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Fraud
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Elder Law Prof Blog
Court Rules Charter School Founder “Incompetent to Stand Trial” on Fraud Because of Alzheimer’s/Dementia
In an extraordinarily detailed consideration of expert reports and testimony, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled on November 23, 2015 that a high-profile criminal defendant,…
International Financial Law Prof Blog
Ben Morgan, Joint Head of Bribery and Corruption, speaking at the Annual Anti Bribery & Corruption Forum
Good morning. In this session I've been asked to give an update on what the SFO is up to - our priorities; our current work; and our policies. Our priorities…
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
They Both Loved Classic Cars, They were Friends, But Fraud and Legal Malpractice?
Comer v Krolick 2015 NY Slip Op 32274(U) December 2, 2015 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: 651767/2014 Judge: Shirley Werner Kornreich is a fascinating look at the world…
Education Law Prof Blog
Senators Criticize ED and DOJ for Letting For-Profit College Company EDMC Off Too Lightly
The Huffington Post reports that Senators Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) scolded the Education and Justice Departments Monday for the government's recent settlement with the Education Management…
Food Safety News
Sands Offers PCA Defendants Hearings Before Imposing Restitution
By Dan Flynn
The trial court judge who only recently sent four defendants to federal prison for a total of 57 years is not quite through with them. U.S. District Court Judge W.…
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
What Do You Claim, When You Can’t Claim Malpractice?
In a professional services setting, (in this case an accountant) when you can't claim malpractice, you claim fraud. Malpractice in this case was not possible to claim, because there was…
Food Safety News
Feds Announce ‘Nationwide Sweep’ of Supplement Makers
By Dan Flynn
Seven federal agencies, led by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), have announced joint civil and criminal actions against more than 100 makers and marketers of potentially dangerous dietary supplements, which one…
International Financial Law Prof Blog
$95.5 Million Settlement for Deceptive Enrollment Practices, Violation of False Claims Act, with Owner of Western State College of Law
Argosy University includes Western State College of Law (at Argosy University). Argosy's parent EDMC has agreed to pay $95.5 million to resolve claims that it falsely obtained federal and state education funds – making…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Sentencing prominent federal defendants: should sex offender Jared Fogle or Sunwest CEO fraudster get longer prison term?
Main November 16, 2015Sentencing prominent federal defendants: should sex offender Jared Fogle or Sunwest CEO fraudster get longer prison term?Two notable (and notably different) federal prosecutions are to reach sentencing…
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
Will This Failed Fraud Claim Be Followed By A Legal Malpractice Claim?
Katzrin Fin. Group, LLC v Arcapex LLC 2015 NY Slip Op 31971(U) October 22, 2015 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: 651129/2014 Judge: Anil C. Singh presents the very troubling…