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9th Circ. To Hear Ex-Theranos Execs' Criminal Appeals In June

By Dorothy Atkins

The Ninth Circuit has set oral arguments in former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' high-stakes appeal of her criminal securities fraud conviction and 11-year prison sentence for June 11 — the same day the panel is scheduled to hear arguments in convicted ex-Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani's appeal.

Holmes Free In 2032? Agency Projects Release 2 Years Early

By Hailey Konnath

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes may be leaving prison two years early, in 2032 instead of 2034, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Atty For Theranos Exec Joins Seattle's Corr Cronin

By Daniel Connolly

Seattle-based regional business litigation firm Corr Cronin LLP has recruited former federal prosecutor Jeffrey B. Coopersmith, known for representing high-profile white collar defendants including former Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani.

Holmes Opposes Feds' Post-Prison Victim Payment Plan

By Ivan Moreno

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is opposing the government's request that she pay at least $250 per month in restitution once she is out on supervised release, saying she has "limited financial resources" and there's no indication the court wanted a post-incarceration payment plan.

Elizabeth Holmes Begins 11-Year Prison Sentence In Texas

By Dorothy Atkins

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes reported to a minimum-security prison camp in Texas on Tuesday to begin serving the 11-year, three-month sentence for her four-count investor fraud conviction, two weeks after the Ninth Circuit denied her bail pending the outcome of her appeal.

Elizabeth Holmes Gets New May 30 Self-Surrender Date

By Dorothy Atkins

A California federal judge on Wednesday granted convicted former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' request to set a new self-surrender date for May 30 after the Ninth Circuit denied her request to stay out of prison pending the outcome of her appeal challenging her 11-year prison sentence and four-count investor fraud conviction.


Expert Analysis

Takeaways From Holmes' Unsuccessful Trade Secret Defense

The recent criminal fraud conviction of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes offers some lessons about the contours of invoking the purported need to protect company trade secrets and what is — and is not — entitled to legitimate protection, say attorneys at Baker McKenzie.

Theranos Offers Defense Lessons For Multi-Agency Probes

The recent Theranos discovery dispute demonstrates the need for defense counsel to request a clear exculpatory evidence order to identify the investigating agencies early in a criminal case, say ​​​​​​​Samuel Feldman and Michael Kendall at White & Case.

5th Amendment Strategy For Parallel Civil, Criminal Litigation

Whenever there is any prospect of criminal liability in civil litigation — as in the recent cases against Harvey Weinstein and former Theranos executives — it is important for both sides to understand the consequences of a party or key witness choosing to assert Fifth Amendment privilege, says Joshua Robbins at Greenberg Gross.

It May Help To Oppose Discovery Stay In Parallel Proceedings

One piece of conventional wisdom for attorneys representing clients in parallel civil and criminal proceedings is to support motions by the government to stay discovery in the civil action pending resolution of the criminal case. However, we recently found that the orthodox approach isn’t always the right one, say attorneys with Buckley.

A Strong Year For SEC Enforcement

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's fiscal 2018 enforcement report, released last week, reveals an active Division of Enforcement focused on cases impacting retail investors as well as actions related to emerging technologies, say attorneys with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.

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May 16, 2023 09:21 PM

Holmes Ordered To Prison, Hit With $452M Restitution

April 26, 2023 08:57 PM

Holmes' Prison Date Delayed As 9th Circuit Considers Bail

April 18, 2023 11:37 PM

Elizabeth Holmes Fights 'Unjust' Conviction At 9th Circ.

April 11, 2023 07:14 PM

Elizabeth Holmes Can't Stay Free During Appeal, Judge Rules

April 7, 2023 04:44 PM

Balwani Can't Dodge Prison Pending Appeal, 9th Circ. Says

March 17, 2023 09:56 PM

Holmes Restitution Hearing Draws Autograph-Seekers

March 15, 2023 09:01 PM

Why Holmes Is Unlikely To Avoid Prison While She Appeals

March 3, 2023 11:26 PM

Elizabeth Holmes Fights 'Sweeping' $900M Restitution Bid

February 13, 2023 04:22 PM

Ex-Theranos Exec Balwani Fights Feds' $900M Restitution Bid

January 30, 2023 11:12 PM

Feds Call Convicted Theranos COO Balwani A 'Flight Risk'

January 23, 2023 09:23 PM

Holmes Says Feds' Claims Of Mexico Escape Plans Are False

January 20, 2023 04:12 PM

Feds Say Elizabeth Holmes' Flight Risk 'Never Been Higher'

January 10, 2023 06:39 PM

Pending Appeal, Balwani Asks To Stay Out Of Prison

January 2, 2023 12:03 PM

California Cases To Watch In 2023

December 7, 2022 05:43 PM

Ex-Theranos Exec Balwani Gets Nearly 13 Years For Fraud

December 6, 2022 01:53 PM

Elizabeth Holmes Asks To Stay Out Of Prison During Appeal

December 6, 2022 10:00 PM

Balwani May Get More Prison Time Than Holmes, Experts Say

December 2, 2022 09:07 PM

Elizabeth Holmes Appeals Conviction, Sentence To 9th Circ.

December 1, 2022 10:05 PM

Theranos Exec Balwani Wants Probation As Feds Seek 15 Yrs.

November 23, 2022 08:12 PM

Holmes Should Serve 11-Year Sentence In Texas, Judge Says
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