NCJ Number
80374
Journal
Temple Law Quarterly Volume: 53 Issue: 4 Dated: (1980) Pages: 975-1146
Date Published
1980
Length
172 pages
Annotation
This series of articles discusses the nature and impact of law enforcement efforts against white-collar crime.
Abstract
The introductory presentation provides an overview of some of the legal and social issues that must be resolved in the 1980's if the focus on white-collar crime is to be maintained. An assessment of the Federal Government's 'war' on white-collar crime examines the nature, scope, impact, and rationale of the Government's efforts to combat this form of crime. The Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act is discussed in another paper, including its legislative history, structure, and criminal and civil proceedings and sanctions. The Inspector General Act of 1978, which provides for the establishment of independent Inspector General offices in Federal agencies, is discussed in one article, with attention to the act's background and objectives as well as the Inspector General's role. The criminal enforcement of California's Occupational Carcinogens Control Act is also considered, followed by a paper on the expanded use of parallel proceedings involving white-collar crime (simultaneous criminal and civil proceedings against the same activity). The nature of transnational economic crime, reasons for its growth, and the nature of barriers to its containment and some possible approaches to surmounting them are discussed in another essay. Some undesirable consequences likely to attend a burgeoning battery of laws affecting transnational corporations are identified, followed by a comment on the multiple representation and governmental intrusion into the attorney-client relationship in grand jury proceedings. Footnotes supplement the articles, and a topical bibliography on white-collar crime provides 150 listings.