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News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

Bank Liability to Non-Customers in a Ponzi Scheme

by Timothy R. Moore | Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 12/18/2012

The morning news reports flashes a report that your customer was actually a Ponzi scheme and defrauded numerous people. Of course, this is terrible news for the innocent victims, but, you ask yourself, could my bank be...more

Diaz Reus Partner, Israel Reyes, Represents Landmark Hotel Owner In Suit Against German Bank

by Michael Diaz Jr. - Diaz Reus International... on 3/19/2012

In a case with international financial implications, Casa Casuarina LLC, owner of a landmark Miami Beach resort property, is suing its mortgage holder German bank WestLB on multiple counts of alleged fraud. “We are...more

Identity Theft and Tax Fraud

by Darrin Mish, Tampa Tax Attorney on 3/1/2011

There are many forms of identity theft that can deprive you of your tax refund, so you need to beware of them. One of the most common methods is where thieves use your Social Security number and other personal information to...more

Fraud Victims 'Breaking The Bank'

by Michael Diaz Jr. - Diaz Reus International... on 2/24/2011

Law360, New York (February 15, 2011) -- As the architect of the largest Ponzi scheme in recorded history, Bernard Madoff swindled investors out of billions. His actions ruined the lives of countless individuals and, for that,...more

PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE AND SETTING OF BOND

by Douglas Beam on 10/20/2010

The presumption of innocence in a criminal law case means just that: you are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. This is true regardless of whatever crime is alleged, e.g., child sexual abuse, murder, sexual battery,...more