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Fraud
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Food Safety News
Fraud Followed Hurricane Irene Food Safety Program
By News Desk
Fraud was the price of food safety in Connecticut after Hurricane Irene.Over the past weekend, an angry Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said the state was investigating "multiple incidents of…
Legal Profession Blog
Bad Sandwich
A disbarment decision by the Colorado Presiding Disciplinary Judge imposes the ultimate sanction where the attorney...engaged in an elaborate scheme to defraud the prospective purchaser of a store owned by…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
In the News & Around the Blogosphere
By Ellen Podgor
DOJ Press Release, New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty in $670 Million Fraud SchemeEditorial, LATimes, Defending the Brady RuleAndrew Stern, Reuters, Former Obama fundraiser Rezko gets 10-year sentenceDOJ Press Release, U.S.…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Old corrupt pol facing new federal sentencing after Third Circuit reasonableness rejection
Main November 9, 2011Old corrupt pol facing new federal sentencing after Third Circuit reasonableness rejectionAs discussed in this effective local article, which is headlined "Former State Sen. Vincent J. Fumo's…
Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog
SFO tells whistleblowers: “It’s good to talk”
By Reed Smith
This post was written by Simon Hart. The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has stepped up its attempts to persuade employees and professional advisors to blow the whistle on fraudulent…
ImmigrationProf Blog
USCIS Redesigns Employment Authorization Document
USCIS Redesigns Employment Authorization Document and Certificate of Citizenship to Enhance Security and Combat Fraud State-of-the-art technology will deter counterfeiting, obstruct tampering, and facilitate quick and accurate authenticationWASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Yesterday in Fraud
By Ellen Podgor
In an otherwise unremarkable bank and mail fraud affirmance, the Fifth Circuit reminds us that losses cannot be included as relevant conduct unless they are bottomed on criminal and/or fraudulent behavior. The…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Soft-drink CEO gets 20 years of federal hard-time for $685 million fraud
Main October 20, 2011Soft-drink CEO gets 20 years of federal hard-time for $685 million fraudAs detailed in this local article, which is headlined "Podlucky sentenced to 20 years in prison,"…
Legal Profession Blog
Bank Not Liable When Law Firm Scammed
A law firm that was scammed by a Hong Kong company that had e-mailed the firm purportedly to seek representation sued two banks when they lost nearly $200,000. The scam…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
State Farm Allegedly Defrauded the Illinois Supreme Court and Gave Millions to a Judge Who Would Overturn a Billion Dollar Verdict Against It
By Chip Merlin
The Chicago Tribune reported that State Farm allegedly defrauded the Illinois Supreme Court by covering up that it funneled millions of dollars into the campaign of Illinois Supreme Court Judge…