporate fraud in US history was born in Alberta, Canada and his formative years were spent on a reservation of Navajo Indians in ... Telegraph.co.uk, UPDATE 1-HealthSouth exec says Scrushy made all decisions Mar 21, 2005 ...positions also included director of reimbursement and controller, was the health-care company's fifth ex-CFO to testify at Scrushy's corporate fraud trial that ... Reuters Royal Group Says De Zen to Repay C$10 Million Mar 24, 2005 ...along with the chief executive and chief financial officer, amid a probe by police and securities regulators and allegations of corporate fraud and theft. ... Reuters Canada, Adelphia offers $725 million to settle probes Mar 25, 2005 ...bankruptcy. That would be the second-largest corporate fraud penalty, behind only the $750 million settlement involving WorldCom Inc. ... Chicago Tribune (subscription) Do Not Pass Go, Bernie Mar 25, 2005 Last week Ebbers was convicted on nine separate counts for his part in the largest corporate fraud in history, and now faces up to 85 years in prison. ... Light Reading Critics Say a Jailed Yukos Lawyer Is a 'Hostage' Mar 28, 2005 Prosecutors in the United States may pressure witnesses and cast a wide net in huge corporate fraud cases, like Enron and WorldCom. ... New York Times Adelphia Near Deal with DOJ, SEC Mar 24, 2005 ...under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since 2002 and has seen several former executives, including founder John Rigas, convicted in corporate-fraud cases. ... Multichannel News (subscription), National business briefs Mar 29, 2005 European Union. Shares fell 8 cents to $24.20. The judge in the corporate fraud case against fired HealthSouth Corp. CEO Richard ... The State, General Electric boosts first-quarter forecast Mar 25, 2005 The newspaper, citing sources familiar with the case, said a settlement at that price would be one of the largest corporate fraud penalties, just below the ... Pioneer Press, Adelphia nears settlement Mar 25, 2005 The newspaper, citing sources familiar with the case, said a settlement at that price would be one of the largest corporate fraud penalties, just below the ... Buffalo News, Conviction of Ebbers marks staggering fall of 'Telecom Cowboy' Mar 20, 2005 ...former CEO of WorldCom was convicted Tuesday of orchestrating the $11 billion fraud that sank the company in 2002, the biggest corporate fraud and bankruptcy ... Buffalo News, Adelphia Settles With SEC Mar 25, 2005 The settlement would be one of the largest corporate fraud penalties, just below the $750 million WorldCom Inc. made with the SEC in 2003. ... Broadcasting & Cable (subscription), CEO's 'dummy defense' was not so smart Mar 22, 2005 ...more believable case. That choice rarely benefits any defendant whether charged with murder or corporate fraud. The decision whether ... Newsday, How serious are we? Mar 17, 2005 ...alleged corporate fraudsters to undergo the tough love concept of the United States Department of Justice and President George Bush's Corporate Fraud Task Force ... Edmonton Sun, Ex-Chief of WorldCom Is Found Guilty in $11 Billion Fraud Mar 16, 2005 Mr. Ebbers, 63, is the most prominent executive yet to be convicted in a corporate fraud case, but other executives face similar charges. ... Spartanburg Herald Journal (subscription), Adelphia offers $725M settlement Mar 25, 2005 If the terms are accepted, Adelphia would pay the second-highest corporate fraud penalty in history, next to WorldCom's $750 million settlement in 2003. ... Buffalo Business First, Adelphia offers $725M settlement Mar 25, 2005 If the terms are accepted, Greenwood Village-based Adelphia (OTC: ADELQ.PK) would pay the second-highest corporate fraud penalty in history, next to WorldCom's ... Denver Business Journal, Ex-WorldCom CEO Ebbers Guilty Mar 15, 2005 ..."This is the mother lode for the government in its campaign against corporate fraud," said Orin Snyder, a former federal prosecutor who is now a partner in ... KSBI 52, Ex-exec portrays Scrushy as a bully Mar 22, 2005 Weston Smith, the fifth and final former HealthSouth chief financial officer to take the stand against Scrushy in his corporate fraud trial, said he had ... Fort Worth Star Telegram, Scrushy trial: Defense grills McVay on his testimony Mar 17, 2005 ...inconsistencies in the testimony of Malcolm "Tadd" McVay, but the one-time financial chief stood his ground in the $2.7 billion corporate fraud trial of his ... Birmingham Business Journal, After a morning in chambers, judge adjourns Scrushy trial for the ... Mar 18, 2005 US District Judge Karon Bowdre adjourned proceedings in the $2.7 billion corporate fraud trial of ousted HealthSouth Corp. Richard Scrushy until 9 am March 21. ... Birmingham Business Journal, Ex-WorldCom Chief Ebbers Guilty in $11 Billion Fraud (Update7) Mar 15, 2005 The verdict is the biggest success yet for federal prosecutors in the US government's crackdown on corporate fraud that began after the collapse of energy ... Bloomberg Payment would settle SEC, DOJ corporate looting claims Mar 24, 2005 See Journal story. The settlement would be one of the largest penalties of the corporate fraud era, just under the $750 million agreement of WorldCom Inc. ... MarketWatch Judge sealed Ebbers' fate Mar 16, 2005 ...erstwhile Edmonton milkman might have revealed his culpability in ordering the $11 billion (US) fraud at WorldCom Inc., the biggest corporate fraud in history. ... Toronto Star, Ex-Chief of WorldCom Convicted of Fraud Charges Mar 15, 2005 ...deliberations since March 4. The verdict ends one of the most widely watched corporate fraud prosecutions in recent times. The rise and ... New York Times GUILTY: Ebbers blamed on all fraud counts in WorldCom trial Mar 16, 2005 ...former CEO of WorldCom was convicted Tuesday of orchestrating the $11-billion fraud that sank the company in 2002, the biggest corporate fraud and bankruptcy ... Detroit Free Press HealthSouth Ex-CFO Fingers Scrushy Mar 21, 2005 ...(AP)--The fifth and final HealthSouth Corp. (HLSH) finance chief to serve under Richard Scrushy took the stand Monday in his corporate fraud trial, testifying ... Smartmoney.com (subscription) INFLATION FEARS, FED WORRY INVESTORS Mar 22, 2005 Weston Smith, the fifth and final former HealthSouth CFO to take the stand for the prosecution at Scrushy's corporate fraud trial, said he planned to quit ... Kentucky.com, Witness: Scrushy Advised 'Hang in There' Feb 28, 2005 ...do this forever.". Livesay's testimony came on his second day on the stand at Scrushy's trial on corporate fraud charges. By early ... CIO Today, Give us your dirty laundry Mar 18, 2005 ...lawyer and former British military intelligence officer whose company Pacific Risk advises businesses and non-government organizations on corporate fraud risk. ... The Standard, Have you heard? Hot 3rd rail for reporters Mar 20, 2005 Checks are averaging $2,679, or $150 more than 2004. Tuesday was a two-fer day in corporate fraud news. A jury convicted WorldCom Inc. ... Billings Gazette, Conference pushes business ethics from the top down Mar 17, 2005 Heffelfinger, who sits on a white-collar crime subcommittee for the Department of Justice, reminded the crowd that corporate fraud remains a top priority at ... Minnesota Public Radio, Task force plans online resources for small firms Mar 19, 2005 These statistics come from President Bush's Corporate Fraud Task Force. Heffelfinger, based in Minneapolis, says the feds have identified ... Pioneer Press, “I knew nothing� won’t get you off the hook in corporate ... Mar 17, 2005 Claiming they were unaware of financial scams occurring under their watch is unlikely to let CEOs off the hook in corporate fraud cases – not any more at ... itWorldCanada.com, Business briefs Mar 22, 2005 ...subordinates who challenged him during a meeting, said Weston Smith, the fifth and final chief financial officer to take the stand in the corporate fraud trial ... Lansing State Journal, Humble roots, charisma Mar 20, 2005 ...roots and charisma. Another commonality - each man's trial on corporate fraud charges - has split them apart. The former - Bernard ... Birmingham Business Journal, Bagging the big guys Mar 18, 2005 Ebbers' conviction is cold comfort for executives already on trial in other celebrated corporate fraud cases (fired HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy) or those ... Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Survey: Biz Travelers Sense Expense Abuse Crackdown Mar 7, 2005 The association in 2002 released a report in which the cost of T&E schemes averaged $60,000 and comprised 12 percent of all corporate fraud cases (BTN, Aug. ... Business Travel News Archived links. These articles may no longer be available. To access these articles you will need to contact the listed source publication (i.e. LA Times, CNN, etc).
New laws take effect in Illinois 01 Jan 2004 ...cause traffic congestion. Corporate fraud (HB 3053): Holds corporate executives accountable for fraudulent activity. Police cars ... (Munster Times, IN) Business Digest 01 Jan 2004 HealthSouth Corp. founder Richard M. Scrushy's corporate fraud trial will start Aug. 23, a federal judge in Birmingham, Ala., ruled yesterday. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD) Jobless claims fall...Mortgage rates up...Expanding Parmalat ... 01 Jan 2004 Amid the scrutiny, Homestore restated some of its results and several top managers resigned. Three former executives pleaded guilty to corporate fraud. ... (WHNT, AL) US accuses Parmalat of 'brazen' corporate fraud Dec 30, 2003 Italian food group Parmalat engaged in a bout of "brazen" corporate fraud that represents one of the biggest financial frauds in history, the top securities ... (ABC Online, Australia) Alan Bond plans City comeback Dec 31, 2003 Bond, who sold his 10-bedroom Kensington mansion to Conrad Black in 1992 for an estimated £3.5m, was jailed for corporate fraud after his sprawling Bond Corp ... (This is London, UK) ANALYSIS: FROM THE GOOD TO THE 'NO-BRAINERS,' HERE'S A LOOK AT ... Dec 31, 2003 A new corporate fraud law holds corporate executives accountable for fraudulent activity. Only police cars will be allowed to have police car markings now. ... (The Southern Illinoisan, IL) Profit-taking stalls Wall Street's end-of-year bull run Dec 30, 2003 Parmalat chatter also filtered across trading floors as the US Securities and Exchange Commission accused the Italian food group of "brazen" corporate fraud. ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore) Parmalat CEO to stay in jail Dec 30, 2003 ...balance sheet. He resigned as Parmalat's chairman and CEO two weeks ago amid one of Europe's biggest corporate fraud scandals. Experts ... (CBC News, Canada) Europe's businesses have much to learn from the unfolding ... Dec 30, 2003 But in just a few weeks, Parmalat has gone from being one of Europe's brightest success stories to its biggest corporate fraud. Billions of euros are missing. ... (Economist (subscription), UK) State treasurers are getting on Wall Street's nerves Dec 29, 2003 They're trying to run more independent candidates for corporate boards to curb what many call the worst wave of corporate fraud, deception and scandal since ... (Allentown Morning Call, PA) Technology and Telecoms: Year in review Dec 29, 2003 ...of disgraced telecommunications group WorldCom, as he had his first day in court to face charges in connection with the world's biggest ever corporate fraud. ... (Financial Times (subscription), UK) US regulators charge Parmalat Dec 30, 2003 WASHINGTON - Italian food group Parmalat engaged in a bout of "brazen" corporate fraud that represents one of the biggest financial frauds in history, the US ... (Business Day, South Africa, South Africa) Retailer Ahold closes $1.82 billion credit facility Dec 28, 2003 Ahold is bolstering its finances after a debilitating one-billion-euro accounting scandal emerged in February, a corporate fraud case since dwarfed by Italy's ... (Forbes) I'm for the little fellers, not the Rockefellers. - Sen. Paul ... Dec 30, 2003 He pushed for stronger environmental programs, for genuine measures to counter corporate fraud, and for investigations into Sept. ... (LiberalSlant.com) Executives on trial come well-armed Dec 25, 2003 Last year, after the collapse of Enron and a cascade of other business scandals, President Bush formed a Corporate Fraud Task Force, and since then other ... (Seattle Times, WA) John Hancock Expected to Write Off Loss on $152 Million in ... Dec 31, 2003 The Boston insurance company's disclosure comes amid continuing allegations of corporate fraud by Parmalat, founded in 1961 by Calisto Tanzi, who was arrested ... (MENAFN, Middle East) Embattled CEOs form legal phalanx Dec 24, 2003 Last year President Bush formed a Corporate Fraud Task Force, and since then other prosecution outposts have won funds to hire lawyers. ... (Houston Chronicle, TX) State treasurers put heat on Wall Street Dec 27, 2003 They're trying to run more independent candidates for corporate boards to curb what many call the worst wave of corporate fraud, deception, and scandal since ... (Boston Globe, MA) Remarks of AD Grant Ashley for press Conference Announcing ... Dec 4, 2003 IS THE RESULT OF AN INTENSIVE 14-MONTH INVESTIGATION BY SPECIAL AGENTS OF THE FBI AND IRS TOGETHER WITH THE RESOURCES OF THE PRESIDENT’S CORPORATE FRAUD TASK ... (FBI Press Room (press release)) 2003 was the year of corporate crooks Dec 22, 2003 From July 2002 to May 2003, more than 250 white collar criminals were convicted, according to the Justice Department's Corporate Fraud Task Force. ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA) Wall Street Fine Tracker Dec 25, 2003 In a deferred prosecution agreement with the Justice Department and the Corporate Fraud Task Force, PNC ICLC, a non-bank subsidiary of PNC Financial Services ... (Forbes) Roughed up Dec 27, 2003 ...of business since the 1930s, made executives more accountable for their companies' financial reports, increased criminal penalties for corporate fraud, and ... (Rocky Mountain News, CO) The Lighter Side of the News of 2003 Dec 26, 2003 Friday, December 26, 2003 -- From the war in Iraq to an economy that lagged most of the year, from wildfires to floods, from crime to corporate fraud - the ... (Hampshire Gazette, MA) WHO ’ S BORIS PARAD … . ATTORNEY EXTRAORDINAIRE ? Dec 20, 2003 ...with his corporate and patent law practice at the foremost US companies, provides Parad Firm with unique tools to lead complex trials of corporate fraud ... (Emediawire (press release)) Taking on corporate corruption in the US Dec 16, 2003 ...of the purse", he outlines his belief in "using the powers of California's considerable investment portfolio and market presence to combat corporate fraud and ... (Financial Times (subscription), UK) Dairy giant in fraud inquiry Dec 21, 2003 The company that supplies a large portion of milk production to Australia's eastern seaboard, Italy's Parmalat group, is facing a corporate fraud investigation ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia) Treasurers' increased activism annoys Wall Street, corporations Dec 20, 2003 ...showdown with corporate America, they're trying to run more independent candidates for corporate boards _ to curb what many call the worst corporate fraud ... (Newsday) State treasurers now market activists Dec 21, 2003 ...showdown with corporate America, they're trying to run more independent candidates for corporate boards -- to curb what many call the worst corporate fraud ... (Contra Costa Times, CA) Activism annoys Wall Street Dec 22, 2003 ...newest showdown with corporate America, they're trying to run more independent candidates for corporate boards to curb what many call the worst corporate fraud ... (Redlands Daily Facts, CA) Treasurers' increased activism annoys Wall Street, corporations Dec 20, 2003 ...showdown with corporate America, they're trying to run more independent candidates for corporate boards - to curb what many call the worst corporate fraud ... (Biloxi Sun Herald, MS) Treasurers' increased activism annoys Wall Street, corporations Dec 20, 2003 ...showdown with corporate America, they're trying to run more independent candidates for corporate boards — to curb what many call the worst corporate fraud ... (WHAS 11.com (subscription), KY) Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Tax Dec 23, 2003 Although the evidence is only anecdotal (and the phenomenon seems totally unconnected to the corporate fraud concerns described above), it would appear that ... (Mondaq News Alerts, World) After Scandals, State Treasurers Take Aim at Corruption Dec 21, 2003 They are trying to run more independent candidates for corporate boards to curb what many call the worst wave of corporate fraud, deception and scandal since ... (Washington Post, DC) Trial of Former HealthSouth CEO Scrushy Set for Aug. 1 Dec 18, 2003 ATLANTA -- A federal judge in Birmingham, Ala., has scheduled the corporate- fraud trial of former HealthSouth Corp. (HLSH, news ... (Quicken) Just call it junk Dec 23, 2003 A somewhat different case of corporate fraud occurred at Ahold, the Dutch supermarkets group, where almost €1bn (£700m) had gone missing as a result of ... (Financial Times (subscription), UK) State treasurers are cleaning up Wall Street Dec 20, 2003 The groups also want more independent candidates for corporate boards to curb what many say is the worst corporate fraud and scandal since the stock market ... (WFSB, CT) Ex-Nicor leaders indicted Former executives, accused of fraud Dec 11, 2003 An investigation by President Bush's Corporate Fraud Task Force led to the indictment Wednesday of three former executives and their legal counsel for ... (Chicago Daily Herald, IL) De Beers cuts jobs in South Africa as rand movement hits margins Dec 21, 2003 Europe is facing its biggest-ever corporate fraud as Italian food group Parmalat admitted that documents purporting to show it had 4bn (£2.8bn) of cash and ... (The Scotsman, UK) Fomer Fila CEO pleads guilty in Just For Feet probe Dec 18, 2003 More than 90 stores now operate with the Just for Feet name. The Just For Feet investigation is one of two corporate fraud cases under way in Birmingham. ... (Miami Herald, FL) 40 Charges - - Wittig , Lake accused of looting millions of ... Dec 4, 2003 Washington, DC, on Thursday when the indictment was made public by acting deputy Attorney General James B. Comey Jr., head of President Bush's Corporate Fraud ... (Topeka Capital Journal, KS) Microsoft, Spitzer sue e-mail marketers Dec 19, 2003 Spitzer, known for his aggressive pursuit of corporate fraud in recent years, has previously brought three lawsuits against spammers, those who send ... (Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL) Microsoft, Spitzer sue email spammers Dec 18, 2003 Spitzer, known for his aggressive pursuit against corporate fraud in recent years, said Richter was responsible for sending more than 250 million spam messages ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand) Cuomo Files $15M Libel Suit Vs. Author Dec 17, 2003 ...passage. Palast, whose book purports to expose corporate fraud and government corruption, said, "I stand by every word I've written.". ... (Newsday) Microsoft, Spitzer sue e-mail spammers Dec 18, 2003 Spitzer, known for his aggressive pursuit of corporate fraud in recent years, has previously brought three lawsuits against so-called spammers, those who send ... (Reuters, India) Mario Cuomo Sues Book Author for $15M Dec 17, 2003 ...say. Palast, whose book purports to expose corporate fraud and government corruption, said, ``I stand by every word I've written.''. ... (Guardian, UK) Nader Testing Waters; Edwards Backs March Dec 17, 2003 ...hopeful Dennis Kucinich, who shares his views on the need for universal health care, full public financing of elections and a crackdown on corporate fraud. ... (San Jose Mercury News, CA) Mario Cuomo sues book author for $15M Dec 17, 2003 ...say. Palast, whose book purports to expose corporate fraud and government corruption, said, "I stand by every word I've written.". ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA) Cuomo Sues Author, Claiming Libel Dec 18, 2003 Palast, whose book purports to expose corporate fraud and government corruption, said, "I stand by every word I've written." The lawsuit names Palast and Plume ... (Newsday) Two Centres Receive Cash, Food Aid Dec 12, 2003 THE president of the South African Institute of Corporate Fraud Management Mr Bart Henderson, yesterday donated cash and food to two centres assisting people ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa) Analogic's blame game Dec 22, 2003 Act. That's right. They're talking about the act passed by Congress last year to combat corporate fraud and abuse. Sarbanes-Oxley ... (Boston.com, MA) Source: Glancy & Binkow LLP Dec 19, 2003 ...by Glancy & Binkow LLP, a law firm with significant experience in prosecuting class actions, and substantial expertise in actions involving corporate fraud. ... (PrimeZone (press release)) Food giant admits £2.8bn forgery Dec 19, 2003 EUROPE was today facing the prospect of its biggest-ever corporate fraud as Italian food group Parmalat admitted that documents purporting to show it had e4bn ... (This is London, UK) Cuomo sues author for libel Dec 18, 2003 ...statement. Palast, whose book purports to expose corporate fraud and government corruption, said, "I stand by every word I've written.". ... (Capital News 9, NY) Inside Politics Dec 19, 2003 Mr. Palast, whose book purports to expose corporate fraud and government corruption, said, "I stand by every word I've written.". (Washington Times, DC) More 'Best of the Blog' Dec 12, 2003 ...into. Corporate fraud is on the upswing. That’s the sadly unsurprising conclusion of a new KPMG survey of 450 corporations. “Seventy ... (Inman.com, CA) Audit prices may rise as accountants look for fraud Dec 6, 2003 ...company managers. SAS 99 was in the works long before Enron, Tyco or Adelphia became shorthand words for corporate fraud. The push ... (MSNBC) Greenspan Proposes Changing National Motto To "In Fraud We Trust ... Dec 8, 2003 WASHINGTON (NewsHax wire) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, befuddled by the impact of the corporate fraud upon the economy in the past few years ... (News Hax (News Satire)) Executive in Fraud Case Wins Acquittal Dec 11, 2003 Dealing a setback to the government's crackdown on corporate fraud, a Los Angeles federal jury Wednesday acquitted a former computer firm executive of charges ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA) 9 charged with fraud in ES Bankest case Dec 5, 2003 ES Bankest collapsed, and Joy Athletic went into bankruptcy. ''This case is one of the largest bank and corporate fraud cases ever prosecuted in South Florida ... (Miami Herald, FL) Wittig accused of plundering public utility Dec 4, 2003 They are obligated to tell the truth to their shareholders, their boards and regulators," said Comey, who is the head of President Bush's Corporate Fraud Task ... (Lawrence Journal World, KS) Half of all email spam, Telecom says Dec 21, 2003 Mr Spitzer, known for his aggressive pursuit of corporate fraud in recent years, said Mr Richter was responsible for sending more than 250 million spam ... (Otago Daily Times, New Zealand) Parmalat’s $6bn missing Dec 21, 2003 22/12/2003 Italy`s Parmalat group, is facing a corporate fraud investigation after weekend revelations it is barely staving off bankruptcy, with about $6 ... (Food Ingredients First, Netherlands) Defendants indicted in $170M fraud scheme Dec 5, 2003 Marcos Daniel Jiménez, US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, said the case is one of the largest bank and corporate fraud cases ever prosecuted in ... (South Florida Business Journal, FL) 9 accused of using fraud to get bank loans Dec 6, 2003 This case is one of the largest bank and corporate fraud cases ever prosecuted in South Florida," US Attorney Marcos Daniel Jiménez said Friday. ... (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL) Indictment: Wittig looted Westar David Wittig, right, and Doug ... Dec 4, 2003 ...grand jury, it was announced in a Washington news conference by acting Deputy Attorney General James Comey, who heads the Justice Department's corporate fraud ... (Wichita Eagle, KS) Indictments . . . at a glance Dec 4, 2003 The case was brought under the auspices of the Corporate Fraud Task Force, which was created by President Bush in July 2002 and is being led by Acting Deputy ... (Topeka Capital Journal, KS) Former Nicor Energy Executives Indicted Dec 10, 2003 Fitzgerald said the criminal case was part of a government effort to uncover and prosecute corporate fraud that could harm investors. ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA) Shareholders See Scandals and Sarbanes-Oxley Leading to Boardroom ... Dec 16, 2003 In the wake of the recent fiscal and corporate fraud crises, the resulting stringent regulatory measures put into place have left both public and private ... (Business Wire (press release)) Credit company co-founder acquitted Dec 3, 2003 We had a challenging and complex corporate fraud case that took a significant investigative effort over a long period of time.". ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA) Grand Jury Indicts Westar Energy Execs Dec 4, 2003 In Washington, the US Department of Justice issued a statement saying the news conference would involve a "corporate fraud matter.". ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA) Grand Jury Indicts Westar Energy Execs Dec 4, 2003 In Washington, the US Department of Justice issued a statement saying the news conference would involve a ``corporate fraud matter.''. ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA) AICPA Chair Calls for More Change Dec 10, 2003 ...at Austin. The AICPA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are also collaborating to stamp out corporate fraud. -- The Center ... (PRNewswire (press release)) AICPA Chair, Voynich Calls For More Changes Dec 10, 2003 Texas at Austin. The AICPA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are also collaborating to stamp out corporate fraud. The Center ... (Accountingweb.com, IN) Wittig and Lake Dec 4, 2003 The case is one of 146 large-scale investigations currently in progress with the US Attorney General's Corporate Fraud Task Force. ... (KAKE, KS) Rose: 'Crony capitalism' rules Dec 11, 2003 ...offshore shell companies. Once the rock of corporate fraud was lifted, we found moral maggots infesting every business sector. from the ... (Carolina Morning News, SC) Also from this section Dec 6, 2003 This is either an example of terrible corporate fraud by the board of Chrysler or a classic American technique of using the courts as a weapon in corporate ... (Independent, UK) Spirituality is finding a place in the workplace Dec 7, 2003 Grating revelations of corporate fraud and misdeed have led many to question fundamental human motives, turning them back to reaffirmation of basic societal ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA) Candidates for March primary ballot set Dec 6, 2003 ...suicide in 1978. For the past year, Stoen has been leading a corporate fraud civil case against Pacific Lumber Co. In a written ... (Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA) 9 charged in $170 million South Florida bank theft Dec 6, 2003 This case is one of the largest bank and corporate fraud cases ever prosecuted in South Florida," said Marcos Jimenez, the local US attorney. ... (Naples Daily News, FL) Spiritual divide being addressed by some companies Dec 5, 2003 Grating revelations of corporate fraud and misdeed have led many to question fundamental human motives, turning them back to re-affirmation of basic societal ... (Albuquerque Tribune, NM) Grand jury indicts Wittig, Lake Dec 4, 2003 ...in trust for the people who really own it -- the shareholders," James Comey Jr., acting deputy attorney general in charge of President Bush's Corporate Fraud ... (Bizjournals.com) 9 charged in $170 million South Florida bank theft Dec 5, 2003 The bank, through a separate civil lawsuit, is trying to recover its funds. ''This case is one of the largest bank and corporate fraud cases ever prosecuted in ... (Miami Herald, FL) Court okays Barrick's libel suit against Blanchard Dec 9, 2003 ...accusing it of libelous statements that include comparing Barrick to Enron, the bankrupt US energy giant whose name has become synonymous with corporate fraud. (Forbes) Nader OKs Exploratory Committee for 2004 Dec 11, 2003 Nader has sent letters to Republican and Democratic party leaders urging more of a focus on issues such as universal health insurance and corporate fraud. ... (FOX News) Prison term upheld in bribery case Dec 15, 2003 ...the evils of financial fraud. "Corporate fraud is a terrible problem," Wright told those men at sentencing. "There is nothing that ... (Topeka Capital Journal, KS) Group charged with stealing $170 million Dec 6, 2003 ...(Miami-AP) -- Nine men have been indicted in a bank and corporate fraud case the US Attorney's office says is one of the largest ever prosecuted in South ... (WTEV, FL) 9 charged in $170 million bank theft Dec 6, 2003 This case is one of the largest bank and corporate fraud cases ever prosecuted in South Florida," said US Attorney Marcos Jimenez, who announced the grand ... (Orlando Sentinel (subscription), FL) Festival Returns to the Treasure Mountain Inn on Main Street Dec 10, 2003 Directed by Ryan Eslinger. MEMRON (USA, 76 min., Narrative, 2002) WORLD PREMIERE An improvisational comedic romp through the ruins of corporate fraud. ... (Movie City News, CA) Focus On: Preventing fraud in the workplace 29 Oct 2003 The US Justice Department investigated over 500 cases of corporate fraud last year and got convictions or guilty pleas in more than 250 cases. ... (Business Europe, UK) Africa Leads in Corporate Fraud Oct 22, 2003 Africa has taken the lead position as a host for corporate fraudsters. A report released last week by accounting firm Price Waterhouse ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa) Tyco Corporate Fraud Trial Begins Oct 8, 2003 The corporate fraud trial of former Tyco International executives Dennis Kozlowski and Mark Swartz began Tuesday in New York City. ... (Voice of America) Kmart trial critical for feds Oct 26, 2003 The fraud Hofmeister and Montini are accused of is far different from that of other high-profile corporate fraud cases like those of Enron or WorldCom, said ... (Detroit News, MI) Questions Loom Over Quattrone Prosecution Oct 26, 2003 5, 2000. The mistrial was a setback for the government in the highest-profile case since its crackdown on corporate fraud began two years ago. ... (Newsday) Former Anicom Chairman Indicted Oct 23, 2003 CHICAGO -- The former chairman of the board of the defunct telecommunications firm Anicom, Inc., was indicted Thursday in an alleged corporate fraud scheme ... (NBC5.com, IL) Ex-Anicom chief indicted for fraud Oct 24, 2003 According to the 26-count superseding indictment, Mr. Anixter, 54, engaged in corporate fraud beginning three years before the cable and wire distributor filed ... (Crain's Chicago Business, IL) Restore IRS muscle to combat growing abuses Oct 23, 2003 In the wake of recent corporate fraud scandals, Congress gave the Securities and Exchange Commission and Justice Department substantial increases in their ... (USA Today) Restore IRS muscle to combat growing abuses Oct 24, 2003 In the wake of recent corporate fraud scandals, Congress gave the Securities and Exchange Commission (news - web sites) and Justice Department (news - web sites ... (Yahoo News) Focus on tax fraud Senate should lead assault on big-time ... Oct 23, 2003 A consultant's report for the IRS estimates that the United States lost $14 billion to $18 billion to corporate fraud alone in 2000 -- a figure that some ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL) HK business fraud losses soar 38 percent in first nine months of ... Oct 25, 2003 The effects of corporate fraud cannot be underestimated in terms of the threat they pose to confidence in the integrity of Hong Kong's financial structure ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore) Ex-Anicom chairman indicted Oct 24, 2003 Scott Anixter, former chairman of now-defunct Anicom, Inc., and another top executive were charged Thursday with engaging in a corporate fraud scheme that cost ... (Chicago Daily Herald, IL) Fraud Conference to Focus on Corporate Malfeasance Oct 8, 2003 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent well-publicized cases of corporate fraud and resulting corporate financial failures have made this a red-hot issue for investors ... (Yahoo News (press release)) Grand jury indicts former Triad executive Oct 24, 2003 ...vice president on 15 counts of felony charges relating to corporate fraud, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas. ... (Dallas Business Journal, TX) Delta Air Lines Elects Larry D. Thompson to Board Of Directors Oct 23, 2003 ...and national security. In 2002, he was designated to chair the Bush administrations' corporate fraud task force. Thompson left the ... (Yahoo News (press release)) Prominent attorney joins Delta directors Oct 24, 2003 Thompson, 57, held the No. 2 Justice Department post from 2001 to 2003 and chaired the Bush administration's corporate fraud task force. ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA) Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Filing of Class Action Lawsuit ... Oct 24, 2003 ...by Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a law firm with extensive experience in prosecuting class actions, and significant expertise in actions involving corporate fraud. ... (PrimeZone (press release)) AT&T fires four over $125M error Oct 21, 2003 WorldCom committed the biggest corporate fraud in history," said AT&T spokesman Paul Kranhold said. "Here you're talking about a one-time error. ... (Newark Star Ledger, NJ) Just a Minute Oct 23, 2003 ...to the radio news recently I was interested to learn of a new course being given at a large Australian university which will deal with corporate fraud and ... (Bega District News, Australia) Premera fraud inquiry detailed Oct 17, 2003 The act allows whistle-blowers with knowledge of corporate fraud of the government to sue and collect up to 25 percent of any recovery made by the United States ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA) Citigate Global Intelligence & Security Forms Citigate College; ... Oct 21, 2003 ...corporate security to deliver the most advanced, complete learning programs - in order for clients to better detect, investigate and prevent corporate fraud & ... (Business Wire (press release)) Ex-Rite Aid Official Guilty in Fraud Case Oct 18, 2003 ...chairman Franklin Brown Friday was found guilty on 10 criminal counts, including conspiracy and obstruction of justice, in one of the biggest corporate fraud ... (Newsday) Jury Convicts Ex-Rite Aid Vice Chairman in Fraud Case Oct 17, 2003 Chairman Franklin Brown Friday was found guilty on 10 criminal counts, including conspiracy and obstruction of justice, in one of the biggest corporate fraud ... (FOX News) How Croce pulled off fraud so long Oct 17, 2003 ...of fraud. How did Croce get away with it for almost five years? The answer, according to corporate fraud experts, is... easy. The ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Crackdown on Tax Cheats Not Working, Panel Says Oct 19, 2003 ...a 38 percent increase for suppression of fraud at the Securities and Exchange Commission and a 49 percent increase for the federal government's corporate fraud ... (New York Times) Stage is set for HealthSouth's second act Oct 14, 2003 ...federal criminal charges against the founder is expected within the next 10 weeks as a multi-agency investigation, overseen by President Bush's Corporate Fraud ... (Birmingham Business Journal, AL) Janus seeks to merge suits Oct 23, 2003 Unlike the Denver court, though, the Manhattan court has a large backlog of high-profile corporate fraud and securities-related cases. ... (Denver Post, CO) Berman DeValerio Pease Announces Enterasys to Pay $50 Million, ... Oct 17, 2003 ...shareholders. "We are taking a stand against corporate fraud," said Sandra Anderson, chair of LACERA's Board of Investments. "With ... (Business Wire (press release)) MCI ’ s federal contracts questioned Oct 20, 2003 We’re floored at the seeming blind spot on the part of the government contracting agencies to the perpetration of the biggest corporate fraud in American ... (MSNBC) Congress must move on tax shelter abuses Oct 21, 2003 ...enforcement efforts - giving the Securities and Exchange Commission a 38 percent increase for fraud suppression and the federal government's corporate fraud ... (Journal Times Online, WI) Do Errant Executives Deserve a Second Chance? Oct 18, 2003 ...in San Diego. He also helped found the Fraud Discovery Institute, a consulting firm that helps detect corporate fraud. But he still ... (New York Times) WorldCom hires Lockheed ethics officer Oct 14, 2003 WorldCom, whose previous leaders are accused of the largest corporate fraud in US history, has hired a chief ethics officer to help clean house. ... (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC) Push to criminalize cooking the books going cold in Senate Oct 7, 2003 But outside Pennsylvania, says state Rep. John Maher, R-Upper St. Clair, HB 623 is seen as landmark legislation aimed at preventing corporate fraud. ... (Washington Observer Reporter, PA) SEC casts wary eye on hedge funds Oct 18, 2003 ...to proposals for increased regulation and scrutiny -- not to mention the atmosphere of suspicion and distrust on Wall Street created by years of corporate fraud ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA) SEC Exempts Two Reports From CEO & CFO Certification Oct 14, 2003 The staff of the SEC and the Justice Department, in consultation with their representatives on the corporate fraud task force, have concluded that the ... (Accountingweb.com, IN) SEC seeks court help for Enron papers Sep 29, 2003 The opening shot against Mr. Lay came amid a flurry of activity in high-profile corporate-fraud cases, including the beginning of trials in Manhattan, NY ... (Washington Times, DC) Enron mess still being sorted out Oct 7, 2003 Ballantine believes the Sarbanes-Oxley Act passed by Congress in an effort to stop corporate fraud will help make companies more accountable. ... (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN) Jury weighs rules of info superhighway Oct 15, 2003 ...was unacceptable. "The government simply can't investigate corporate fraud if people don't play by the rules," he said. "That's ... (Independent Online, South Africa) Defense Says Quattrone Was a 'Victim' Oct 15, 2003 ...get caught.". "The government can't simply investigate corporate fraud if people don't play by the rules," Anders said. "And that's ... (Newsday) Jury convicts ex-Rite Aid exec. Oct 17, 2003 Vice Chairman Franklin Brown was found guilty on two counts of conspiracy on Friday in one of the biggest corporate fraud cases in recent US history. ... (CNN/Money) Closing arguments paint diverse Quattrone portrait Oct 15, 2003 ...is unacceptable. "The government simply can't investigate corporate fraud if people don't play by the rules," he said. "That's why ... (Boston Globe, MA) Protection in law reforms falls short Oct 9, 2003 Tim Phillips, head of Deloitte Forensic, said he was worried the latest proposals would only apply to employees who reported suspected corporate fraud and ... (Australian Financial Review, Australia) LETTERS: IN KINGS, POODLES, AND BUSH WE TRUST Oct 20, 2003 ...the "election", "We need to bring business back to California." What he seems to have meant was, we should look the other way and allow more corporate fraud to ... (Colorado Daily, CO) Banker's motivation at issue Oct 15, 2003 ...is unacceptable. ``The government simply can't investigate corporate fraud if people don't play by the rules,'' he said. ``That's ... (Akron Beacon Journal, OH) Fund Probe's Shock Waves Broadening Oct 16, 2003 ...had resigned. Spitzer's investigation is moving much faster than earlier probes of corporate fraud and analysts' malfeasance. Two ... (Investor's Business Daily (subscription)) In New York, Bondy's a hero Oct 19, 2003 ...ceremony, Mr Bond acknowledged the controversy his honour could cause at home, given he had spent time in jail since the Cup for a $1.2 billion corporate fraud ... (Daily Telegraph, Australia) Bondy back and on the up and up Oct 17, 2003 ...began, Mr Bond acknowledged the controversy his honour could cause at home, given he had spent time in jail since the Cup for a $1.2 billion corporate fraud. ... (South Australia Advertiser, Australia) GUEST EDITORIAL: Trials of executives shows accountability Oct 1, 2003 The first major trials since the wave of corporate fraud incinerated billions of dollars in investor wealth started Monday in Manhattan, with former Tyco ... (Adrian Daily Telegram, MI) Man enters guilty plea in credit card 'cloning' scam Oct 15, 2003 According to court documents, the investigation began May 8, when an American Express corporate-fraud investigator contacted the Secret Service in Philadelphia ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Sarbanes-Oxley tends to burden small companies most, expert says Oct 19, 2003 More than one year after Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as its answer to corporate fraud and malfeasance, public companies are scurrying to mold their ... (Providence Business News, RI) Business News In Brief Oct 14, 2003 As the public debate rages over whether the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has reduced corporate fraud or improved the quality of corporate reporting, the ... (Las Vegas Business Press, NV) SEC looks to get ahead of fraud Sep 30, 2003 Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson said Tuesday that the nation's top securities regulator has to realign its efforts to root out corporate fraud. ... (CBS MarketWatch) Delta adds former deputy attorney general to board Oct 23, 2003 ...and national security. In 2002, he was designated to chair the Bush Administration's corporate fraud task force. Thompson left the ... (Orlando Business Journal, FL) Senators want action on corporate reform Sep 30, 2003 Sen. Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, the panel's senior Democrat and co-author of 2002's legislation to fight corporate fraud. Sarbanes ... (Houston Chronicle, TX) Corporate scandals placed on trial in US courts Oct 1, 2003 Brown, the former chief counsel of Rite Aid Corp. The trial involves one of the largest corporate fraud scandals in US history. (Advertiser, Australia) Senators Show Impatience to SEC Chairman Sep 30, 2003 Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, the panel's senior Democrat and co-author of last year's sweeping legislation to combat corporate fraud. ... (Kansas City Star, MO) Boom trials Oct 5, 2003 We have to give more resources to prosecutors.". The Corporate Fraud Task Force created by President Bush has begun more than 200 investigations. ... (San Francisco Chronicle, CA) Former CEO Faces Federal Fraud Charge for Inflating Sales Figures ... Sep 30, 2003 Discussing today's charges, US Attorney Sullivan emphasized the US Attorney's Office commitment to pursuing criminal charges in order to combat corporate fraud ... (Yahoo News (press release)) Source: Glancy & Binkow LLP Oct 16, 2003 ...by Glancy & Binkow LLP, a law firm with significant experience in prosecuting class actions, and substantial expertise in actions involving corporate fraud. ... (PrimeZone (press release)) Three trials of top execs, banker begin Sep 30, 2003 ...of Rite Aid Corp, began. The trial involves one of the largest corporate fraud scandals in US history. The two Manhattan trials ... (Bangkok Post, Thailand) Anti-fraud rules fear Oct 6, 2003 An estimated £40 million is lost everyday in the UK to fraud with more than 80 per cent of corporate fraud said to involve an employee. ... (icBirmingham, UK) Sarbanes-Oxley puts the squeeze on startups Oct 3, 2003 ...compliance. Speaking at a conference in August, he expressed doubts that the law will actually prevent corporate fraud. Recalling ... (Red Herring) Fraud cell gets probe mandate Oct 5, 2003 ...will investigate. These will include the corporate fraud cases of the Ketan Parekh group, DSQ Software and Cyberspace Infosys. The ... (Business Standard, India) Sarbanes tries to spur SEC action Oct 1, 2003 ...the Maryland Democrat who is the ranking minority member of the Senate banking committee and co-author of sweeping legislation to combat corporate fraud. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD) Tyco unease began over $US20m fee Oct 10, 2003 ...is the first major US chief executive officer to stand trial on fraud charges since the December 2001 collapse of Enron triggered a series of corporate fraud ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia) SEC chief says NYSE role must be examined Sep 30, 2003 Paul Sarbanes, of Maryland, the panel's senior Democrat and co-author of last year's sweeping legislation to combat corporate fraud. ... (Pittsburgh Tribune Review, PA) Chairman of SEC says NYSE needs structural examination Oct 1, 2003 Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, the panel’s senior Democrat and co-author of last year’s sweeping legislation to combat corporate fraud. ... (Montana Forum, Montana) ACFE Assembles European Anti-Fraud Committee; Poland Dignitaries ... Oct 2, 2003 Occupational fraud, also known as corporate fraud, management fraud or employee fraud, costs companies around the world an average of US$2,199,930 and growing. ... (Business Wire (press release)) Trying times: USA Inc's top shots face prosecution Sep 30, 2003 ...counsel of Rite Aid, began. The trial involves one of the largest corporate fraud scandals in US history. The Manhattan trials could ... (Economic Times, India) Newsmaker : Rep . John Maher / English recognize his proposal's ... Oct 5, 2003 In Cambridge, Maher spoke for 45 minutes about Wall Street's struggles with corporate fraud, emphasizing his own pending legislation, which would make it a ... (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA) Witness Testifies Tyco Board Objected to $20 Million Fee Oct 9, 2003 56, is the first prominent chief executive to stand trial on fraud charges since the December 2001 collapse of Enron caused a series of corporate fraud ... (New York Times) Ex-Tyco CEO: Successor lost support of directors Oct 10, 2003 December 2001 collapse of Enron Corp. triggered a series of corporate fraud prosecutions. The two former executives looted $600 ... (Arizona Republic, AZ) Wall Street in dock as Tyco scandal reaches court Sep 29, 2003 ...regulators filed a subpoena enforcement action for documents held by former Enron chief executive Kenneth Lay as the wider crackdown on corporate fraud ... (Guardian, UK) Dennis The Menace On Trial Today Sep 30, 2003 HealthSouth (otc: HLSH - news - people ) and MCI, recently known as WorldCom (otc: WCOEQ - news - people ), have pleaded guilty to a variety of corporate fraud ... (Forbes) Kozlowski, Quattrone trials begin Sep 29, 2003 ...of Rite Aid Corp., began. The trial involves one of the largest corporate fraud scandals in US history. The two criminal trials ... (MSNBC) AG candidates tout experience Oct 2, 2003 ...ticket, said his record as an assistant US attorney in Los Angeles, an FBI agent and a prosecutor in high-profile cases in international corporate fraud and ... (Jackson Clarion Ledger, MS) SEC head questions dual roles of New York Stock Exchange Oct 1, 2003 Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, the panel's senior Democrat and coauthor of last year's sweeping legislation to combat corporate fraud. ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Bush Set to Promote Manhattan Prosecutor Oct 4, 2003 Martha Stewart. Comey is a leading member of the Corporate Fraud Task Force, which advises Bush on corporate crime. Comey declined ... (Newsday) Judge: Enron Workers Can Sue Lay Oct 2, 2003 Enron's pension fund owned company stock that became almost worthless after Enron collapsed in 2001 in one of the biggest cases of corporate fraud in history. ... (Newsday) Comey best known for bringing case against Martha Stewart Oct 3, 2003 ...enforcement official. A leader in anti-terror efforts, he headed a task force appointed by Bush to crack down on corporate fraud. (MSNBC) Nader challenges Bush on Texas Republican Party platform Oct 2, 2003 ...progressive supporters, such as the need for universal health insurance, a more progressive wage policy and a more aggressive crackdown on corporate fraud and ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX) BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2003-- Oct 7, 2003 ...of 2002, among other things, creates an oversight board to monitor the accounting industry, toughens penalties against executives who commit corporate fraud ... (Business Wire (press release)) Holding up despite the odds Oct 11, 2003 ...s Dream. The Enemy Within is a collection of short stories about corporate fraud, which I co-wrote with an ex-FBI agent. It actually ... (The Star, Malaysia) Nader Undecided on Presidential Bid Oct 2, 2003 ...in the next few weeks, his blueprint on the need for universal health insurance, a more progressive wage policy and an aggressive crackdown on corporate fraud ... (Newsday) Stewart's prosecutor eyed for Justice job Oct 3, 2003 ...ranking black law enforcement official, a leader in anti-terror efforts, and headed a task force appointed by the president to crack down on corporate fraud. ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA) Democrat activists meet, brainstorm Oct 3, 2003 ...in the next few weeks, his blueprint on the need for universal health insurance, a more progressive wage policy, and an aggressive crackdown on corporate fraud ... (Boston Globe, MA) Fong: Include values in HR management Oct 1, 2003 But if we just focus on bottom-line results at all costs, you will get corporate fraud and failures,” he said during the presentation of the National ... (The Star, Malaysia) SIFO to take up cases involving over Rs 50 crore Oct 1, 2003 ...would investigate. These would include the corporate fraud cases of the Ketan Parekh group, DSQ Software and Cyberspace Infosys. The ... (Business Standard, India) Forget ideology - do something about economy Oct 9, 2003 Is the rest of America heading in our direction? There's a stench of justice denied after the greatest wave of corporate fraud in history. ... (Arizona Republic, AZ) Two trials begin for ex-executives caught in scandals Sep 30, 2003 Wall Street scandals began with jury selection on Monday -- the first to be tried here since images of executives in handcuffs and reports of corporate fraud ... (Akron Beacon Journal, OH) FINANCE MINISTRY: Suchart upbeat despite pressure Oct 2, 2003 ...list of what the ministry has been up to under his leadership, while whetting their appetite with news that a probe into a case of apparent corporate fraud was ... (The Nation, Thailand, Thailand) Asian currencies: New global scapegoats Oct 6, 2003 To be sure, when the speculative boom came to end in 2000, triggered in part by revelations of corporate fraud, accounting scandals and conflicts of interest ... (Business Line, India) Companies “ clogged up ” with email Oct 8, 2003 ...director at Clearswift Asia Pacific, said email and the internet could be extremely dangerous to employers, because of legal liability and corporate fraud. ... (iT News, Australia) Andrew C. McCarthy Joins The Investigative Project Oct 7, 2003 17-month trial; several other organized crime prosecutions against networks of the American and Sicilian mafia; and more recently, corporate fraud ... (FinanzNachrichten.de, Germany) The ethical crossroads Oct 3, 2003 Martin Cunningham a criminal defence lawyer who specialises in corporate fraud; looks at the ethical dilemmas and legal consequences posed by bribes and back ... (Business Europe, UK) Glancy & Binkow LLP, Representing Shareholders of SureBeam ... Oct 10, 2003 Glancy & Binkow LLP, a law firm with significant experience in prosecuting shareholder lawsuits, and substantial expertise in actions involving corporate fraud ... (PrimeZone (press release)) Fourth ADB/OECD anti-corruption conference for Asia and the ... Oct 2, 2003 Themes selected for these workshops include: conflict of interest policies, corporate fraud prevention programs, whistleblower protection, detection of ... (OCDE (Communiqués de presse), France) LP settlement pays too little Oct 11, 2003 Bank robbers are required to return all the money they steal, but for some reason, those convicted of corporate fraud (as in this case) get to keep the ... (Oregonian, OR) Investigative Reporter Named Daily Cal Alum of the Year Oct 3, 2003 ...story of "The Campus Files"—government accountability and freedom of the press—still apply today, as the levels of government secrecy and corporate fraud ... (The Berkeley Daily Californian, CA) Three Trials of Top Executives Begin Sep 29, 2003 ...of Rite Aid Corp. , began. The trial involves one of the largest corporate fraud scandals in US history. The two Manhattan trials ... (Boston.com, MA) |
