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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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The Misrepresentation of Moths – Lessons from a Yarn

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It is the stuff of nightmares. Dr Yevhen Hunyak, described by the Judge in the case as "a cautious person", and Iya Patarkatsishivili were careful to visit their prospective home more than half a dozen times between Spring...more

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English Court of Appeal Clarifies Threshold for Raising ‘Off-Setting’ Defences in Competition and Other Breach of Duty Claims

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The recent decision of the English Court of Appeal in NTN Corporation v. Stellantis concerned an appeal against a successful application to strike out an off-setting defence to a competition damages claim. It is an important...more

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UK Regulator Bans former Barclays Wealth Management Chief Operating Officer

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The Financial Conduct Authority published a Final Notice banning Mr. Andrew James Tinney from the UK financial services industry. Mr. Tinney was the Global Chief Operating Officer of Barclays Wealth and Investment Management,...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

This Week In Securities Litigation

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The SEC prevailed on two summary judgment motions. One centered on a manipulation action. The other was against an attorney who facilitated a prime bank fraud. The Commission also filed: An action against UBS tied to its...more

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This Week In Securities Litigation

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This week Senator Elizabeth Warren forwarded a 13 page letter to SEC Chair White regarding her performance in office. The letter highlighted what it calls a “significant gap” between the promises of Ms. White at the time she...more

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UK Bribery Act: Serious Fraud Office Announces its First Prosecutions

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On 14 August, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced that four men connected to Sustainable AgroEnergy plc have been charged with offences of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and conspiracy to furnish...more

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