Pleading fraud with particularity is not easy. Sometimes the information needed to satisfy the requirement is peculiarly within the knowledge of the defendant. Other times, the information needed is found in lawsuits, …
As readers of this Blog know, one of the elements of a fraud claim is reliance. In the typical case, the defendant makes a false or misleading statement directly to …
It has been a long time since this Blog examined a request for a pre-judgment order of attachment. (See here.) Today, we take another look at this provisional remedy. [Ed. …
In prior posts (e.g., here and here), we have discussed the importance of pleading loss causation in fraud and fraud-related actions. Where causation is an issue, the cases show that …
Successfully pleading a fraud-in-the-inducement claim in the context of an employment at will relationship is difficult, if not impossible. The reason, as is often the case in non-employment cases, has …
Pandemic-related fraud is in vogue these days. The unscrupulous continue to disseminate false information to the public in the hope of securing a personal benefit from the fear surrounding the …
In times of crisis, unscrupulous people often disseminate false information to the public in the hope of securing a personal benefit from the fear and concern surrounding the event. Such …
As baseball fans know, Major League Baseball (“MLB”) was rocked by the sign-stealing scandal involving the Houston Astros and, to a somewhat lesser extent, the Boston Red Sox. Not only …
Regulators and enforcement authorities have often expressed concerns about the revenue recognition practices of corporate entities and those who implement them. Indeed, improper revenue recognition is one of the most …
In today’s Fraud Notes, we examine two cases decided by the Appellate Division, First Department: Knox, LLC v. Lakian, 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 02255 (1st Dept. Apr. 9, 2020) (here), …
