Fallout from 'Singleton' bribe ruling; one judge follows, more motions filed, despite stay
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US v. Singleton will, if upheld, prevent prosecutors from exchanging lenient sentences for testimony with co-defendants, a prospect which will have a profound effect on modern criminal justice. Criminal defense lawyers across the US are filing motions in federal court citing Singleton, and some say this will filter down to state courts as well. Martin H Belsky, former prosecutor, warns that courts would not have the time to try every case without plea bargaining and additional resources would be needed.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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Corporate severance pay attacked; Disney suit the latest to allege payouts waste assets
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The California suit of Kaplan v. Eisner challenging the no-fault clause in Michael S. Ovitz's labor contract with the Diseny Co. as a breach of the board of directors' fiduciary duty was filed on Jan 6, 1997. The contract resulted in Ovitz's very large severance package when he left the company. Disney's defenses will probably be the business judgment rule and the case is the latest in a trend of shareholder suits questioning overly generous severance packages for departing executives.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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A 'stealth' S & L law sneaks in; D & O assets can be frozen
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The California legislature passed legislation in 1992 making it easier for prosecutors to freeze thrift officials' assets as much as 120 days before criminal charges are filed against them. The conditions are the probability that the plaintiff will prevail during the trial and a likelihood of interim damage to both parties. Some critics object to the law on the grounds of due process and equal protection.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1992
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