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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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General Release That Was Entered Because of Defendant’s Fraudulent Misrepresentations Held Not To Be Enforceable

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We have written frequently about the substance and scope of general releases. In New York, “a valid release constitutes a complete bar to an action on a claim which is the subject of the release.” If “the language of a...more

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Am I Bound by My Client’s Settlement Agreement? - McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin - March 8, 2024

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In this appeal, the Eleventh Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant the defendant summary judgment, finding, among other things, that equitable estoppel was a defense, not affirmative cause of action....more

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