Paul Tuchmann

Paul Tuchmann

July 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Fraud in the Inducement': Is It 'Right To Control' by Another Name, Or Is It Wire Fraud?

A discussion of the Supreme Court's recent granting of certiorari in 'Kousisis v. United States,' involving the fraudulent inducement theory of mail and wire fraud.

By Paul Tuchmann

8 minute read

June 10, 2024 | Law.com

Second Circuit Holds No Special Standard for Charging Campaign Contributions As Bribes

If the case is not successfully appealed, we may have an opportunity to see whether the volume of campaign contribution bribery cases in the Second Circuit increases, and whether the government brings any cases that appear to infringe on the First Amendment interests of campaign contributors and candidates.

By Paul Tuchmann

21 minute read

March 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Money Laundering in the Arts

Two newer kinds of markets—the market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the secondary market for sports and entertainment event tickets—have offered criminals new possibilities for laundering dirty money. And so far, the law has not kept up.

By Paul Tuchmann and Hannah Blonshteyn

8 minute read