7366. White Collar Crime and Public Corruption

The course will examine the legal, ethical, and practical challenges of investigating, prosecuting, and defending allegations of white collar crime and public corruption. Working from hypothetical facts involving financial transactions and related government actions, the course will explore the investigative avenues and techniques frequently used in such investigations, including the grand jury and electronic surveillance authorization. The course will consider in depth the potential criminal charges that might arise in such matters, including wire and mail fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, theft of government services, and bribery. Recent United States Supreme Court cases that have limited the scope of federal bribery and kickback laws will receive particular emphasis as will 2023 Department of Justice updates on corporate crime and compliance programs. Finally, the course will consider the legal and ethical responsibilities of both prosecutors and defense counsel during investigations and any subsequent prosecution. Pre/Co-requisites: Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.