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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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What To Do When You Expect a Debtor Has Committed Bankruptcy Fraud

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The U.S. bankruptcy system is generally an efficient mechanism for companies and individuals seeking to restructure their debts and obtain a fresh start. However, the effectiveness of the bankruptcy system relies on integrity...more

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Shopping Spree, My Own Prison, Aggregate Supply, and Bad Form

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Latham, Jackson Walker Avoid Sanctions Over Bankruptcy Forum Shopping Dispute | Reuters - In a court hearing on Monday, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston ruled that law firms Latham & Watkins and Jackson...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

DOJ Exercised Leniency With a Borrower Who Self-Disclosed His Error on His PPP Loan Application

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Recently, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California settled a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) fraud investigation with Slidebelts, Inc. and its owner Brigham Taylor not by arresting Mr. Taylor, but...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Department of Justice Announces $8.3 Billion Settlement with Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma and...

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Department of Justice Announces $8.3 Billion Settlement with Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma and Members of the Sackler Family - On October 21, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it reached a global resolution...more

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Avoid Claims Of Bankruptcy Fraud Amid Creditor Scrutiny

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In the weeks and months since COVID-19 effectively brought many sectors of the U.S. economy to a screeching halt, numerous major retailers, recreation and travel companies, grocery chains and restaurants have filed for...more

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