Sentences with phrase «fraud litigation for»

Operated by Stanford Law School, the Securities Class Action Clearinghouse provides detailed and timely information about securities fraud litigation for use by the legal community, investors and the media.

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When news broke in 2015 of Volkswagen's massive diesel emissions - cheating scandal, Hagens Berman was the first firm in the nation to file suit against the automaker for its egregious fraud, going on to represent thousands of owners in litigation and take a leading role on the Plaintiffs» Steering Committee that would finalize a $ 14.7 billion, record - breaking settlement for owners.

In October 2014, Pomerantz once again secured crucial victories in this ground - breaking litigation, establishing the right of individual foreign investors who purchased shares on a non-U.S. exchange to pursue claims for securities fraud in a U.S. court, thereby overcoming obstacles created by Morrison.

Finally, in 1852, long after the Saints» exodus from Illinois (so there was no conceivable political or other cause for anyone to favor the Prophet), a federal judge concluded this litigation with a decree that found no fraud or other moral impropriety by the Prophet.

«For most investments, much can go wrong, including numerous factors beyond an investor's control: the economy, the markets, interest rates, the dollar, war, politics, tax rates, new technology, labor problems, competition, litigation, natural disasters, fraud, dilution, accounting gimmicks, and corporate mismanagement.

We represent consumers and small business owners for business litigation, fraud and insurance law cases throughout California.

Representing banks that are exposed to litigation arising out of their operations and relationships with customers, including claims for account fraud, check fraud and forged instruments, wire / electronic transfer fraud, credit and debit card fraud, ATM fraud, and for alleged violations of check - handling and security procedures.

The team's core practice includes non-contentious insolvency and restructuring advice; fraud, contentious insolvency and investigations; recoveries for lenders and advice in relation to LPA receiverships; and business litigation.

; «He puts his point across in a measured and compelling manner»; «A sought - after junior with wide - ranging commercial experience in both litigation and arbitration»; «One of the first choices on the team sheet for a substantial case»; «Very detail - oriented and able to analyse a large amount of information quickly and efficiently»; «One of the first choices for a fraud case.

He has handled complex commercial disputes, shareholder derivative litigation, declaratory judgment actions, and has secured emergency injunctions relating to claims for breach of contract, fiduciary duties, fraud and professional negligence.

Iowa's strong asbestos litigation reform law combats fraud in the asbestos compensation system, and we applaud the state legislature for its efforts.

But there are categories of civil litigation matters for breach of contract, fraud, insurance, product liability, and many more, and we can train a Deep Learning algorithm for any of them in an automated way.

He has for example acted in long - running litigation arising out of the privatisation of the railways of Kenya and Uganda, represented a European state in a dispute in relation to satellite surveillance services, a German bank in its claims arising out of a major fraud to sell non-existent tickets to the Beijing Olympics, a state oil and gas company in relation to a subsea drilling project in the Caribbean, and for a large Russian bank in a major jurisdictional dispute (VTB v. Nutritek).

Reading - based senior associate Katie James is the recommended contact for the South East, along with commercial litigator Chris Potts in Oxford, who is experienced in High Court litigation such as fraud claims related to insolvency and other corporate disputes.

Forensic Accounting Services, LLC is the resource for fraud because fraud investigations, forensic accounting and litigation support are all the firm provides, delivering dedicated, motivated staff to every engagement.

So whether an executive is: responsible for human relations and suspicious of an employee's loyalty or false accusations; in finance and suspicious of fraud; or inside counsel involved in unfortunate litigation, it is imperative to examine digital data.

During his time working in the forensic accounting area, Chris has worked on a large number of forensic investigations, fraud, corruption (including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) and anti-money laundering risk consulting assignments, expert witness and general litigation support engagements, involving the preparation of reports for use in various disputes in both commercial and criminal cases.

Representation of minority shareholders in home healthcare franchising companies in various state court litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty, breach of a shareholders» agreement, fraud and other tort claims, including successfully prosecuting charges for violation of court orders freezing millions of corporate funds, resulting in a civil contempt judgment that included a jail sentence.

Recent cases include: Axiom Litigation Financing Fund (acting for the «receiver / liquidator» of a Caymans Islands fund: # 110m dispute); Frauntled Management Limited v Featherwood ($ 13m investment dispute before the BVI Court of Appeal); BBX Capital Asset Management v Royal Bank of Canada & Ors ($ 30m Cayman dispute relating to transaction to defraud creditors / sham trusts); Trinity Management Group Ltd v Burke Consolidated Ltd (s. 184I / s.175 BVI dispute); Maruti Holdings PTE Limited v Sinclair Strategies Limited (BVI jurisdictional challenge); QVT Fund & Ors v China Zenix Auto International Limited (s. 184I and s184C BVI dispute: interim injunction) In addition, the international nature of commercial fraud often results in Paul advising in relation to proceedings before off - shore courts such as in VTB v Nutritek (advised on interim relief in Cayman Islands and maintenance of BVI injunction in light of UK Supreme Court decisions) and in other off - shore jurisdictions such as Jersey, Guernsey and Nevis.

That's what Mahoney has experienced with his colleague, Jeff Jacobs, who spearheads the litigation readiness division and who is perhaps best known for his work as Associate General Counsel with MCI / WorldCom during the Verizon acquisition and accounting fraud investigation.

Successful defense of over $ 40 million in claims for breach of an alleged partnership agreement, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against a large Southern California homebuilder in a multi-state litigation, including a six week jury trial, two state court appeals, a Ninth Circuit appeal, an Idaho state court action and appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court.

In addition to his work in finance and banking litigation, Edwin also has significant experience in restructuring and recovery disputes and of injunctive relief claims for data recovery and fraud.

2005)(obtained the imposition of sanctions against counsel for the assertion of RICO and litigation fraud claims against physicians arising out of previously dismissed medical malpractice claims and argued successfully for the affirmance of the District Court's dismissal of the federal claims).

Mr. O'Brien's business litigation experience also includes claims for conversion, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices, breach of contract, and violations of the Uniform Commercial Code.

Served as litigation counsel for major pharmaceutical company in test case of nationwide significance, involving allegations of Medicaid fraud.

Prior to joining Williams Montgomery & John, he practiced for four years at another Chicago - based civil litigation firm where he represented real property developers, motor vehicle dealers, lending companies, food manufacturers and family owned businesses as both plaintiff and defendant in commercial litigation matters involving breach of contract, fraud and disputes under the Uniform Commercial Code, and defended his clients in consumer class action litigation.

Litigation funding can be invaluable for victims of fraud.

JP SPC 4 & Others v Timothy Schools & Others Led by Paul McGrath QC and David Peters, instructed by Anne McCarthy of K&L Gates, in a civil fraud claim and related applications arising out of a worldwide freezing order, for the recovery of over # 100 million invested by Cayman Islands investment funds in the UK litigation funding market.

This session looks at how regulators and prosecutors are addressing financial crime issues, and the litigation and jurisdictional risks that arise from cyber-crime, including civil and criminal fraud, and the need for all businesses to deal with the diverse and complex issues arising from the risks of data extraction, data destruction, data manipulation and data denial.

We will need to see how this judgment will be followed in subsequent litigation where the legal advisers might be placed in significant financial hardship if found liable for the losses in property fraud.

Ms. Dunning serves in the Securities and Business Litigation group of Levin Papantonio and focuses primarily on representing individuals and entities seeking financial recovery for losses from security fraud.

Peter has handled well in excess of 1000 securities litigation matters involving claims for violation of federal and state securities laws, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, unauthorized trading, unsuitability, elder abuse and related claims.

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.

The lawyers at The Cochran Firm — Dothan are already engaged in complex litigations against the opioid manufacturers and distributors on behalf of local governments (cities and counties) for fraud and public nuisance.

He was also class counsel in the Aks v. Southgate coverage litigation involving policy interpretation for REIT fraud.

Commercial Litigation — Lead attorney in international fraud and breach of contract action resolved in client's favor on summary judgment including recovery of all attorneys» fees; Served as first - chair defending a loan servicer in complex civil litigation involving declaratory judgment action and cross-claims for commercial torts; Second chair for seven day jury trial involving claims for indemnification and statutory business conspiracy; Won summary judgment as the lead counsel on behalf of a charitable trust in litigation over a commercial lease termination; Represented financial institutions in commercial tort actions; Represented finance company in AAA ArLitigation — Lead attorney in international fraud and breach of contract action resolved in client's favor on summary judgment including recovery of all attorneys» fees; Served as first - chair defending a loan servicer in complex civil litigation involving declaratory judgment action and cross-claims for commercial torts; Second chair for seven day jury trial involving claims for indemnification and statutory business conspiracy; Won summary judgment as the lead counsel on behalf of a charitable trust in litigation over a commercial lease termination; Represented financial institutions in commercial tort actions; Represented finance company in AAA Arlitigation involving declaratory judgment action and cross-claims for commercial torts; Second chair for seven day jury trial involving claims for indemnification and statutory business conspiracy; Won summary judgment as the lead counsel on behalf of a charitable trust in litigation over a commercial lease termination; Represented financial institutions in commercial tort actions; Represented finance company in AAA Arlitigation over a commercial lease termination; Represented financial institutions in commercial tort actions; Represented finance company in AAA Arbitration.

Stephen Smith is renowned for his work in civil fraud litigation (typically claims for breach of fiduciary duty, deceit and misrepresentation), especially in connection with freezing injunctions, asset tracing, disclosure orders, jurisdictional and forum disputes, sham trusts and committals to prison for contempt of court.

Bushell, a specialist in large - scale international commercial litigation and founder of Herbert Smith's Russian dispute resolution practice, is top ranked for civil fraud work by Chambers and Partners.

England is a leading jurisdiction for fraud litigation.

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.

Patrick has been involved in some of the largest civil fraud claims in recent years including the JSC Mezhdunarodniy Promyshelnniy Bank v Pugachev litigation on applications for # 1.17 billion freezing orders, search orders, passport orders and committal applications and the $ 2 billion LIA v Societe Generale litigation, involving allegations of bribery and undue influence.

Disagreements between partners and shareholders, allegations of business fraud, a breach of contract or fiduciary duty, theft of intellectual property — these are issues that can send co-owners and competitors to the courtroom for complex commercial litigation.

Ms. Berardi handles complex business disputes, including claims for breach of contract and business torts such as fraud, misrepresentation, unfair and deceptive trade practices, and class action litigation.

A former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, Jim is regularly lead defense counsel in class action and civil litigation matters, including SEC fraud and healthcare fraud in False Claims Act (FCA) litigation.

Connecticut business litigation lawyer & attorney Neyah Kane Bennett of Aeton Law Partners LLP, offering services for non-compete agreements, breach of contract, interference with contracts, severance packages, home improvement lawsuits, partnership and business disputes, cyber liability, privacy laws, data loss, technology errors, domain name disputes, defamation, slander, trade secrets, non-disclosure agreement, copyright infringement, software licensing, shareholder rights, business fraud, uniform commercial code, serving Hartford, Middletown, Glastonbury, East Hartford, Manchester, Wethersfield, Windsor, South Windsor, New Haven, Waterbury, Meriden, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Enfield, Bloomfield, New Britain, Southington, Bolton, Vernon, Rockville, New London, Milford, Bridgeport, West Hartford and the state of Connecticut.

From advising law firms and lawyers in major civil and investigatory litigation and disciplinary actions to representing companies and executives in securities fraud and SEC enforcement actions, Graeme is consistently ranked among the top litigators in Washington, DC, for commercial litigation.

He has frequently represented clients in class actions and multidistrict litigation of antitrust, unfair competition, wage and hour and securities fraud claims, numerous corporate and partnership control disputes representing both majority and minority interests, commercial contract disputes for a wide variety of business clients in the United States and abroad, and conducting internal corporate investigations.

Mark has over 13 years» experience of complex cross-border fraud and high value commercial litigation, acting for various clients including FTSE 100 companies, banks, hedge funds, private companies and individuals.

For example, we represent major financial institutions in matters ranging from mortgage and securities fraud, to ERISA, to fiduciary and shareholder litigation.

Comprising two founding partners internationally renowned for their international litigation and arbitration practice, three specialized partners in insolvency proceedings, associates specialised in insolvency and litigation, tax advisers and a dedicated criminal law team, Maravela Asociaţii is perfectly equipped in order to cover the entire range of dispute related matters, including commercial and investment arbitration, insolvency proceedings, fiscal litigations, fraud and business crime disputes.