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Shielding Yourself Against Fraud
The lawyer who helped get HealthSouth ex-CEO Richard Scrushy acquitted of fraud charges says all CFOs should safeguard themselves against a likely rise in corporate investigations. March 11, 2009
Comverse Backdating Suit Raises Auditor Liability Questions
Reportedly on the lam in the Republic of Congo, former Comverse CEO Kobi Alexander sues Deloitte in connection with his former company's stock-options scandal. March 4, 2009
A Bad DIP? Chesapeake Creditors Sue
Bankrupt paperboard company's unsecured creditors tell the court that the debtor-in-possession motion and bid procedures were stacked against them. March 3, 2009
General Re Settles with Ohio over AIG Case
Agreement calls for the insurance unit of Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway to pay $72 million for investor claims. February 26, 2009
Vague Comp Limits Are Paralyzing Banks
Most of the stimulus plan's executive compensation provisions need Treasury Department guidance, and banks want it now so they can get on with business. February 19, 2009
Halliburton, ITT Settle Bribery Charges
The SEC wraps up a decade-long bribery investigation against Halliburton and subsidiaries. ITT, which self-reported its wrongdoing in a separate case, got off lighter. February 11, 2009
Senate Narrowly Approves Economic Stimulus
Conference negotiations are expected to begin in earnest Tuesday evening. February 10, 2009
A Qualified Victory
The Senate is set to approve Barack Obama's huge stimulus bill. February 10, 2009
Stimulus Tax Provisions Take Shape
A compromise economic stimulus package that may be released as early as tomorrow will likely retain provisions to extend NOL carrybacks and bonus depreciation allowances. February 9, 2009
Six Degrees of Bernie Madoff
Do you know anyone on the Madoff customer list? February 5, 2009