In the News & Around the Blogosphere

Dexter Filkens, NYTimes, Bribes Corrode Afghans’ Trust in Government 

David Barboza, NYTimes, Chinese Court Convicts 11 in Microsoft Piracy Case

Julie Kay, Nat. L.J., Legal public interest groups hit by Madoff -Groups scramble to make up for shortfalls triggered by scandal

Gary L. Wright, Charlotte Observer, Charlotte trio vying to be U.S. attorney -Ex-prosecutors are among at least 4 seeking the post; Hagan will endorse Shappert's successor to Obama

Diana B. Henriques, NYTimes, Madoff Trustee Seeks Wide Power to Subpoena

Houston Chronicle, ENRON - Former executive finishes sentence (w/ a hat tip to Bill Olis)

P.S. Ruckman, Pardon Power, Watch List: Texans? Or No Texans?

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