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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. 
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

DOJ’s Aggressive Efforts to Investigate a Federal Government Contractor

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On February 18, 2025, Denise Cheung, leader of the criminal division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, abruptly resigned. Prior to her resignation, Cheung had been at the Department of Justice (DOJ)...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Navigating Russia Sanctions Complexities - November 9th - 10th, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm EST

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In light of continued demand for dedicated Russia sanctions content, ACI and C5 are delighted to hold the 3rd Navigating Russia Sanctions Complexities, this year in a virtual format. This highly anticipated event is...more

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World Bank Debars Chinese Engineering Company for Fraudulent Bidding Practices in Connection With Liberian Infrastructure Project

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On June 12, 2019, the World Bank announced that China-based Dongfang Electronics Co. Ltd. (“Dongfang”) would be debarred for fifteen (15) months for fraudulently bidding on a $60 million electrical expansion project in...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Federal Court Upholds FERC’s Expansive Use of Anti-Market Manipulation Rule in Power Market “Gaming” Case

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On March 30, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio issued an order substantially denying defendants’ Motion to Dismiss the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC or the “Commission”) Complaint...more

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2016 – A Bad Year For Bad Guys in Energy

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Let’s look back at a cavalcade of crooks, criminals and miscreants who met up with justice in 2016. We do it to be reminded of the others who will be lurking in the 2017 shadows....more

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Long-Awaited Decision is a Mixed Result for Litigants Battling FERC Enforcement Actions in Federal Court

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Individuals and organizations litigating the imposition of civil penalties by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) under its anti-manipulation authority in federal court received another opinion...more

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FERC Issues Order to Show Cause and Notice of Proposed Penalties to Powhatan Energy Fund, LLC and Related Parties

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On December 17, 2014, as amended December 18, 2014, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an Order to Show Cause and Notice of Proposed Penalty (Show Cause Order)1 directing Houlian (Alan) Chen, HEEP Fund,...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Last Week In Securities Litigation (Week ending August 8, 2014)

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Last week the SEC brought an action this centered on hidden fees and a series of actions centered on microcap fraud and investment fund fraud. A pump and dump actions was filed centered on the manipulation of six different...more

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FERC Enforcement Chief Norman Bay Testifies Regarding FERC’s Energy Market Oversight and Enforcement Authority and Approach

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On January 15, 2014, Norman C. Bay, Director of the Office of Enforcement (OE) of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), testified before the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Financial...more

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