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Fraud
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ContractsProf Blog
Contracts Issues and the January 6th Hearings
The House Committee investigating the events of January 6th is pushing a breach of contract or fraud claim. We are surprised, because we thought we already covered these issues, but…
Through The Immigration Lens
Challenging Unlawful Demands and Site Visits of USCIS’ Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS)
Seyfarth Summary: In 2004, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) – an agency in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – created its Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS)…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Another federal judge gives Michael Avenatti another below-guideline sentence, as he gets now 48 months for defrauding Stormy Daniels
In what is becoming almost a summer tradition, disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti was sentenced by a federal judge below the federal sentencing guidelines today. Sentencing fans may recall that last…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
L’eau ne coule pas sous les ponts : 11 ans après les faits, le Conseil des sanctions de la Banque mondiale radie un directeur général pour corruption (décision n° 136)
Le 22 février 2022, le Conseil des sanctions du Groupe de la Banque mondiale (« GBM ») a rendu sa décision n° 136 en imposant une radiation de deux ans à un directeur général pour…
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Blog and News
Pandemic Relief Fraud: The Virus May Be Fading, But Prosecutions Are Not
Last June, we outlined how the government’s huge economic relief package in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (“the Pandemic”) had predictably led to a surge in fraud and an uptick…
The Securities Law Blog
SEC Charges CEO and President of Synergy Settlement Services with Fraudulent Operation of Special Needs Pooled Trusts
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against Synergy Settlement Services, Inc., CEO Jason D. Lazarus, Esq., both based in Orlando, FL, and President Anthony F. Prieto, Jr.…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
Treasury Committee publishes Government response to fraud, scams and economic crime report
On 28 April 2022, the House of Commons’ Treasury Committee published the responses from the Government, FCA and Payment Systems Regulator to its report on Economic Crime. In its report…
Ohio Appellate Insights
What’s On Their Minds: Can a Contractual Warranty Disclaimer Bar a Tort Fraud Claim Based on the Same Facts and Damages? Navistar Inc. v. Dutchmaid Logistics Inc.
“What statements were made that would contradict the warranty?” Justice Brunner, to Counsel for Navistar “So why should the Court change the bargain that you made into something else?” Justice…
Regulatory Oversight
Federal Contractors on Notice After DOJ Announces First Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative Settlement
By Ashley L. Taylor, Jr., Ronald I. Raether, Jr., Hilary Cairnie, John Sample, Daniel Waltz
On February 28, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) agreed to a $930,000 settlement with Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) to resolve False Claims Act allegations. The resolution represents the department's…
Legal Profession Blog
Check Kiting With Escrow Account Draws Disbarment
The Indiana Supreme Court has disbarred an attorney on stipulated factsRespondent currently is under an order of interim suspension arising from his September 2021 conviction for check deception. Matter of…