Sentences with phrase «fraud claims brought»

For three years she acted for an individual defendant resident in the Russian Federation in respect of a series of fraud claims brought by his former employer.

Represented shipowners in US$ 160 million fraud claims brought by charterer for breach of charterparty on grounds of delivery of nonconforming vessel.

Obtained dismissal of a fraud claim brought in federal court against the former vice president of finance of an investment bank that misappropriated a $ 4 million investment and transferred it for its own use.

Representing an overseas company in relation to a high value international shareholders» dispute, derivative action and fraud claim brought under the UNCITRAL arbitration rules.

$ 17 million design defect, professional negligence and fraud claim brought by Premier Air and United States Aviation Underwriters involving the collapse of an airport hangar during a storm at the St. Louis Regional Airport in, Illinois which damaged two private jets.

$ 93 million breach of contract, professional negligence, misrepresentation and fraud claim brought by the Bi-State Development Agency involving the design and construction of a light rail extension in St. Louis, Missouri.

Not exact matches

Armstrong's former teammate, Floyd Landis, originally brought the lawsuit in 2010 under a federal law, the False Claims Act, that lets whistle - blowers pursue fraud cases on behalf of the government, and obtain rewards if successful.

They have brought a case of fraud against him claiming that they have had their money stolen.

On August 2, 2005, CIBC paid US$ 2.4 billion to settle a class action lawsuit brought by a group of pension funds and investment managers, including the University of California, which claims that «systematic fraud by Enron and its officers led to the loss of billions and the collapse of the company.»

5 Although the court did not address private enforcement, it is worth noting that it does not appear that a private party could bring a claim under the CEA for fraud or manipulation in connection with the purchase or sale of virtual currencies.

They found some minor numerical discrepancies in his data, which you're going to find in most people's data if you look far enough, and they claimed that he had committed scientific fraud and they brought charges against the University of Pittsburgh, all without first mentioning their affiliation.

Blasko also brings claims against Petland for racketeering in violation of RICO, 18 U. S.C. Sec. 1962 (C; fraud, negligence, and breach of contract.

Practice head Chris Potts is defending Transworld Payment Solutions UK and its liquidator in proceedings that have been filed in Curaçao by its former parent company First Curaçao International Bank (FCIB), which seeks to obtain a declaration that Transworld can not bring a claim in the UK against FCIB relating to the Bank's involvement in VAT carousel fraud as the matter has allegedly already settled.

RBS - v - Highland Financial Partners LP & Ors [2013] EWCA Civ 328 — a high profile case relating to a claim brought by RBS for an anti-suit injunction seeking to block fraud claims against the bank in Texas for more than $ 100 million.

Our Savannah business law attorneys bring complaints for business and consumer fraud, violations of the relevant business laws, intellectual property dispute claims, and other financial misconduct actions.

Defending technology company and its board of directors in multimillion dollar PA state court action brought by founder / consultant / shareholder alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and rescission; prosecuting action in NJ federal court on behalf of executive terminated in breach of his employment agreement; defending companies and their majority owners in numerous state court actions throughout NY and NJ alleging breach of contract and fraud; defending company in connection with DOL investigation regarding misclassification of employees; defending health - tech entrepreneur in connection with DOL investigation regarding unemployment insurance fraud; counseling global company and its US subsidiary in connection with various employment law matters; and negotiating numerous separation agreements.

The issue was whether the principle provided a defence to a claim brought by a company involved in a fraud, against a third party, in respect of losses suffered as a result of the fraud.

Moore Stephens applied to strike out the claim on the grounds that Stone & Rolls relied on its own fraud in bringing the claim.

Anton is currently instructed by a major private Russian bank in a fraud claim (brought under Russian law) for more than US$ 1 billion against former directors and shareholders and their wives: National Bank Trust v Yurov & others [2016] EWHC 1913 (Comm).

Obtained summary judgment in favor of a savings and loan in an action brought by former borrowers who asserted a series of lender liability and fraud claims.

Represented receiver in claim brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against the directors and officers of AA Capital Partners, Inc., an SEC - registered investment advisor, in a $ 60 million claim for violations of ERISA, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and conversion arising out of alleged misappropriation and misuse of investor funds.

The fraud claim was based upon a conversation the two owners had about bringing Carl into ARW Logistics.

Successfully opposed attempt to certify proposed nationwide class action brought by franchisees against franchisor alleging claims for, among other things, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract.

Andrew Miller joined Baron & Budd's Washington, D.C. office in 2018, where he focuses on bringing fraud and abuse litigation throughout the United States under such statutes as the federal False Claims Act, state False Claims Acts, the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law.

Advised the only wholly successful defendants in the long running Fiona Trust litigation, in which claims in excess of US$ 700 million were brought for bribery and fraud.

This work includes civil claims brought by individuals and corporate entities for civil fraud, tax investigation by HMRC and company disputes.

New York, NY: McDonald's is facing a consumer fraud class action lawsuit brought by consumers who allege the fast food chain's claims that its chicken breast filet sandwiches, salads and wraps are made with 100 percent chicken breast filet, are false.

Organization and management of the defense of thousands of claims brought by individual opt - outs from consumer - fraud class actions.

Plaintiff, a dissatisfied attorney, has brought suit against the entire legal tech industry, alleging that the claims and promises it made in 2016 amount to fraud and false advertising.»

The 10 - week civil fraud case centred on a number of claims against Boreh brought by the Republic, alleging corruption and bribery relating to a number of contracts, and consultancy and commission payments.

In summary, the Supreme Court's latest decision in the JSC BTA Bank litigation adds to the civil fraud litigator's toolkit: he can now raise a claim in conspiracy founded on contempts of court; he may be able to bring a damages claim for simple contempt; and he can sue in England where there is a good arguable case that a conspiracy has been hatched here.

Cases involving Medicare fraud, defense contractor fraud and other types of fraud against the federal government and states brought under the False Claims Act and similar state whistleblower laws.

Defended a creditor group of banks in a class action securities fraud claim in California under Rule 10b - 5 brought by equity investors in a drilling company

After the motions panel granted permission to bring an interlocutory appeal, the Eleventh Circuit held that the crime - fraud exception could overcome a claim of work product when attorneys, as opposed to their clients, were the ones allegedly guilty of misconduct.

Mr. Hemmat has also brought hundreds of lawsuits against negligent manufacturers, work site injury claims, defective products, surgical negligence, semi-truck driver negligence, doctor negligence, lawyer negligence, as well as corporate fraud, securities fraud, and countless bad faith insurance misconduct claims.

Successfully brought nondischargeability claims based on embezzlement and fraud against a business owner in bankruptcy, allowing the remaining business owners to obtain debtor's shares in the company.

Defended global electronics company against claims of fraud and breach of warranty brought in a high - profile case in state court

In addition to the aforementioned exception for cases when the injured victim was a child, there is also an exception for circumstances in which fraud was employed to conceal the injury; in those cases, the timeline is extended by 2 years, but even then, a claim can not be brought more than 7 years after the incident giving rise to the claim.

Represented a law firm in state and federal court proceedings against litigation trust, multiple plaintiff groups, and an investor class bringing claims for securities fraud and legal malpractice

Successfully defended fraud and bribery claims brought by Sovcomflot and Novoship for over US$ 1 billion.

Acting for the liquidators of the Rangers football club, bringing substantial fraud claims against individuals involved in the takeover of the club.

The plaintiffs then brought suit against the various defendants, asserting claims for, inter alia, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, negligence, negligence per se, and conversion.

Successfully defended our client in the Fiona Trust litigation, in which claims in excess of $ 700 million were brought for bribery and fraud in relation to a number of banking and shipping transactions.

Our specialist team has unparalleled experience at both bringing and defending fraud claims.

Banks and financial institutions are in the front line of the battle against fraud and money laundering; and prime targets for claims brought by victims of fraud who try to recoup their losses from banks caught up in illicit transactions.

Ros regularly brings and defends professional negligence claims against professional advisors, often in the context of underlying fraud proceedings which the advisers failed to recognise.

His case load in this area includes insurance fraud, dishonesty and fraud by directors and employees, both in claims brought by the Company and in those brought in an insolvency context, and fraud, dishonesty and theft wherever it arises in a commercial context.

Acted for the only wholly successful defendants in the long running Fiona Trust litigation, in which claims in excess of US$ 700 million were brought for bribery and fraud.

As deception and outright fraud persist as tactics of that element of the plaintiffs» bar which continues to enrich itself through asbestos litigation, and as the U.S. Senate dithers over much needed legislation that would bring more transparency to asbestos claims, yet another company has been driven into bankruptcy — at the expense of employees, pensioners and creditors... → Read More: Another Asbestos Bankruptcy

Defended board members and officers against claim that improper revenue recognition damaged the company, including by causing a securities fraud class action to be brought against it.