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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.

New State-Level Anti-Kickback Statute Expands Minnesota AG’s Power to Prosecute Healthcare Fraud

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 7/23/2025

On May 23, 2025, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Human Services omnibus policy bill into law, which included in part, the addition of a new statutory provision in the state’s criminal code, Chapter 609....more

Are the Corporate Transparency Act’s Criminal Provisions a Positive Development?

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 1/25/2024

When the Corporate Transparency Act took effect earlier this month, most commentary rightly focused on the obligations it imposed and the measures necessary to comply with its terms. As part of that analysis, commentators...more

Does the Supreme Court Argument in Ciminelli Foreshadow Further Narrowing of Federal Fraud Statutes?

BakerHostetler on 12/23/2022

In recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed the scope of various federal criminal fraud statutes. For example, in McDonnell v. United States, the Court overturned the honest services fraud conviction of the former...more

Attuazione Della Direttiva Pif E Novità In Materia Di Responsabilità Amministrativa Degli Enti

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 7/28/2020

In data 14 luglio 2020, è stato pubblicato in Gazzetta Ufficiale il D.Lgs. 14 luglio 2020, n. 75 (di seguito, il “Decreto”). Con il Decreto, che entrerà in vigore il 30 luglio 2020, viene data attuazione alla Direttiva...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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