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Summary Of Zahavi V. State, 131 Nev. Adv. Op. 7, Leesa Goodwin
Summary Of Zahavi V. State, 131 Nev. Adv. Op. 7, Leesa Goodwin
Nevada Supreme Court Summaries
The Court determined that (1) a casino’s knowledge of insufficient funds may negate the intent-to-defraud element under NRS 205.130; (2) there is no basis for a separate jury instruction; (3) the district court did not commit any additional errors; and (4) that NRS 205.130 is constitutional.
Enron, Titanic, And The Perfect Storm, Nancy B. Rapoport
Enron, Titanic, And The Perfect Storm, Nancy B. Rapoport
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This article explores the contention of Jeffrey Skilling, former Enron CEO, that Enron's debacle was due to a perfect storm of events. It rejects his contention, arguing instead that Enron's downfall was more like Titanic's - hubris and an over-reliance on checks and balances led to Enron's downfall. The article then explores how character (especially of those at the top of an organization) can lead to Enron-like disasters, and discusses how cognitive dissonance can lead to very smart people making very stupid decisions. It ends with some musings about how lawyers can learn from Enron.