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Supreme Court Ruling Narrows Honest Services Law

In a decision with far-reaching implications for the prosecution of corruption and fraud cases in the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federal government’s “honest services” law could be constitutionally applied only to cases involving bribery and kickbacks. The decision was a partial victory for two high-profile executives – Jeffrey Skilling, former CEO of Enron, and Conrad Black, former chairman of Hollinger International.

Enron on Broadway: No Accounting for Bad Behavior

“Enron” the play tries hard to stimulate, dazzle and entertain. The problem is that it tries too hard. In the process it dilutes the authentic drama and power of the story behind Enron the company, a real-life corporate tragedy that really needed no embellishment.