11th Circuit May Follow 5th Circuit by Limiting Judicial Estoppel in Bankruptcy
Judge Tjoflat dissents from his own opinion to advocate rehearing en banc.
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U.S. Penalizes Bank Over Rothstein Ponzi Scheme
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Madoff Trustee Says Accountant Aided Fraud
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Auditors of a Ponzi Scheme Are Exonerated in the Ninth Circuit
Be sure to issue a qualified report when auditing a Ponzi scheme.
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Tim Blixseth Making Law on Extended Jailing for Civil Contempt
Is one year’s jailing too long for civil contempt? Evidently not in Montana.
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Madoff Trustee Beats Back Another End Run Around $7.2 Billion Settlement
Someone who pays $7.2 billion is entitled to a court’s sympathy and protection.
Judge Blocks Madoff Victims' $11 Billion Lawsuit vs Picower Estate
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Kraken Says Significant Progress Made in MtGox Bankruptcy Bitcoin Probe
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Prosecutors to Drop Fraud Charges Against Dewey Law Firm Ex-Employee
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Defrauded Customers Make Introducing Broker Eligible for Liquidation under SIPA
SIPC steps in to help pay claims of defrauded customers of introducing broker.