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Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends

Supreme Court Holds DOJ’s Feet to the Fire in Tax Crime Case

In Marinello v. United States, an opinion released yesterday, the Supreme Court adopted a narrowing interpretation of the tax code’s broadest criminal provision, the “tax obstruction” statute 26 U.S.C. § 7212(a).  The Court’s opinion is good news for taxpayers, their advisors, and the sound administration of the law. Marinello concerned whether the crime of “corruptly… Continue Reading
Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends, Securities and Commodities

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Time Limits Apply to SEC Disgorgement Orders

A unanimous United States Supreme Court held Monday, in Kokesh v. Securities and Exchange Commission, that the five-year statute of limitations under 28 U.S.C. § 2462 applies to disgorgement sought by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Previously, the Circuits had been split on this issue. The issue in Kokesh was straightforward. Kokesh appealed a trial… Continue Reading
Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends

You Can Pay Your Lawyer: Supreme Court Recognizes Limits on Pretrial Asset Restraints

Before the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling last week in Luis v. United States, the government could freeze a criminal defendant’s assets before trial even if they bore no connection to the alleged crimes. With the ruling, if the restraint prevents the defendant from paying for counsel, it violates the Sixth Amendment. Sila Luis faced federal… Continue Reading
Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends

Justice Scalia’s Death Could Affect Outcomes in Class Action Cases

Government investigations and white collar litigation matters often lead to class action lawsuits by plaintiffs. The Subject to Inquiry Blog takes this opportunity to highlight the potential effects the death of the late Justice Antonin Scalia may have on class action cases before the Supreme Court. Justice Scalia was a reliably consistent critic of federal… Continue Reading

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