Prosecutors Recommend Two-Year Prison Term for Lerach in Kickback Scheme (Law.com)

Prosecutors have recommended a two-year prison sentence for William Lerach, the former Milberg Weiss partner who pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a lucrative kickback scheme involving class action lawsuits. Lerach, whose high-profile legal victories included a $7 billion judgment against Enron, pleaded guilty in October to one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice and make false statements. The …