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business22 days ago•5 min saved

Elite Lawyers Accused of Million-Dollar Insider Trading, Speaking in Code

A decade-long insider-trading scheme allegedly run by elite corporate lawyers used code words like 'rabbi' and 'coffee' to discuss confidential merger information harvested from firms such as Wachtell Lipton, Latham & Watkins, and Goodwin Procter, enabling trades on deals including Anadarko-Occidental and Tim Hortons-Burger King. The operation spanned 2014–2024 with about 30 defendants across two indictments, numerous arrests, some fugitives, and sophisticated concealment via burner phones, offshore accounts and shell entities.

via New York Post|

#business #coded-language #doj-indictment

workplace-culture2 years ago•4 min saved

"Cracking the Code: Unveiling Toxic Workplace Language and Employee Stress"

A former corporate professional has identified eight examples of coded language used in toxic workplaces that can cause employee stress. These phrases, such as "we're kind of slammed" and "assume positive intent," often have hidden meanings that indicate issues like work avoidance, authoritarian power dynamics, and gaslighting. The use of coded language can be particularly confusing for neurodivergent individuals. It is important for employees to be aware of these red flags and seek clarity when needed, as effective communication is crucial in a healthy work environment.

via YourTango|

#coded-language #communication #employee-stress