Leo Strine on Practicing Law in a Lawless Time

This perceived shift in enforcement priorities, highlighted by former Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court Leo Strine, Jr., has ignited a profound ethical debate within the legal community, prompting…

Paul Fenn: The Architect of Community Choice Aggregation and the Utility Industry’s Foremost Adversary

Described by Bloomberg News as the utility industry’s number one enemy, Paul Fenn is a figure whose influence on the American energy landscape has been both profound and subversive. A…

From Federal Prosecutor to Boutique Innovator: Ryan McConnell Navigates the Evolving Landscape of White-Collar Criminal Defense

Ryan McConnell, a seasoned legal professional with a distinguished career trajectory spanning from top-tier corporate defense firms to a highly successful boutique practice, stands as a testament to the dynamic…

Reimagining Financial Accountability: A Call for Sanctions on Negligent Bankers

In a tumultuous week in March 2023, the global financial system teetered on the brink as depositor runs at several U.S. banks ignited fears of a widespread crisis. The rapid…

Carey Gillam on Bayer Glyphosate and Cancer

Last week, investigative journalist Carey Gillam brought to light a significant development in the contentious debate surrounding glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. Her report, published on her Substack, detailed…

Architect of Accountability: Lisa Phelan’s Quarter-Century Crusade Against Cartels and the Evolution of Antitrust Enforcement

Lisa Phelan, a veteran prosecutor who spent over 25 years at the Department of Justice (DOJ) before joining Morrison Foerster as a partner in Washington, D.C., was a pivotal figure…

Phillips & Cohen Evidentiary Data Scientist George Collins

Affiliates of Kaiser Permanente, one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, reached a landmark agreement last month to pay $581 million to the federal government. This substantial settlement resolves…

Cracking Down on Illegal Corporate Employers: A Call to Shift Focus to Systemic Corporate Crime in the United States

The United States grapples with a deeply entrenched issue of illegal employment, a problem that permeates numerous industries and has persisted for decades. This systemic challenge, identified by consumer advocate…

Punitive Damages: The Last Line of Defense Against Unchecked Corporate Wrongdoing

With corporate criminal prosecutions on a noticeable decline, a critical question emerges for society: how do we effectively deter corporate misconduct and ensure accountability? This pressing concern forms the core…

Marie Gottschalk’s "Crime and No Punishment" Challenges America’s Perception of Violence and Justice

Professor Marie Gottschalk, a distinguished scholar of political science at the University of Pennsylvania, has launched a compelling new critique of the American justice system and its broader societal implications…