Triangulating Law, Data & Ethics
Today, attorney William Lerach was sentenced to two years in the federal pen for obstructing justice and making false statements. He once won a $7 billion judgment against Enron for . . . (drum roll) making false statements. It’s a classic example of what I call the “savvy guy syndrome,” a behavioral disorder in which […]
Ever thought of becoming a tax collector? Practically anyone can take a shot at it these days, thanks to a little known provision in the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006.
I’ve often wondered about this line from George H.W. Bush’s speech at the Republican Convention. Hard to believe that it’s already been 20 years. Maybe he actually meant “No new Texas!” It’s an easy mistake. But I digress. About this time of year, with the holidays in the rearview mirror, the minds of the few […]
