BarclaysBank
Legal Briefing: New Jersey Settles SEC Fraud Charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission made history this month when it charged New Jersey with fraud for lying to its bond purchasers about its underfunded pensions -- the first time the SEC ever sued a state for securities fraud. But New Jersey has already settled the case.
Legal Briefing: Blagojevich Lied But Not Corrupt
The jury found ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich guilty of lying to the FBI but deadlocked on the 23 other charges. Because of one hold-out juror, Blagojevich goes free on charges including allegedly selling the President's Senate seat.
Legal Briefing: Barclays Joins List of Sanctions Violators
Barclays agreed to pay $298 million to settle criminal charges that it did business with countries like Cuba, Iran, Libya and Sudan, violating U.S. economic sanctions against these nations. Barclays is just the latest in a string of banks that have transacted with such countries.