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Fraud
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Financial Services Observer
FTC Targets Payment Processor in Proposed $12 Million Sham-Merchant Settlement
By Tonya Esposito, Tarrian L. Ellis, Shane Foster, Marina Olman-Pal
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a proposed $12 million settlement with Humboldt Merchant Services based on allegations that it processed payments for merchants that were shell companies or engaged…
Sidley Austin Blog
Hiding the Ball Has Consequences: Delaware Supreme Court Reverses on Justifiable Reliance in M&A Fraud Claim
In Paragon Metals Holdings LLC v. Smith, No. 385, 2025 (Del. July 1, 2026), the Delaware Supreme Court held that a buyer could justifiably rely on representations in an acquisition…
Florida Intellectual Property Law Blog
Как читать отзывы о брокерах и не попасть в ловушку
By Jenny@ThePatentProfessor.com
Честные отзывы о брокерах которые помогут выбрать лучшего Ищешь честные брокеры отзывы, чтобы не слить депозит на первом же счёте? Мы собрали реальные истории трейдеров — от восторгов до горьких…
Thomson Reuters Law Blog
Fraud prevention: An overview
Fraud is about deception. And that form of deception from fraud risk that puts nearly every organization in the danger zone is the situation where someone isn’t who they say…
Marler Blog
Abbott Will Pay $384,999,040 for the Formula It Sold WIC. The Rule Still Does Not Require the Test.
By Bill Marler
The Justice Department announced today that Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay $384,999,040 to resolve False Claims Act allegations that, between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2022, it manufactured powdered infant…
Medicaid & Medicare: A Legal Blog
When the Audit Letter Becomes a Threat: What Providers Need to Know About MCO, RAC, and UPIC Audits That Escalate to Government Investigations
It usually starts with a letter. A managed care organization (MCO), a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC), or a Unified Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC) notifies your practice that it has completed…
FBT Gibbons
Money Matters Roundup | September 2026
Money Matters is a monthly snapshot of key developments across the financial services industry. From regulatory changes and enforcement actions to lending and compliance trends, we track notable issues affecting…
Inside the False Claims Act
False Claims Act Qui Tam Provisions Survive Constitutional Challenge, but Questions Remain
The Eleventh Circuit’s recent decision preserves the False Claims Act’s qui tam framework for now, but constitutional challenges to whistleblower-led FCA litigation are likely to continue. I recently shared my…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
FTC Secures $12 Million Settlement Against Payment Processor for Facilitating Merchant Fraud
By David N. Anthony, Keith J. Barnett, Jason Cover, Carlin McCrory
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has entered into a stipulated order for permanent injunction against 5967 Ventures, LLC, doing business as Humboldt Merchant Services, resolving allegations that the payment processor…
Agricultural Law & Rural Practice | Solo Small Firm & General Practice Section
Second Circuit Limits Rule 9(b) Pleading Requirements for Reverse False Claims Act Claims
By Hall Render
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (the “Court”) recently ruled that a False Claims Act (“FCA”) relator can satisfy Rule 9(b) without identifying every false claim underlying…