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When Collecting Personal Data, Restraint and Insurance are Key
Is your business collecting personal data? If you experience a data breach, you won’t just be a victim—you’ll also be a defendant. Read More
What Employers of Foreign National Workers Should Know to Prepare for a USCIS Site Visit
The US increased USCIS site visits to employers of foreign nationals to combat H1-B visa fraud. Here’s how to prepare for a site visit. Read More
The Attorney Immunity Defense: Ongoing Allen Stanford Ponzi Case Sparks Debate
The Allen Stanford Ponzi case rages on in the Caribbean, putting the attorney immunity doctrine under fire once again. Read More
This Lawsuit Goes to 11: Fraud Claims and the Economic Loss Rule
Remember the $400 million “This is Spinal Tap” lawsuit? It just settled. Here’s what it teaches about fraud claims and the economic loss rule. Read More
Suing for Fraud? Here’s How the Defendant Could Blame You
While a comparative fault defense isn’t always an option in fraud cases, the defendant could still argue that the victim is to blame. Read More
It’s All in the Details: The Importance of FRCP Rule 9 in Fraud Cases
When it comes to fraud cases, FRCP Rule 9 may scare plaintiffs and comfort defendants. But should Rule 9 be feared or relied on too heavily? Read More
Portals & Broker-Dealers: Comparing Types of Investment Intermediaries in Crowdfunding
Two investment intermediaries in equity crowdfunding, portals and broker-dealers, require different levels of due diligence. Which is right for you? Read More
What is Puffery, and is Trump’s Puffery a Valid Legal Defense?
What is puffery, and when is it actually sales fraud? The Trump SoHo case provides insight into what constitutes “mere puffery” in court. Read More
How Important is Timing With Your Fraud Statute of Limitations? Turns Out, Very
Simply saying you had no idea may not work when it comes to a fraud claim. Learn how a fraud statute of limitations can determine your case. Read More
How Not to Buy Pre-IPO Shares Back Then: What About Today?
It’s A Whole New World We have published a number of articles to help investors understand how to purchase pre-IPO shares and the potential risks and rewards of doing so. The Beginning Our first foray into the area was an article written by Robert Rapp, “A New Private Trading Platform for Restricted Securities: Liquidity for […] Read More