The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano spoke with John Geiringer, a partner at Barack Ferrazzano Kirshbaum and Nagelberg, about what authorities look at in such cases and what this investigation could mean for company executives.

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In September 2022, Ji Chaoqun, 31, was prosecuted as an agent of a foreign government, specifically the People’s Republic of China. Professor Barry Jonas, serving as Assistant U.S. Attorney, represented the U.S. Government in this case.

DOJ Press Release:

Chinese National Convicted of Acting Within the United States as an Unregistered Agent of the People’s Republic of China

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24 October 2006: NSLS members ratified constitution and elected member to the Executive Committee.

11 October 2006: NSLS at Chicago-Kent held its first general meeting.

25 September 06: National Security and Law Society at Chicago-Kent College of Law founded.