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Bernard Lawrence Madoff
Bernard Lawrence Madoff was arrested on December 11, 2008 on a ciminal complaint and has been charged with” perpetrating the largest investor fraud ever committed by an individual.” Below are some excerpts and links to articles and documenrs related to this matter. As this matter unfolds we expect to both add and perhaps revise information as appropriate:
The first excerpt is from the WIKI posting Bernard Lawrence Madoff. Although some may question linking to WIKI postings for this type of material, we have looked at this entry and believe it is useful as an introduction to both Bernard Madoff and his alleged activities”:
“Bernard Lawrence Madoff (IPA: /ˈmeɪdɑf/) (born April 29, 1938) is a businessman and former chairman of the NASDAQ stock market. He started the Wall Street firm Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC in 1960 and was its chairman until December 11, 2008, when he was charged with perpetrating the largest investor fraud ever committed by a single individual.[1]” This article documents a current event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses.”
Report to President Elect Obama: Transition Staff Contacts With the Office of the Governor of Illinois
Barack Obama’s transition team has released its internal report about any contacts between Mr. Obama’s staff and embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich over an appointment to the Senate seat being vacated by Mr. Obama.
New Rules of Professional Conduct for New York Attorneys Announced
From the New York Unified Court System Press Release, December 17, 2008.
“NEW YORK – Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye and the Presiding Justices of the Appellate Division today announced a new set of attorney conduct rules for New York, effective April 1, 2009. The Rules of Professional Conduct, which will replace the existing Disciplinary Rules, introduce a number of important ethics changes for New York lawyers and are set forth in a new format and numbering system that are based on the ABA Model Rules….”
Complete Press Release
Drier, LLP Bankfuptcy Petition (Chapter 11)
Findlaw Featured Document, December 16, 2008.
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Alleged Conman/Lawyer’s Firm Files for Bankruptcy
New York: U.S. v Spargo
Findlaw Breaking Legal Document, December 10, 2008:
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Former New York Judge Indicted for Attempted Extortion and Bribery
Illinois Governor Arrested: US v. Blagojevich
Findlaw Breaking Document: December 9, 2008.
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Illinois Governor Arrested for Trying to Sell Obama’s Senate Seat
Financial Business Plan Documents Submitted by Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors to Congress
The following are among the financial planning documents which have been submitted to the U.S. Congress by automakers Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors as requested:
FORD:
Ford Motor Company Business Plan as Submitted to the Senate Banking Committee on December 2, 2008
Letter to People of Illinois from President-elect Brack Obama Announcing Resignation from Senate
The following is a brief excerpt from President-elect Barack Obama’s letter to the people of Illinois announcing his resignation from the U.S. Senate.:
“Today, I am ending one journey to begin another. After serving the people of Illinois in the United States Senate — one of the highest honors and privileges of my life — I am stepping down as senator to prepare for the responsibilities I will assume as our nation’s next president. But I will never forget, and will forever be grateful, to the men and women of this great state who made my life in public service possible.”