The end of Lehman, part 2

By Michael Hudson

What did Dick Fuld and other Lehman executives know, and when did they know it? Staff writer Michael Hudson reviews some of the evidence. Fo

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"… ty.” (I tried to arrange an interview with Fuld in late 2009 through his attorney, Patricia Hynes. In an e-mail reply, she told me, “Mr. Fuld is not doing …"

Whistleblower: Fannie Mae bungled HAMP anti-foreclosure program

By Michael Hudson

Fannie Mae executives bungled their stewardship of the federal government’s massive foreclosure-prevention campaign, creating a bureaucratic

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"… n of HAMP. In a written response, a Fannie Mae spokeswoman said Herron’s attorney had “notified Fannie Mae in early March of her potential allegations. Up …"

Federal bureaucracy dismisses most Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims

By Michael Hudson

Whistleblower protections passed after the Enron accounting scandal have been largely gutted by the federal bureaucracy responsible for prot

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"… than 2 percent for workers seeking whistleblower status.Corporate defense attorneys argue that employees rarely win so-called “Sarbox” claims inside the …"

"… umber of employees covered by Sarbox protections.Up to now, say workers’ attorneys, Labor Department officials have so narrowly interpreted the law that man …"

"… ,” said Lynne Bernabei, a Washington, D.C., employment lawyer.Some labor attorneys say there are already signs that Michaels and other Obama administration …"

"… hould be counted as findings of merit in favor of whistleblowers. However, attorneys who handle these cases say this isn’t necessarily so; rather than reins …"

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Auto dealers maneuver for exemption in financial reform bill

By Michael Hudson

In Arizona, Hector Maldonado says he ran into trouble with his bosses because he objected to what he claims was his employer’s habit of faki

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"… he reported the fraud to a law-enforcement agency.Frederic Champnella, an attorney who represents the dealership in the case, said Manley’s allegations of …"

"… o “stay away” from him because he was “a liability.” Maldonado’s attorney, Bill Hobson, said his client recently decided to withdraw the lawsuit and …"

"… cided to withdraw the lawsuit and pursue his complaint through the Arizona attorney general’s office, because he believes that’s the best way to ensure th …"

"… fe.”Cannon said one of the auto industry’s problems is “sue-happy” attorneys who play on the myth “that car dealers are always out to screw people a …"

Cuomo’s ethics stand would improve New York’s ranking in Center survey

By Caitlin Ginley

New York gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo kicked off his campaign last weekend by saying lawmakers in Albany need a healthy dose of ethi

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"… formation on clients.In what Cuomo has dubbed his “New NY Agenda,” the attorney general calls for greater disclosure of sources and clients that contribut …"

Ethics news in New Jersey, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Mississippi

By Caitlin Ginley

There’s been movement on the ethics front in at least five states since the Center released its States of Disclosure rankings back in late J

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"… ical issue. The gubernatorial candidates, Gov. Jon Corzine and former U.S. attorney Chris Christie, are each claiming the high ground.Christie built his caree …"

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E-mails allege strife within ATF over Grassley probe

By David Heath

E-mails reveal strife within ATF over Grassley probe

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"… minals in Mexico.Grassley’s office did not reveal what Gillett said. His attorney, Peter Noone, did not wish to comment, and ATF officials declined to comme …"

Enron top brass accused of dumping stock were big political donors

By John Dunbar, Robert Moore and MaryJo Sylwester

WASHINGTON, January 9, 2002 — Twenty-four top executives and board members at Enron Corp. contributed nearly $800,000 to national political

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"… aised at least $100,000 for the candidate. He also chipped in for Bush’s Florida recount battle after the 2000 presidential election.In addition, Lou L. Pa …"

Impending ban hasn't stopped soft money rush by presidential hopefuls

By Alex Knott and Adam Mayle

WASHINGTON, October 17, 2002 — Potential candidates for the 2004 presidential primaries have raised more than $7.6 million in unregulated so

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"… ore both used 527s as vehicles to raise money during the recount battle in Florida in the aftermath of the 2000 election. Both have filed forms required of a …"

Bush, Gore recount forces can raise unlimited cash without disclosure to public

By Josey Ballenger

WASHINGTON, November 16, 2000 — As the Republican and Democratic parties have frantically sought private money since Election Day to fund th

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"… enses of the swarms of lawyers and other observers who have descended upon Florida, New Mexico and other states in recount efforts. But those committees will …"

"… has transferred existing campaign space and staff in Washington, D.C., and Florida to the recount effort, and both camps have enlisted several high-profile l …"

"… law firm Patton Boggs; Roberto Martinez, a former U.S. attorney for South Florida; and Barry Richard, a Tallahassee partner of Greenberg Traurig.The Bush-Ch …"

"… .The Bush-Cheney campaign, which had expected a speedier resolution to the Florida recount, started the push for its recount fund the weekend after the elect …"

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