U.S. v. Stein

SIFMA has submitted an Amicus “Friend of the Court” Brief.

Court:

U.S. Court of Appeals (Second Circuit)

Press Release: SIFMA Applauds Appeals Court Decision in U.S. v. Stein Case – 8/28/08

Amicus Issue:

Whether the Department of Justice’s now-repudiated policy of taking a firm’s advancement of attorneys’ fees into account in deciding whether the firm adequately cooperated with a criminal investigation wrongfully interfered with employees’ lawful access to independent legal advice, and improperly undermined employers’ well-established right to advance fees to individuals who face legal jeopardy as a result of doing their jobs.

Counsel of Record:

Clifford Chance US LLP

31 West 52nd Street

New York, NY 10019

Mark A. Kirsch

Kara Morrow

Tamar Bruger

Clifford Chance US LLP

2001 K Street NW

Washington, DC 20006

Stephen M. Nickelsburg