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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. 
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The State AG Report – 09.12.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •New Mexico Snaps at Snapchat for Allegedly Failing to...more

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Preventing and Detecting Fraud: How to Protect Your Dealership

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In today’s podcast episode, Aaron Jacoby welcomes back Kim Linebarger and Lewis Fisher from Moss Adams to talk about how auto dealers can prevent and detect fraud in their businesses....more

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New Rules of the Road: FTC's Proposed Changes to Car, Boat, Motorcycle and RV Sales Practices

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a new proposed rule that aims to make the "motor vehicle"-buying process more clear and competitive, and also allow the FTC to recover money when consumers are misled or charged...more

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Eighth Circuit Okays 25:1 Ratio In Fraud Case

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Ordinarily, a ratio of 25:1 would ring the death knell for a punitive damages award. But just as a 1:1 ratio is not always a safe harbor, a double-digit ratio is not always indicative of a punitive award that exceeds...more

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How Not to Handle a Crisis: FTC Sues Marketer for Deceptive COVID Stimulus Mailers

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In April, we wrote about the Georgia Attorney General's Office's warnings against deceptive advertising related to COVID-19 stimulus payments. In its guidance, the AG noted the possibility that representations implying that a...more

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FTC Shuts Down Websites that Sold Fake Documents

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Heard any good lawyer jokes lately? Having been in practice for almost 25 years, I've heard quite a few from friends and clients. How about, "What's the difference between a vulture and a lawyer? . .. The vulture doesn't get...more

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New Jersey files lawsuit against two buy-here pay-here used car dealers

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On March 7, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced the filing of a lawsuit against two “Buy Here-Pay Here” auto dealerships and their owner for allegedly unconscionable and...more

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Texas Supreme Court Closes the Door to Transactional Fraud Claims Based on False Representations That Conflict With an Agreement’s...

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A recent decision from the Texas Supreme Court has closed the door for good on certain fraud and fraudulent inducement claims based on false representations that are contradicted by the parties’ agreement. In Mercedes-Benz,...more

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Tennessee Business Court Awards Big Bucks against Violator of Tennessee Consumer Protection Act

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On May 23, 2017, in Nissan North America, Inc. v. Tustin Import Auto Sales, LLC, et al., No. 16-117-BC, the Tennessee Business Court found that the only remaining defendant, Raymond Enriquez, had defrauded the plaintiff and...more

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The State AG Report Weekly Update

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Breaking News- Arkansas Attorney General Is New Chairman of Republican Attorneys General Association- Earlier today, the Republican Attorneys General Association (“RAGA”) named Arkansas AG Leslie Rutledge as its new...more

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Add-On Products Continue To Present Litigation Risks For Lenders

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent action against two credit card vendors regarding credit monitoring and identity theft protection services is a reminder of the legal risks associated with certain add-on...more

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