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Fraud
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White Collar & Government Enforcement Blog
The Ninth Circuit Holds That a Lie Must Go to the Nature of the Bargain to Support Fraud Conviction
By Charles Kreindler, Krista Landis
A recent Ninth Circuit opinion instills the importance of raising an often overlooked defense in federal fraud cases: that the defendant’s misrepresentation did not affect the “nature of the bargain.”…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
US law firm Locke Lord to pay settlement over ex-client’s alleged fraud
The firm's client was accused of operating a US$ 122 million Ponzi scheme
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Elvis’ granddaughter fights Graceland foreclosure sale and alleges fraud
Danielle Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis, is the current owner of Graceland, the singer's famous Memphis home. Keough was able to get a restraining order against the sale of the…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Elvis’ granddaughter fights Graceland foreclosure sale and alleges fraud
Danielle Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis, is the current owner of Graceland, the singer's famous Memphis home. Keough was able to get a restraining order against the sale of the…
Energy & the Law
Fraud in an Oil Deal Revealed after Nine Years
In the Estate of Larry Wayne Ewers is a reminder of a few guidelines for oil and gas investing: Think twice before giving money to your scripture-spouting friend from…
Commercial Case Notes
Court Seals Complaint to Prevent Allegations of Fraud and Criminal Conduct From Becoming Public
By John Lundin
On April 10, 2024, Justice Reed of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Matter of Arad 2 LLC v. Ben-Hamo, 2024 NY Slip Op. 31478(U), sealing…
Legal Profession Blog
Fatherhood
The Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed the grant of summary judgment on claims arising from findings that the defendant had falsely claimed that plaintiff had fathered her two children.The plaintiff is…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – May 7, 2024
By Ethan G. Ostroff, Elizabeth Briones, Addison Morgan, Thailer Buari, Jed Komisin, Trey Smith, Alan D. Wingfield
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week:…
Commercial Case Notes
Fraud Claim Based on Misrepresentation Regarding Contract Performance Dismissed as Duplicative of Contract Claim
By John Lundin
On April 16, 2024, the First Department issued a decision in Ho v. Star Contrs., Inc., 2024 NY Slip Op. 02014, holding that a fraud claim based on alleged misrepresentations…
Simple Justice
Is Fraud A First Amendment Right?
In a painful flex, Volokh Conspirator Steven Calabresi makes a bold constitutional argument in defense of Donald Trump in the “hush money” case. Every day breathless articles appear in the New…