Year: 2009

The first major market crisis cases to go to trial resulted in acquittals this week, dealing the government a serious setback. Two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers were found not guilty of securities fraud charges by a jury in …

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Insider trading continues to be a key enforcement priority for prosecutors, as well as the SEC. Earlier this week, Michael Koulouroudis, who received inside tips from former UBS Director of Mergers and Acquisitions Nicos Stephanou, pleaded guilty to one count …

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