Sentences with phrase «fraud claims under»

There, the High Court held that those who purchase securities on exchanges outside of U.S. borders can not pursue fraud claims under U.S. federal securities laws.

The trial court rejected the fraud claim under principles of law that apply equally in the Washington area as in California.

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.

The deficit figures of 2009 were a source of great controversy in the past, as the then outgoing government under conservative Kostas Karamanlis was accused of fraud by claiming the deficit to be much less than it actually was.

Even if regulators do not act, when a presale results in nothing more than profits for its promoter, a disgruntled investor will inevitably make a private securities fraud claim to try and claw back some of their capital; assuming a court will determine a presale of digital tokens to be a private placement of securities, any such federal claim would fall under Rule 10b - 5.

He successfully argued that foreign and domestic investors had asserted viable «holder claims» seeking to recover investment losses due to their retention of already - owned shares in reliance upon the fraud, which is believed to be the first ruling by a U.S. court sustaining such a theory under English common law.

Prosecutors in Switzerland are expanding their investigation into claims of fraud at the under fire Malaysian state fund 1MDB.

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.

We expect to see more consumer fraud claims based on the violation of state labeling statutes given that courts are increasingly finding a private right of action under state law concerning the FDA's labeling requirements.

-- Previous fraud claims — As counting got under way, the candidates were urged to keep supporters calm to avoid the electoral violence that has hit Liberia in previous years.

Some academics may find themselves silenced, censured, or threatened by a less egregious but nonetheless career - breaking attack: being fired from their positions, in most cases under false pretexts such as budget cuts or unfounded claims of fraud or poor performance.

Eight years after South Korean stem cell scientists were exposed in one of the biggest scientific frauds ever, a paper claiming to have achieved work they faked is itself under investigation.

Fang Shimin, under the pen name Fang Zhouzi, has been publicizing allegations of academic fraud and questionable medical claims on his Web site New Threads for about a decade.

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However, if you believe you have a claim against your school under state law, such as fraud, you may still pursue debt relief based on borrower defense to repayment, as described below, even if you transfer your credits to another school.

They can compare the income you claimed on your applications to federal tax returns, and if there is a discrepancy, charge you with fraud under federal statutes.

Under a borrower defense to repayment claim, you may be eligible for loan forgiveness (a discharge) of the federal Direct Loans you took out to attend a school if that school committed fraud by doing something or failing to do something, or otherwise violated applicable state law related to your loans or the educational services you paid for.

Under a homeowner's title insurance policy, you're protected from damages due to any recording errors or fraud that challenge your claim to owning the property.

honestly, a reputable insurance company will usually pay out a claim even under questionable liability, as long as you were not attempting to commit fraud.

If, and to the extent that New Jersey law applies, with respect to residents of New Jersey, the terms in Section 5 (and with respect to 5 (c), insofar as any claims may arise from, or relate to, consumer protection or fraud and / or misrepresentation, or result in attorney's fees) does not limit any rights you may have as a consumer under New Jersey law and are intended to be only as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state of your residence.

To claim fraud, you will typically have to sign a statement that says «under penalty of perjury, I did not authorize this transaction».

Ed defends clients in litigation related to his white collar defense practice, including antitrust, securities and consumer fraud, class action litigation, and litigation arising under the False Claims Act.

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

Caroline is instructed in a wide range of commercial and chancery disputes including: general contractual disputes; civil fraud; breach of directors» duties; shareholder disputes; derivative claims; jurisdiction issues; applications under the Bankers» Books Evidence Act 1879; joint venture agreements; financial services disputes; insurance / re-insurance; enforcement of foreign judgments; mortgage fraud and claims concerning undue influence.

The increased prevalence of attempts by employees outside the US to raise «whistleblower» claims under Dodd Frank / Sarbanes - Oxley has also affected our work, in that these claims also apply to allegations of corporate fraud on an extraterritorial basis.

Once a motor policy is issued it should be good for any third - party claim arising out of any use of the vehicle on land consistent with its normal function; regardless of whether the policy was induced by fraud; regardless of any contractual restrictions or exclusions of liability that are inconsistent with the holistic nature of of the protection prescribed under EU law.

Tom has experience across a wide range of commercial cases, including disputes regarding contractual construction, duties under contracts and in tort, issues of quantum and substantial banking & finance and civil fraud claims.

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).

We regularly represent clients in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Boards of Contract Appeals, agency hearings, arbitration panels and various state or local tribunals in connection with claims and performance disputes, bid protests, SBA size and status protests and civil fraud under the False Claims Act and Anti-KickbacClaims (COFC), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Boards of Contract Appeals, agency hearings, arbitration panels and various state or local tribunals in connection with claims and performance disputes, bid protests, SBA size and status protests and civil fraud under the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickbacclaims and performance disputes, bid protests, SBA size and status protests and civil fraud under the False Claims Act and Anti-KickbacClaims Act and Anti-Kickback Act.

It is not illegal for a public figure to claim the sun revolves around the Earth unless some other law intervenes (maybe something fact - dependant like fraud or lying under oath).

Mr. Moreno has acted as lead associate in complex securities fraud class actions under Section 10 (b) of the Exchange Act of 1934 and has defended derivative claims involving California, Nevada, and Delaware corporations.

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.

Advising a listed UK financial institution in respect of insurance claims under a fraud and professional liability policy for claims arising from fraudulent activity.

Tamara has vast experience of all forms of Property law representing landlords and tenants as well as Lenders in proceedings ranging from standard possession claims to more complex issues of art 8 and unreasonableness, undue influence in mortgage fraud (Ertridge), Judicial Review and reasonableness of action on the part of social housing authorities, co-habitee and family resulting / constructive Trusts, injunctions and applications under s91 of the LPA 1925 to the High Court for orders for sale in mortgage possession proceedings.

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.

I was always given to understand by WSIB staff that employer fraud, such as under reporting the number of employees, failing to report accidents, and fraudulently misrepresenting payroll to avoid premiums, was much higher than workers trying to make a fraudulent claim.

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

This webinar provided an introduction to the Stark law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and other health care fraud and abuse laws; reviewed common compliance issues that arise under these laws; and discussed the range of penalties for noncompliance with such laws.

In 2013, Relator Billie Joe Hunt sued his former employer and others under the qui tam provisions of the federal False Claims Act («FCA») for alleged «rampant war - time contract fraud.»

These large and complex construction defect suits often involve multiple parties in which issues of code violations, negligence, breach of contract and fraud are at issue, as well as insurance coverage claims under GL policies.

The reason was that their claim was not «on the contract» under Civil Code section 1717 given that this statutory provision does not apply to fraud claims.

This appeal challenges the district court's rulings rejecting claims challenging property - inspection fees under RICO, fraud, and unjust - enrichment theories, and denying plaintiffs» motion for attorneys» fees.

Affirming the trial court's judgment, the appeals court provides a useful summary of the type of proof needed to sustain constructive fraud and slander of title claims in the construction lien setting and when attorneys» fees can be awarded to prevailing parties under Illinois» mechanics lien statute, 770 ILCS 60/1 (the Act).

He has acted in claims under Directors and Officers policies and has particular experience of defending claims involving allegations of fraud.

She has also represented clients in consumer fraud and finance litigation relating to claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Truth in Lending Act (TILA).

A separate fund exists for claims in relation to losses arising from dishonesty, fraud or criminal acts by lawyers in the certifying of title under the Land Registration Act.

We obtained complete dismissal of claims by the New York Attorney General alleging securities fraud under the Martin Act relating to the sale of auction rate securities.

Topcoat Construction v Compromise Agreements (2014) An early claim in defamation under the 2013 Act by a construction company involved in a number of substantial commercial contracts including the maintenance of social housing facing unsubstantiated allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption in publicity materials uploaded by a claims management company to its website resulting in immediate financial losses.

Even if the RCMP did ignore the evidence that contradicted Wright's claims of an innocent motive it can't be ignored that a charge under section 121 (1)(b) of the criminal code - fraud on the Government - does not require proof of corruption.

Pension claim fall - out from the Barber decision, tax planning under challenge from a cash - starved government, commercial property fraud, possible fall - out from securitisation of residential mortgages — the terms of which may be subject to severe challenge from insurers of small firms — and mergers and acquisitions which have turned out to be bad deals, are all building up a head of steam, not only in the UK but on the continent, where claims against law firms have traditionally been almost non-existent.