China (LAWFUEL) – Zero2IPO, a leading independent research institution for the venture capital and private equity industries in China, has named DLA Piper “Venture Capital Lead Legal Advisor of the Year” for the third year running. DLA Piper is also the winner of “Merger & Acquisition Lead Legal Advisor of the Year” at the event.
(LAWFUEL) – A 19-year-old Canadian man will face Sydney Central Local Court today after being charged for importing an estimated 12 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the lining of two suitcases. The man arrived at Sydney International Airport on a flight from Canada yesterday (15 December). Customs officers selected the man for an examination of
Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2008 (LAWFUEL) – The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Elizabeth “Betsy” Murphy will become Secretary of the Commission. Murphy is currently the head of the Office of Rulemaking in the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance. She will replace Nancy Morris, who left the position in May 2008 to rejoin
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Former Thelen Partner Joins Growing New York Office NEW YORK (December 16 – LAWFUEL)—Kilpatrick Stockton, a leading international law firm, announced today that it has continued its expansion of its highly-regarded Complex Business Litigation Team with the addition of a new litigation partner in New York. Jonathan E. Polonsky joined Kilpatrick Stockton on December 1,
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Siemens to Pay More Than $1.6 Billion in Largest Foreign Bribery Case Ever Brought by SEC and Criminal Authorities Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2008 (LAWFUEL) – The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an unprecedented settlement with Siemens AG to resolve SEC charges that the Munich, Germany-based manufacturer of industrial and consumer products violated the
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(LAWFUEL) – Commissioner Keelty has congratulated Deputy Commissioner John Lawler following the Government’s announcement today of his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Crime Commission. “John’s appointment is recognition of his significant contribution to Australian and international law enforcement,” Commissioner Keelty said. “Although a major loss to the AFP, we are fortunate with
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(LAWFUEL) – Two South African women will appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court this morning charged with importing heroin concealed internally. The women, aged 31 and 28, were stopped by Customs officers when they arrived off a flight from Hong Kong on Thursday (11 December 2008). During questioning, Customs officers became suspicious that the women may
Charles Ponzi wouldn’t have thought much of Bernard Madoff. Legendary Wall Street trader Madoff reportedly admitted last week that his success was an illusion, a fraud in which investors were paid not with the fruits of his own acumen, but with money from other investors. Prosecutors quoted Madoff as telling an associate that his $50
LawFuel – US Legal Announcements – A second U.S. citizen charged in connection with the operation of a series of fraudulent business opportunities was arrested on Friday, Dec. 12, in Costa Rica following his indictment by a Miami federal grand jury on Nov. 20, 2008, the Justice Department and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced
NEW YORK (December 15, 2008) LawFuel For Legal Announcements – – Pro Bono Net, a leader in innovative programs that increase access to justice, today announced that Kirkland & Ellis LLP has selected Pro Bono Net’s Pro Bono Manager for management and reporting related to pro bono efforts by its 1,500 attorneys firm wide. For
