I was otherwise engaged last week and missed posting. Here are some catch-ups.
- Comey – reportedly, former FBI Director wrote memos to the file on his conversations with the President. Two points: just because you write something, doesn’t mean it’s true – that’s why you have hearsay rules and cross-examination. Doesn’t mean it’s not true, either. Also, interesting question in the area of obstruction of justice: if what was written was not 100% accurate, are there implications for the former Director under 18 USC §1519? “Trump Asked Comey to Drop Probe,” The Wall Street Journal, May 17, 2017 A1.
- “Tests Show More American Workers Using Drugs,” The Wall Street Journal, May 17, 2017 B1. Does your company have a drug policy that your employees are violating?
- “Facebook Fined By French Watchdog,”The Wall Street Journal, May 17, 2017 B4. Does the privacy policy violate French law?[the headline itself was tempting-Ed.]
- “Putin Says Trump Divulged No Secrets,” The Wall Street Journal, May 18, 2017 A6.
- “Cover-Up Alleged In Probe Of Attack,” The Wall Street Journal, May 18, 2017 A7. Criminal complaint by Berlin filed against police investigators, alleging documents were altered.
- VW (the adventure continues) – The VW CEO and a few others (including Board members) are being investigated over whether they intentionally withheld information about the diesel emission testing scandal from investors. “Inquiry Targets Volkswagen CEO,” The Wall Street Journal, May 18, 2017 B1.
- “Uber Threatens to Ax Executive,” The Wall Street Journal, May 20, 2017 B3. Company threatens to fire executive (hired from Alphabet) if he doesn’t turn over documents. No Fifth Amendment protections against getting fired?
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