02/19/2014

Former Wilmington Trust exec faces arraignment

A federal judge is presiding over an arraignment for a former Wilmington Trust executive accused of scheming with another bank executive to make improper loans to each other from their respective banks.

02/17/2014

UPDATE 3-U.S. to let banks do business with licensed pot shops

The Obama administration on Friday issued new law-enforcement guidelines aimed at encouraging banks to start doing business with state-licensed marijuana suppliers, like those in Colorado, even though such enterprises remain illegal under federal law.

02/12/2014

Global law firm names Chicago Office head

She is a commercial litigator with a focus on the health care, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. She has substantial experience in a range of federal, state, and administrative proceedings, including multidistrict and class action litigation

02/10/2014

Indian-American hedge fund boss in Bharara’s net

The verdict against Martoma followed a four-week trial and 15 hours of deliberation by the jury and has left Martoma facing a maximum of 20 years in prison on two counts of securities fraud and a conspiracy charge, although his final sentence may be close