FRAUD I PONZI SCHEME I ELDER ABUSE – San Diegan Ponzi Schemer Fraudulent Acquires Millions from Locals and Elderly Victims  April 25, 2019 More than 35 San Diegans have come forward alleging that their financial advisor, Christopher Dougherty has defrauded them into investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into a…

FRAUD – What is a Writ of Attachment? Why is it necessary in a Fraud action? April 23, 2019 If a fraud attorney is retained early in a fraud claim, they can help a fraud victims secure a Writ of Attachment and preserve assets to enforce and secure a judgment…

Litigation vs. Arbitration – New bill aimed to repeal FINRA and Mandatory Arbitration April 19, 2019 The enforceability of “forced arbitrations” “mandatory arbitrations” and other pre-dispute agreements to arbitrate claims, including securities disputes has been a point of focus since March 2019. Earlier this year Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced the…

FOREIGN INVESTMENT / FRAUD – Dismissal of a Historic Fraud Case against four Barclay Executives April 08, 2019 Earlier today, Justice Robert Jay discharged a jury at Southwark Crown Court in a historic fraud case against four former Barclays’ executives. Barclays plc is a British multinational investment bank and financial…

FRAUD – 3 Reasons Why Investors Should Consult a San Diego Fraud Attorney March 25, 2019   Fraud is most common when buying or selling of property, including real estate, personal property, and intangible property, such as stocks and bonds.  However, even with proof that the underlying fraud has occurred,…

FRAUD / INVESTOR RIGHTS – Securities Fraud Enforcement and Investor Compensation Act of 2019 March 18, 2019 The proposed Securities Fraud Enforcement and Investor Compensation Act of 2019 is a bipartisan legislation introduced by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La and Sen. Mark Warner, D –Va., both of which serve on the…

FOREIGN INVESTMENT – FIRRMA Extends CFIUS Jurisdiction March 01, 2019 The Committee of Foreign Investment in United States (CFIUS) was established in 1975, chaired by the US Secretary of the Treasury and composed of 16 representatives from different agencies and departments in the US government.  CFIUS screens foreign investment for…