Enron trial highlights issue of plea bargains: government pact with ex-official showcases prosecutors' dilemma; how much incentive is too much?

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Michael Kopper's plea bargain deal with the government in the Enron affair has left him with considerable assets. Kopper has been an important witness for the prosecution. Prosecutors must balance the costs and benefits in plea bargaining.

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Natural gas transmission, Plea Bargaining, Company legal issue, Cases, Gas transmission industry, Enron Corp., ENRNQ, Kopper, Michael

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As Indian casinos grow, regulation raises concerns: major expansion in California would aid state revenue, boost oversight only a bit: ' money stored in a trash can'

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Native American casinos are regulated by the tribes who own them, with very limited state and federal control. As the number of casinos expands, so does concern over the potential for improprieties and criminal activity.

Economic aspects, Native American casinos

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In boardrooms, 'Independent' is debatable

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The New York Stock Exchange Inc. and Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. have imposed regulations on boards of directors, creating "Independent" board members who ideally will help prevent Enron Corp. like scandals.

Security brokers and dealers, Securities & Commodities Services, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities, Securities industry, New York Stock Exchange Inc., Boards of directors, Nasdaq Stock Market Inc.

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