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Andersen Faces Another Trial Andersen Faces Another Trial
Andersen Faces Another Trial- "The audit firm - still embroiled in the Enron affair - goes on trial for allegedly failing to spot one of its clients was defrauding investors." By David Schepp. [BBC News] ...
Labour's Arthur Andersen Links Labour's Arthur Andersen Links
Labour's Arthur Andersen Links- "Accountants Andersen and former sister company Accenture helped develop many of the key elements of New Labour's best known policies." [BBC News] ...
Andersen Trial Starts with a Bang Andersen Trial Starts with a Bang
Andersen Trial Starts with a Bang- "The courtroom - not lawyers - steal the show during the first day of the Arthur Andersen trial, thanks to construction and other distractions." [BBC News] ...
Q&A: Andersen in Court Q&A: Andersen in Court
Q&A: Andersen in Court- BBC News Online examines how the once highly-respected accounting giant fell from grace. ...
The Andersen Trial At-a-Glance The Andersen Trial At-a-Glance
The Andersen Trial At-a-Glance- BBC News Online looks at the events which ended in one of the world's leading accounting firms being convicted for obstructing justice. ...
Bush Bars Andersen Bush Bars Andersen
Bush Bars Andersen- "Arthur Andersen which is still reeling from an indictment for obstruction of justice, was yesterday barred from working with the US government." ...
Lauderdale man's home sold out from under him in foreclosure mistake Lauderdale man's home sold out from under him in foreclosure mistake
Lauderdale man's home sold out from under him in foreclosure mistake- Bank of America foreclosed on Jason Grodensky of Fort Lauderdale's house, even though he did not have a mortgage. [Sun Sentinel] ...
Couple claims Bank of America seized the wrong house Couple claims Bank of America seized the wrong house
Couple claims Bank of America seized the wrong house- Charlie and Maria Cardoso of New Bedford, Florida sue Bank of America for foreclosing on their homes which they own free and clear, even though they have never had a ...
Woman says Bank of America wrongly repossessed home Woman says Bank of America wrongly repossessed home
Woman says Bank of America wrongly repossessed home- Angela Iannelli sued Bank of America for repossessing her home, padlocking the door, shutting off the utilities, damaging her furniture, and confiscating her pet parro ...
He takes his beef with bank to the streets He takes his beef with bank to the streets
He takes his beef with bank to the streets- "Wronski’s 1998 Mercury Villager bears the message, “Worst Bank IN America” on 3 sides." [Orange Country Register] ...
Illinois Charges Bernard Haldane Co. With Deceiving Job-Seekers Illinois Charges Bernard Haldane Co. With Deceiving Job-Seekers
Illinois Charges Bernard Haldane Co. With Deceiving Job-Seekers- The career counseling company allegedly deceived its clients to obtain advance fees for its services. ...
Asktheheadhunter.com: Bernard Haldane Asktheheadhunter.com: Bernard Haldane
Asktheheadhunter.com: Bernard Haldane- Professional headhunter explains how Bernard Haldane has been "busted" in several states by promising jobhunters access to the "secret job market" for a fee. ...
AARP: Bum Job Leads AARP: Bum Job Leads
AARP: Bum Job Leads- AARP scam alert about Bernard Haldane Associates. ...
Job Scammers Pocket Thousands Job Scammers Pocket Thousands
Job Scammers Pocket Thousands- Prosecutors charge that Bernard Haldane lures job seekers by promising access to a "secret job market." CBS News. ...
Profile of Boeing Profile of Boeing
Profile of Boeing- Lots of hard-to-find historical information compiled by George Draffan. ...
Boeing Tanker Deal Faces Inquiry Boeing Tanker Deal Faces Inquiry
Boeing Tanker Deal Faces Inquiry- The Pentagon has launched a formal investigation to determine whether a former Air Force official tipped company to bid of rival Airbus. ...
The Ex-Presidents' Club The Ex-Presidents' Club
The Ex-Presidents' Club- Explores how Carlyle has become the thread which indirectly links American military policy in Afghanistan to the personal financial fortunes of celebrity, political employees, including George H. ...
Citigroup Settles FTC Charges for Subprime Lending Victims Citigroup Settles FTC Charges for Subprime Lending Victims
Citigroup Settles FTC Charges for Subprime Lending Victims- The Associates, acquired by Citigroup, engaged in systematic and widespread deceptive and abusive lending practices such as the packing of unwanted credit insur ...
SEC: Citigroup Helped Enron Commit Fraud SEC: Citigroup Helped Enron Commit Fraud
SEC: Citigroup Helped Enron Commit Fraud- Alleged that the firm mislead investors by characterizing loan proceeds as cash from operating activities. ...
SEC Sues Citigroup for Research Analyst Conflicts of Interest SEC Sues Citigroup for Research Analyst Conflicts of Interest
SEC Sues Citigroup for Research Analyst Conflicts of Interest- Research analysts at Salomon Smith Barney published false or misleading research reports that were exaggerated, unwarranted, or lacked a reasonable basis. ...
Citigroup Separates Research Arm Citigroup Separates Research Arm
Citigroup Separates Research Arm- The bank splits off its research arm in an effort to avoid potential conflicts of interest. ...
Citigroup's Involvement in Wood Products and Paper Citigroup's Involvement in Wood Products and Paper
Citigroup's Involvement in Wood Products and Paper- Extensive report originally compiled by George Draffan of endgame.org for the Rainforest Action Network. ...
The Citigroup Watch The Citigroup Watch
The Citigroup Watch- News and commentary critical of the practices of the major banking and insurance group. ...
Enquirer.com: Big Radio Airs the Sound of Sameness Enquirer.com: Big Radio Airs the Sound of Sameness
Enquirer.com: Big Radio Airs the Sound of Sameness- Article which explains how Clear Channel has contributed to the homoginazation of modern radio. ...
Clear Channel Bites Clear Channel Bites
Clear Channel Bites- A site that claims why listeners should boycott and be aware of Clear Channel's existence. ...
BuzzFlash.com - The Clear Channel Controversy, One Year On (Why Howard Stern's Woes Are Your Woes, Too) BuzzFlash.com - The Clear Channel Controversy, One Year On (Why Howard Stern's Woes Are Your Woes, Too)
BuzzFlash.com - The Clear Channel Controversy, One Year On (Why Howard Stern's Woes Are Your Woes, Too)- By Maureen Farrell ...
Cincinnati Business Courier: Clear Channel Willing to Tune Arbitron Out Cincinnati Business Courier: Clear Channel Willing to Tune Arbitron Out
Cincinnati Business Courier: Clear Channel Willing to Tune Arbitron Out- Article describing how Clear Channel is pressuring Arbitron to change their business practices, using their market clout. ...
Coke Paints the Himalayas Red Coke Paints the Himalayas Red
Coke Paints the Himalayas Red- "India's Supreme Court has asked Coca-Cola and Pepsi to explain why their logos are painted on the Himalaya mountains." [BBC] ...
Coke Sued Over Death Squad Claims Coke Sued Over Death Squad Claims
Coke Sued Over Death Squad Claims- The world's largest soft drink maker is being sued over allegations that it employed right-wing death squads in Colombia. [BBC] ...
Coke Pays Off Whistleblower Coke Pays Off Whistleblower
Coke Pays Off Whistleblower- Coca-Cola knowingly sold contaminated drinks to its customers and had rigged a marketing test in order to increase sales were some of the allegations. [BBC] ...
Coke, Pepsi Feel the Heat in Kerala Coke, Pepsi Feel the Heat in Kerala
Coke, Pepsi Feel the Heat in Kerala- Companies are charged with depleting water level ('exploitation of water resources') in Kerala villages. [Rediff] ...
Pediatric Dentists Accused of Selling Out to Coke Pediatric Dentists Accused of Selling Out to Coke
Pediatric Dentists Accused of Selling Out to Coke- "...The grant will make the AAPD a captive of Coca-Cola, making it extremely unlikely that the AAPD will take positions antagonistic to the company..." ...
NOW with Bill Moyers - Response from Coca-Cola India NOW with Bill Moyers - Response from Coca-Cola India
NOW with Bill Moyers - Response from Coca-Cola India- Claims that the groundwater water shortage is due to lack of normal rainfall. ...
India Resource Center: Coke Campaign India Resource Center: Coke Campaign
India Resource Center: Coke Campaign- Campaign site for community struggles against Coca-Cola in India. ...
Coke Deal Could Make Schools Target of Suits Coke Deal Could Make Schools Target of Suits
Coke Deal Could Make Schools Target of Suits- Seattle School Board warned that it might become the target of an anti-obesity lawsuit for allowing schools to peddle soda to students. [Seattle Post-Intelligencer Reporter] ...
Coca-Cola Boycott Launched after Killings at Colombian Plants Coca-Cola Boycott Launched after Killings at Colombian Plants
Coca-Cola Boycott Launched after Killings at Colombian Plants- Trade unions around the world are alleging that the company's locally owned bottlers in Colombia used illegal paramilitary groups to intimidate, threaten and ...
Accused of Leaving Farms Parched and Land Poisoned Accused of Leaving Farms Parched and Land Poisoned
Accused of Leaving Farms Parched and Land Poisoned- Coca-Cola in India faces criticism for various environmental damages. [Guardian] ...
Critics Attack Coke's BBC Chart Deal Critics Attack Coke's BBC Chart Deal
Critics Attack Coke's BBC Chart Deal- "...Coca-Cola is certain to face accusations of hypocrisy after recent declarations that it would stop advertising to the under-12s." [Guardian] ...
Southern Baptists vote for Disney boycott Southern Baptists vote for Disney boycott
Southern Baptists vote for Disney boycott- Leaders of the Southern Baptists, the nation's largest Protestant denomination, voted Wednesday to boycott Walt Disney Co. and its subsidiaries for what it called the company's ...
Disney Restates 2001, 2002 Earnings Disney Restates 2001, 2002 Earnings
Disney Restates 2001, 2002 Earnings- "Company cites 'non-material human math error' as the reason behind restatement." [CNN Money] ...
From Hit to Miss From Hit to Miss
From Hit to Miss- How Disney shunned the documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 and lost out on its $100 million revenue because it was "too political", then a week later put out an "antidote" film praised by conservatives, only to ...
Dynegy CEO Resigns Dynegy CEO Resigns
Dynegy CEO Resigns- "Former Enron suitor is the latest energy trader to undergo management shake-up." [CNN/Money] ...
SEC Looks into Dynegy's Power Trading SEC Looks into Dynegy's Power Trading
SEC Looks into Dynegy's Power Trading- "Agency will reportedly investigate two trades that inflated volume; firm denies receiving benefit." [CNN/Money] ...
SEC Widens Probe into Bogus Sales SEC Widens Probe into Bogus Sales
SEC Widens Probe into Bogus Sales- "Agency investigating growing disclosure of false sales reports across many industries." [CNN/Money] ...
SEC Subpoenas Citigroup in Dynegy Probe SEC Subpoenas Citigroup in Dynegy Probe
SEC Subpoenas Citigroup in Dynegy Probe- "Regulators want to question financial firm on its role in Dynegy's Project Alpha transaction." [CNN/Money] ...
Dynegy Follows in Enron's Footsteps Dynegy Follows in Enron's Footsteps
Dynegy Follows in Enron's Footsteps- "The energy firm once set to buy Enron is shunned by traders and investors as they contemplate the worrying parallels with its infamous rival." [BBC News] ...
Dynegy Crisis Claims Chief's Head Dynegy Crisis Claims Chief's Head
Dynegy Crisis Claims Chief's Head- "Chuck Watson, head of the US energy firm once set to buy Enron, has resigned, as Dynegy's own crisis intensifies." [BBC News] ...
Former Dynegy Executive Jailed for 24 Years Former Dynegy Executive Jailed for 24 Years
Former Dynegy Executive Jailed for 24 Years- Tax specialist Jamie Olis is sentenced without parole for his part in the accounting fraud designed to hide debt and report inflated operating results. ...
FindLaw - Special Coverage: Enron FindLaw - Special Coverage: Enron
FindLaw - Special Coverage: Enron- Comments, documents, court filings, and news related to the Enron bankruptcy. ...
Time: Enron: Who's Accountable? Time: Enron: Who's Accountable?
Time: Enron: Who's Accountable?- Discussion of the destruction of financial documents and how top executives sought a bailout from the Bush Administration, as the company imploded. ...

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