Commercial Fraud

Criminal Restitutions Are Not Recoverable as Preferences, Judge Agresti Says

Restitution payment does not qualify for the new value preference defense.

Co-Conspirator’s Intent Is Enough for Nondischargeability, Fifth Circuit Holds

A ‘no harm, no foul’ stay violation is harmless error.
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Collecting Criminal Restitution Does Not Violate the Automatic Stay

Three circuits permit collection of criminal restitution despite the automatic stay.
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Bankruptcy Settlement Provided No Protection from Criminal Forfeiture

Criminal forfeiture and bankruptcy protect different interests, district judge says.

Fictitious Profits Are Also Ignored on Inter-Account Transfers, Second Circuit Says

Madoff trustee’s newest appellate victory again disregards fictitious profits.
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