A federal judge appointed Dennis Walsh to oversee the operations of the New York City District Counsel of the Carpenters and Joiners of America and its benefit funds resulting from racketeering charges against union officials in a 14- year bribery scheme. Walsh will have the power to investigate and remedy wrongdoing, and implement systemic and structural reforms. United States v. Dist. Council of New York City and Vicinity of the United Bhd. Of Carpenters and Joiners of Am., S.D.N.Y., No. 90 Civ. 5722 (CSH).