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Wells Fargo False-Certification of Conformance

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Second Circuit Rejects Broad Certification as Basis for False Claims Act Liability in Financial Industry

Today, the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of False Claims Act (“FCA”) claims against Wells Fargo, finding a general certification of compliance with “any laws or regulations” too broad to support an FCA action and...more

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Wells Fargo Pays $1.2 Billion Settlement, Admits Deception in Certifications

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Calling the settlement a reproach for “years of reckless underwriting” at Wells Fargo, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan announced on April 8th that Wells Fargo & Co. formally reached a record $1.2 billion settlement...more

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