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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. 
Troutman Amin LLP

SCAMMERS OR DUMMIES?: Selling Limited Benefits Plans to Consumers Seeking Health Insurance Lands Four Dudes In Hot Water–BUT Are...

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The lead generation industry is fascinating. If there is one over arching mantra it is this– monetize all data available. And sometimes that can get folks into BIG trouble, especially when lead buyers end up pitching...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

U.S. Department of Justice Curtails “Regulation by Prosecution” in Digital Asset Enforcement

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A new DOJ policy directs prosecutors to focus on crypto fraud and use of digital assets to facilitate other crimes. On April 7, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a Memorandum titled, “Ending Regulation by...more

The Volkov Law Group

The Power and Reward of Cooperation: Binance Founder CZ Sentenced to 4 Months Imprisonment

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Defendants often face a tough choice — challenge the government’s evidence and if convicted, face significant jail time.  On the flip side, defendants who plead guilty and cooperate can earn significant sentencing reductions,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Frosty the Snowman, the Eyes of Dr. Eckleburg and Leissner – Lessons Learned

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I thought Frosty was a good analogy to consider the disgraced Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s former partner Tim Leissner, as he is certainly back again. Yesterday, I begin a two-part blog post series on Leissner’s settlement with...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Congrats to the Nats and the Jho Low Forfeiture Agreement

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As reported by Byron Tau and Aruna Viswanatha in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), “Jho Low, the businessman-turned-fugitive accused of masterminding a multibillion-dollar fraud involving Malaysia’s sovereign-wealth fund, agreed...more

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