Topic
Fraud
2,945 published works
Subject to Inquiry
Supreme Court Declines to Narrow Reach of Federal Fraud Law
By Brett Barnett, Edwin O. Childs, John S. Moran, Abram J. Pafford, Michael J. Podberesky, Jack White, John Sullivan, Jason M. Vespoli
On May 22, 2025, the Supreme Court published its opinion in Kousisis v. United States, No. 23-909, 605 U.S. __ (2025), holding that one who induces a victim to enter…
Legal Profession Blog
Trust But Verify
A nine-month suspension has been imposed by the Ontario Law Society Tribunal Hearing DivisionNancy Myers Elliott, the respondent, participated in 13 development projects financed by syndicated mortgage funds. The projects…
The Contractor's Perspective
DOJ’s Plan to Use the False Claims Act to Address Civil Rights Fraud
According to a memorandum issued on May 19, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) will use the False Claims Act as a tool to enforce federal civil rights laws. The new…
GovCon & Trade
DOJ’s New Civil Rights Fraud Initiative – Expect Increased Enforcement
By Richard Arnholt, Denise Barnes, Scott Gallisdorfer, Tim K. Garrett
On May 19, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the launch of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will use the federal False Claims Act (FCA) to pursue claims against…
HR Law Talk
DOJ’s New Civil Rights Fraud Initiative – Expect Increased Enforcement
By Richard Arnholt, Denise Barnes, Scott Gallisdorfer, Tim K. Garrett
On May 19, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the launch of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will use the federal False Claims Act (FCA) to pursue claims against…
The Energy Law Blog
Red Flags Negate Fraud Claims in Recent Texas Supreme Court Opinion
By Jana Grauberger, James T. Kittrell, Sam Allen, Margaret Chavez
On May 9, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court issued a per curiam opinion in Roxo Energy Co., LLC v. Baxsto, LLC, --- S.W.3d ---, No. 23-0564, 2025 WL 1349581 (Tex.…
Davis+Gilbert PERKS
DOJ Launches Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Under False Claims Act
On May 19, 2025, the Deputy Attorney General issued a memorandum entitled "Civil Rights Fraud Initiative," intended to use the False Claims Act to bring enforcement actions against federal contractors…
Credit Chronometer
Reuters | How Trump’s Crypto Business Partners Left Their Old Clients in the Lurch
July 2024, Dough Finance — a crypto startup trading platform that made it easy to make risky bets using borrowed funds — suffered a major hack, resulting in the theft…
On Lawyering
The Role of Lawyers in Financial Litigation
By Onlawyering
The Role of Lawyers in Financial Litigation In the intricate world of finance, disputes are an inevitable reality. Financial litigation, a complex yet critical domain, involves legal proceedings related to…
Knowledge Centre
UK ETA Scams: How to Avoid Fake UK ETA Application Websites
In This Article 1. Common ETA Scams and How to Avoid Them 2. Fake ETA Application Websites 3. How to Protect Yourself from Fake ETA Websites 4. Impersonation ETA Scams:…