February 28, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Banks Hit With Class Action Over Fannie, Freddie Bond Market ManipulationThe suit claims traders at the banks looked to rig the system that provided generous profits during the run-up to the housing bubble bursting last decade, according to the filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
By Colby Hamilton
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February 28, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Banks Hit With Class Action Over Bond Market ManipulationThe suit claims traders at the banks looked to rig the system that provided generous profits during the run-up to the housing bubble bursting last decade, according to the filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
By Colby Hamilton
3 minute read
February 28, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Second Circuit Sets Time Limit on Commodities Exchange ClaimsThe panel Thursday set the general two-year limit on claims made under the Commodities Exchange Act as part of a decision upholding the dismissal of claims made under the CEA.
By Colby Hamilton
3 minute read
February 28, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Budd Larner Tech Officer Charged With Bilking Law Firm for Nearly $1MFederal prosecutors claim Budd Larner's CTO created fake companies to file false invoices that the firm paid out, only to funnel the money to himself and a co-defendant through online payment processors.
By Colby Hamilton
4 minute read
February 27, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Budd Larner Tech Officer Bilked Law Firm for Nearly $1M, Prosecutors ChargeFederal prosecutors claim Budd Larner's CTO created fake companies to file false invoices that the firm paid out, only to funnel the money to himself and a co-defendant through online payment processors.
By Colby Hamilton
5 minute read
February 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal
CFPB Asks Manhattan US Judge to Compel Law Firm's Response in Probe of Debt Collection FirmThe federal consumer watchdog bureau filed a request in Manhattan federal court to have the law offices of Crystal Moroney produce documents the firm claims are privileged.
By Colby Hamilton
3 minute read
February 26, 2019 | National Law Journal
Ex-Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Is Disbarred in New York StateThe former attorney and fixer to Donald Trump pleaded guilty to federal charges that the state appellate panel found analogous to actions that deserved disbarment under state law.
By Colby Hamilton
3 minute read
February 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Michael Cohen Officially Disbarred in New York StateThe former attorney and fixer to Donald Trump pleaded guilty to federal charges that the state appellate panel found analogous to actions that deserved disbarment under state law.
By Colby Hamilton
3 minute read
February 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal
New Securities Class Action Targets CVS Over Omnicare MergerThe nation's largest pharmacy chain allegedly withheld from investors the scope of the Omnicare acquisition's impact, according to the plaintiffs.
By Colby Hamilton
3 minute read
February 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Second Circuit Revives Clawback Efforts Aimed at Madoff Feeder FundThe appellate panel said the U.S. district and bankruptcy courts in Manhattan erred in finding the trustee was barred from going after the funds over extraterritoriality and comity concerns.
By Colby Hamilton
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