> As some critics charge that Chris Cox is perhaps overly friendly to corporations, the chairman of the SEC is convening a round table of past chairmen. Article  

> This former CFO is fighting back, filing a defamation suit against a former company. Article  

> Sarbox-style rules coming to Japan? Article  

> More on storage companies benefiting from Sarbox. Article | More on the importance of a SAS 70 Type II review for outsourced services providers. Article  

> Sarbanes-Oxley seems to be fueling a trend toward more contract professionals. Are you ready to be a consultant? Article  

> The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board names Martin Baumann new research director. Article  

> Encryption services now using Sarbox in their marketing. Not surprising. Release   

> Fewer women serving on boards of big public companies. Article  

And finally ... Ken Lay's widow battles Feds for $13 million. Article