Sentences with phrase «criminal investigations into»

Europe Our European practice has recently focused on representing (i) the Fédération Internationale de Football Association («FIFA») in connection with U.S. and Swiss criminal investigations into allegations of bribery and corruption in the international soccer world («Investigation»), including conducting an internal investigation on behalf of the organization; (ii) two major European banks, including by investigating whether the banks knew or should have known that accounts at the banks were used to pay bribes; (iii) a multinational logistics and transportation company based in Switzerland in a DOJ investigation of alleged violations of the FCPA; (iv) a Switzerland - based, international private bank, in connection with the global criminal investigations involving 1MDB, Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund; (v) several major European banks in connection with the «Panama Papers» investigation focused on whether accounts at the bank held under the names of companies created by the Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonseca, were used to evade taxes, conduct business with sanctioned individuals or companies, or otherwise engage in criminal activity; (vi) ENRC, a large mining conglomerate formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange, in a high - profile investigation by the UK's Serious Fraud Office of alleged bribery in the company's operations in Africa and Kazikhstan; and (vii) several European banks in connection with the Petrobras and PdVSA investigations focused on whether accounts at the banks were used to pay bribes to Petrobras or PdVSA officials in return for contracts.

Operation Resolve and the Independent Police Complaints Commission are conducting criminal investigations into a series of issues including unlawful killing and the police cover up after the disaster.

Criminal investigations into the crime itself may provide evidence to the plaintiff in the civil case that can be used without the need for the civil action to duplicate the effort (and expense).

This experience includes civil and criminal investigations into alleged accounting abuses of corporate expense accounts and gift and travel policies in a wide range of industries.

NEW: Lawyer - bloggers from Zuckerman Spaeder cover disputes between companies and their executives — often in the context of criminal investigations into possible corporate wrongdoing.

We advise corporate clients in relation to criminal investigations into corporate wrongdoing including: Corporate Manslaughter, Failure to Prevent Bribery (contrary to section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010), and the offence of Corporate Failure to Prevent the Facilitation of Tax Evasion (contrary to the Criminal Finances Act 2017).

[74] In that case RBS claimed privilege over documents prepared by its solicitors for the RBS Executive Steering Group (ESG), which had been established by RBS to oversee its response to various regulatory and criminal investigations into manipulation of LIBOR and other rates in the United Kingdom, United States and elsewhere.

The US Attorney and California's District Attorney have on - going criminal investigations into how the CPUC initiated and rushed through a settlement proposal that closed SONGS.

For instance, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D — RI) proposed criminal investigations into scientists and funding organizations for what he and others deemed «a massive and sophisticated campaign to mislead the American people» on climate science.

The US Attorney and California's District Attorney have ongoing criminal investigations into how the California Public Utilities Commission initiated and rushed through a settlement proposal that closed SONGS.

By the end of the week, the government had launched 109 criminal investigations into academics based in Turkey.»

Lockport, NY (WBEN)- The Niagara County Legislature is now officially asking for criminal investigations into the Niagara Falls Water Board.

The Legislature will be summoned to a special meeting next week to take up four resolutions that urge the leadership of the Niagara Falls Water Board to resign and call for criminal investigations into last weekend's incident.

The Gloucestershire police inquiry comes after the Electoral Commission met police and prosecutors on Wednesday in an attempt to ensure they do not run out of time to launch possible criminal investigations into Tory funding of the 2015 general election campaign.

Nassau County is rolling out its first digital system for tracking and approving contracts, part of a larger overhaul of procurement policies that follows nearly two years of criminal investigations into how agreements were awarded.

More than half the money given to the candidates in last month's special election to replace former state Sen. Dean Skelos was transferred by political party committees, a long - standing practice that is under new scrutiny following criminal investigations into New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's fundraising operation.

Greece's Parliament was to vote late Thursday on whether to launch criminal investigations into two former prime ministers and two finance ministers over how leaked data on Greeks who banked in Switzerland was handled.

The FBI raided Cohen's office and hotel room earlier this month as part of a criminal investigation into whether Cohen violated campaign finance laws or committed bank fraud, The Washington Post reported.

The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a separate criminal investigation into what transpired, according to court filings.

The White House initially claimed the firing was due to Comey's controversial handling last summer and fall of the criminal investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server.

The Department of Justice has started a criminal investigation into Uber's software called Greyball, a technology that helped drivers evade local regulators, a person familiar with the investigation told The New York Times.

The search for Yoo's replacement may have already begun now that the U.S. Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Uber's software practices and Google's parent company Alphabet has filed a lawsuit over allegedly stolen self - driving car technology.

Last week, Daniels» initial lawsuit against Trump and his personal lawyer Michael Cohen was delayed for 90 days, while proceedings in an ongoing criminal investigation into Cohen move forward.

Herbalife, which has been to this rodeo many times, issued a statement to address the reports of a criminal investigation into the campaign orchestrated by Ackman.

Following a wild day of proceedings as part of a criminal investigation into Cohen — including the revelation that Fox News host Sean Hannity had been a client of Cohen's — Avenatti said none of the lawyer's associates are safe.

«Mr. Speaker, Canadians» confidence in our public office - holders has been shaken by the opening of a criminal investigation into the Prime Minister's own office,» Mr. Trudeau had declared with his first question this afternoon.

Camille Cosby called for a criminal investigation into the prosecutor behind his sexual assault conviction, but Andrea Constand's lawyers brushed off her statement, saying «there is nothing else that needs to be said.»

The U.S. Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation into Uber's use of a software tool that helped its drivers evade local transportation regulators, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.

The criminal investigation into Ivanka and Donald Jr. that was dropped A new investigation published this week by by ProPublica, the New Yorker and...

There's now a criminal investigation into the incident.

Among her greatest hits were the prosecution of a pair of rogue federal agents who were stealing bitcoin while investigating the illicit marketplace Silk Road in 2015, and settling a criminal investigation into Ripple later that same year.

The White House and some of Trump's conservative supporters in Congress have urged the appointment of a second special counsel to conduct a criminal investigation into how senior FBI and Justice Department personnel handled matters related to Clinton.»

Bill Cosby's wife is calling for a criminal investigation into the prosecutor behind his sexual assault conviction, saying the case was «mob justice, not real justice» and a «tragedy» that must be undone.

Mounting a criminal investigation into how Lord Carey (pictured above) handled allegations of abuse within... More

Mounting a criminal investigation into how Lord Carey (pictured above) handled allegations of abuse within the Church of England would equate to an «attack» on «biblically faithful Christianity», it has been claimed.

In early March, Henderson sent a letter to the offices of the Cook County state's attorney and the Illinois attorney general asking for a criminal investigation into Janes.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie could face a federal criminal investigation into «Bridgegate» — as a growing number of state Democrats want him to answer for the orchestrated traffic nightmare.

PETITION FOR COMMENCEMENT OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATION OF REGISTRATION OF ALIENS (TOGOL...

Cuomo's civil investigation is accompanied by a criminal investigation into the former fair director, Peter Cappuccilli (a Pataki appointee), following a referral from the IG's office.

Democratic Sen. Marisol Alcantara, a Manhattan Democrat, is demanding justice for Kokito — the French bulldog who died aboard a United Airlines flight this week after being stuffed into an overhead luggage bin, calling for a criminal investigation into the incident.

President Trump yesterday evening fired the director of the FBI, James Comey, abruptly terminating the top official leading a criminal investigation into whether Trump's advisers colluded with the Russian government to steer the outcome of the 2016 presidential election.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance have apparently decided to share the sandbox and play nice over the criminal investigation into former state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

Danner's family has called for a federal probe of whether her civil rights were violated, in addition to demanding a criminal investigation into Barry's actions.

He has denied any wrongdoing and that he never made any threats, but there are calls now for a criminal investigation into his alleged behavior.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance have apparently decided to share the sandbox and play nice over the criminal investigation into accused creep Eric Schneiderman.

Opposition politicians are increasing calls for a criminal investigation into the proxy donor row as the Labour party launches its own internal investigation.

NEW YORK (AP)- The Manhattan District Attorney's Office says it is opening a criminal investigation into accusations of physical abuse by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

The U.S. Department of Justice has forwarded to the FBI a request from Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin for a criminal investigation into the demise of the federally backed health insurer Health Republic.

The criminal investigation into fund - raising efforts by de Blasio and his inner circle has Republican lawmakers salivating and wondering just how far the inquiry will go.

The Manhattan District Attorney reportedly has re-opened a criminal investigation into Harvey Weinstein.