01/13/2012 - Texas Bar Journal Guest Article: 2011 Year in Review - Antitrust and Business Litigation
In 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant opinion that should narrow the scope of general jurisdiction for corporations.

07/21/2011 - Armor Holdings, Inc., Settles Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Claims with SEC, DOJ
Armor Holdings, Inc., recently resolved allegations that it violated both the anti-bribery and accounting provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Because of Armor’s extensive cooperation with the government, it was able to obtain a non-prosecution agreement from the Department of Justice and a settlement from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

07/11/2011 - Company Settles with State Attorney General Over Failure to Disclose Data Breach
WellPoint, Inc. recently reached a settlement with the Indiana Attorney General following its failure to disclose a security breach involving consumers’ personal information.

01/01/2011 - 2010 Year in Review: Antitrust and Business Litigation
In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant antitrust opinion and another opinion that clarified the scope and constitutionality of the crime known as “theft of honest services.” The Court also adopted important amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 concerning expert discovery. Finally, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission promulgated new horizontal merger guidelines.

12/22/2010 - SEC Enters First Ever Non-Prosecution Agreement With a Cooperating Company
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced on December 20, 2010, that it entered into a non-prosecution agreement with Carter’s, Inc., an Atlanta-based provider of children’s clothing. This is the first non-prosecution agreement entered since the SEC announced its new cooperation initiative in January 2010 to encourage cooperation from corporations and individuals.

02/08/2010 - Managing Risk: A Guide for Investment Advisers
As an investment adviser, you make your living by predicting, weighing, and ranking risks for your clients. But do you pay equal attention to the risks that you and your firm face? As we leave behind the tumultuous Aughts, now is the perfect time to revisit your compliance policies and internal controls to ensure that you are doing everything possible to safeguard your firm’s future.

01/01/2010 - 2009 Year in Review: Antitrust and Business Litigation
In 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant antitrust opinion and another opinion of profound importance with roots in antitrust law. At the same time, the Federal Trade Commission announced its decision in an antitrust dispute that might be interesting to anyone who has bought or sold a home recently. Finally, looking ahead to 2010, the Court is considering an appeal that may clarify when independent actors may be considered a single entity for antitrust purposes.

01/01/2009 - 2008 Year in Review: Antitrust and Business Litigation
In 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court issued four significant antitrust decisions. By comparison, 2008 was a quiet year. Still, the year has been marked by several developments of interest to lawyers who handle business and antitrust cases.