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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

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CEL Block One? Bridaled Enthusiasm, Baby in a Corner, and Mellow Yellow

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Below is our initial take on recent bankruptcy-related developments: Alex Mashinsky, co-founder and former CEO of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius has pleaded not guilty to U.S. fraud charges. The indictment includes seven...more

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DOJ Announces Nation’s First Settlement of Civil Case for PPP Loan Fraud

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On January 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a settlement with California-based SlideBelts, Inc. (SlideBelts) and its president and chief executive officer in what is advertised as the country’s...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

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

White and Williams LLP

Garlock Five Years Later: Recent Decisions Illustrate Ongoing Obstacles to Asbestos Trust Transparency

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In In re Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC, 504 B.R. 71 (Bankr. W.D.N.C. 2014), the court confirmed what many asbestos defendants and their insurers long suspected: that “the withholding of exposure evidence by plaintiffs and...more

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Department Of Justice Acts To Fight Asbestos Trust Fraud

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On September 13, 2018, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its first ever Statement of Interest in the bankruptcy of an asbestos company, signaling that DOJ intends to prioritize fraud and mismanagement relating to asbestos...more

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