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Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain.

Gazing into the crystal ball - what to expect from the SFO in 2020

White & Case LLP on 1/8/2020

The SFO faced a challenging 2019, with some high-profile acquittals, dropped investigations and new cases which were widely perceived as relatively underwhelming. We look back at the last 12 months, and set out what might be...more

Boustani acquittal raises questions about how far the US government can reach

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 12/13/2019

On December 2, 2019, a jury in the Eastern District of New York acquitted Jean Boustani, a Lebanese citizen who is alleged to have been a key player in coordinating more than $200 million in bribe and kickback payments to...more

Money Laundering and Specific Intent Can Be Difficult to Prove

Ballard Spahr LLP on 10/1/2018

A recent decision out of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia adjudicating a seemingly straight-forward alleged fraud and money laundering scheme reminds us that money laundering charges still...more

Another Jury Acquits in One of the First Few Prosecutions of Health Care Executives Following DOJ’s Yates Memo

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints on 7/27/2016

Last month, we reported on a Massachusetts federal court jury’s decision to acquit the former CEO of Warner Chilcott in one of the first prosecutions of a health care executive following the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”)...more

Mike Duffy Acquittal Sheds Light on Criminal Code Corruption Offences

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP on 4/26/2016

Last week’s acquittal of Senator Mike Duffy on fraud, corruption and bribery offences shows Ontario courts will not find “corrupt” intent lightly. The decision underscores the importance of subjective criminal intent in...more

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