Sentences with phrase «where civil fraud»

Not exact matches

This case will act as a strong precedent for fraud - victims seeking civil remedies and provide a process for appealing ex parte orders where stealth is key.

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.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court announced that it accepted review of Stoneridge Investment v. Scientific Atlanta, an 8th Circuit decision where the court held that civil liability for damages does not lie against defendants who merely «aid and abet» securities fraud unless those defendants actually made a mistatement.

The Pattis & Smith team is often brought in for high - conflict, high stakes civil trials, ranging from Connecticut high net worth divorce disputes to civil fraud defense, where Mr. Pattis» eloquent and aggressive style demonstrate why legal icon F. Lee Bailey describes Norm as «The last of the slash and burn trial lawyers» and Newsday labels him «Legal Top Gun.»

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.

We have particular strength in areas where insolvency meets banking and finance or civil fraud, including litigation arising from the insolvency of financial institutions; advising bond - holders and security - holders; the interpretation of financial instruments; and pursuing delinquent owners and directors.