Court considers ‘honest services’ fraud 
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: March 1, 2010
Tags: constitutional law, Enron, honest services fraud, juror bias, Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – After hearing two other cases involving the application of the federal law criminalizing “honest services” fraud this term, the U.S. Supreme Court took another look at the law Monday in an effort to determine if it is unconstitutionally vague.
Judge ends Enron shareholder lawsuit against banks
By:
Justin Rebello
Published: December 4, 2009
Tags: Enron, shareholders
Reuters is reporting that a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Enron investors against banks they accused of helping the energy company commit fraud.
Court to consider if fraud law is vague
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: October 13, 2009
Tags: Enron, honest services fraud, Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether a law that makes it a crime for public officials and employees to deprive the public or their employers of their “honest services” is unconstitutionally vague.
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