Criminal
May 1, 2012
Prosecuting Edwards but not Lehman Brothers?
The government prosecutes tabloid-worthy cases while ignoring those with important, real implications.
Timothy D. Reuben
Founder and President of Reuben Raucher & Blum and the Founder of Reuben Mediation
Email: treuben@rrbattorneys.com
Timothy D. Reuben is a mediator, litigator and author who focuses on resolving complex civil disputes in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. He is also the author of "Tequila, a Story of Success, Love & Violence," a legal novel inspired by real world legal practice that explores power, loyalty and the human dynamics that drive conflict.
CBS aired a 60 Minutes segment on Sunday April 22 about Lehman Brothers and the report done by the Bankruptcy Examiner who found there are "colorable claims" of fraud. Anton Valukas, the Chicago lawyer appointed by the Bankruptcy Court to investigate the Lehman disaster, gave his first public interview on his efforts. The 15 minute segment is well worth watching and is easily accessible on the Web.
Valukas is a partner at Jenner & Block where he has focused on white collar ...
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