United States v. Lipsky

MEMORANDUM ORDER.

JED S. RAKOFF, U.S.D.J.

On January 4, 2012, Richard Lipsky pleaded guilty before this Court to bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery. As a result of those convictions, the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (“LMRDA”) prohibits Lipsky from working in certain capacities for any labor union until February 25, 2026. Lipsky now moves, pursuant to § 504 (a) of the LMRDA, for an exemption from that prohibition so that he may be employed by a labor union as a consultant advising on criminal justice reforms. While the Department of Justice does not object to…