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Fraud › Intent to Defraud

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

The Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies the Doctrine of Corporate Attribution

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On October 11, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (the SCC) rendered a decision clarifying the corporate attribution doctrine in the bankruptcy and insolvency context. Aquino v. Bondfield Construction Co.1 involved a dispute...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Federal Fraud Charges Under Scrutiny in Kousisis v. United States

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On December 9, 2024, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Kousisis v. United States, a case that has the potential to limit the scope of federal criminal fraud charges. Kousisis involves allegations that a defendant...more

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Combatting Seller Impersonation Fraud with Respect to Vacant, Unencumbered Land

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The Emergence of Seller Impersonation Fraud - Recent reports from various title companies and other leaders in the real estate industry show that across the United States, systematic fraudulent schemes involving...more

Saul Ewing LLP

What is Fraud and How to Defend Against the Claim

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Partner Steven Malitz discusses the elements of a fraud claim and advises business owners and entrepreneurs on how to defend against such a claim....more

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