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Buying a house is typically a very exciting time in someone's life. It can also be very stressful because there is a lot of documentation necessary to secure a mortgage loan. For people who realize that their income level may prevent them from receiving the loan, it...
Those facing allegations of financial fraud are often in a very difficult position. Aside from the high levels of stress and uncertainty that these cases usually generate, people often face tough consequences that shatter their lives. For example, some business owners...
The State of New York filed civil charges against opioid manufacturer Mallinckrodt Plc last Tuesday, April 21. The charges accuse the pharmaceutical giant of purposefully misrepresenting the safety of opioids. Investigations into the nationwide opioid crisis have...
New York residents and others who lost something of value because of another person's false or misleading statements could be considered victims of fraud. A fraud victim may bring a civil lawsuit against the person who engaged in deceptive activity, and a government...
U.S, attorneys in New York and around the country prosecute a large number of mail fraud cases. Federal authorities usually find it easy to claim jurisdiction when mail fraud is alleged because those who commit the crime often use the U.S. Post Office or one of the...
Federal prosecutors have announced that a 39-year-old man has admitted to running a Ponzi scheme that bilked investors in 12 states out of more than $70 million. The man entered guilty pleas to felony counts of mail fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud and...
Is it illegal to send a chain letter in New York? In many cases, though not all, the answer is yes. To a certain extent, it depends on what you want the recipients of the chain letter to do upon receipt. If you ask the recipients to send items of minimal value, such...
When New York residents go to the doctor, they usually do not worry about their medical information. However, people sometimes steal important healthcare information. When this happens, it is called healthcare fraud. Healthcare fraud occurs when people run scams to...
It may be easy for people in New York to think of fraud as a type of offense that is well-defined and fits neatly into a proverbial box, yet in reality, alleged fraud schemes can be incredibly complex and involve elements that many people might not even be aware of....
No one ever wants to be accused of fraud, and like most in New York, you likely do not believe that you ever will be. Yet there are potential pitfalls in almost any line of work where disputes can often lead to such allegations. Many have come to us here at Sapone...