The Supreme Court unanimously decided to overturn the Arthur Andersen the verdict but many critics feel like it was the wrong decision. The highest court said jury instructions were improper but did the ages old accounting firm squeak out on a technicality?
The Supreme Court Has Overturned Arthur Andersen’s Conviction
Accounting firm Arthur Andersen’s conviction for obstructing justice was overturned by the United States Supreme Court yesterday. The firm was convicted for destroying documents related to Enron before it collapsed.
Arthur Andersen Case Overturned: Damage Already Done
The Supreme Court of the United States overturned accounting firm Arthur Andersen’s conviction in a decision handed down today. The damage was done years ago to the once leviathan sized firm giving up thousands of employees and most of its customers.
Arthur Andersen Conviction Overturned By Supreme Court
Today, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of accounting firm Arthur Andersen for destroying documents related to Enron before the company’s demise.
Too Little Too Late: Arthur Andersen Conviction Overturned
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned the 2002 obstruction-of-justice charge against the one-time accounting juggernaut Arthur Andersen. The once proud firm got caught up in the Enron scandal as their accounting firm and after the 2002 ruling, fell apart at the seams.