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Elizabeth Holmes’ Verdict: ‘Fake It Until You Make It’ May Land You in Jail

by divi | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog

Elizabeth Holmes’ Verdict: ‘Fake It Until You Make It’ May Land You in Jail. the woman who founded the failed company Theranos and sparked an investment craze of more than $750 million based on lies, is guilty of four of 11 fraud charges after a lengthy criminal trial...

SEC Sues Orange County Firm Accused of Defrauding Investors Seeking Permanent Residency

by divi | Jan 17, 2017 | Civil Litigation

It’s never a good thing to have a federal judge order a freeze on your business’ assets. That’s what happened to an Orange County firm that federal officials claim stole money from foreign investors, mostly Chinese citizens, who hoped their cash would lead to...

Hold the Mayo: Vegan Food Company Faces Claims it Fraudulently Boosted Sales Numbers

by divi | Dec 4, 2016 | Civil Litigation

New companies seeking investment and funding are under a lot of pressure to show success. One such company is facing an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to see if it tried to boost its sales numbers by hiring contractors to buy their...

Prominent Michigan Philanthropist Swindled Out of $16 Million

by divi | Oct 17, 2016 | Civil Litigation

Con men are very good at sales. They know the importance of trust and how to gain it. They may be charming, tell a great story and be very convincing about the investment opportunities that are available for just the right people. And you are just the right person!...

If It Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is

by divi | Jun 16, 2015 | Corporate Law

If you’re offered solid returns on an investment that carries little or no risk you may want to pass. It may be a Ponzi scheme. A Ponzi scheme is a fraud dressed up as an investment. There is no real investment of funds, instead returns for earlier investors are paid...

Elizabeth Holmes’ Verdict: ‘Fake It Until You Make It’ May Land You in Jail

SEC Sues Orange County Firm Accused of Defrauding Investors Seeking Permanent Residency

Hold the Mayo: Vegan Food Company Faces Claims it Fraudulently Boosted Sales Numbers

Prominent Michigan Philanthropist Swindled Out of $16 Million

If It Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is

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