fraud

New Jersey Man Sentenced to 41 Months for Tax Fraud

September 02, 2010 12:02

A former Division of Youth and Family Services worker was sentenced to 41 months in prison after pleading guilty to New Jersey tax fraud, according to The Associated Press. Because of the man’s occupation, he was able to gain access...A former Division of Youth and Family Services worker was s...

Raymond James Must Buy Back Auction Rate Securities

August 30, 2010 19:07

A Texas couple got some great news last week from the FINRA arbitration panel that ruled on their claim. The panel ruled that the Raymond James Financial Inc. and broker Larry Milton must buy back some $925,000 worth of auction...A Texas couple got some great news last week from the...

Beazer Homes Executive and Alpharetta Resident Michael Rand Indicted in NC for Fraud

August 25, 2010 10:58

As reported in the Charlotte Observer, Michael Rand, former Chief Accounting Officer for Beazer Homes USA and a resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, has been indicted in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina on 11 counts, including securities fraud, witness tampering and...

Texas Billionaire Brothers Respond to SEC

August 24, 2010 18:21

Last month two billion brothers from Texas were hit with a securities fraud lawsuit by the SEC alleging that the brothers attempted to hide $550 million in trading profits. The Wylys brothers were accused by the SEC of using sham...Last month two billion brothers from Texas were hit with a...

Snapple The Best Stuff in Court - Consumer Class Action Denied

August 24, 2010 11:40

Earlier this month a trial court in New York denied class certification purchaser of Snapple beverages who complained that drinks labeled “All Natural” are somehow misleading because they contain high fructose corn syrup.  See Weiner v. Snapple Beverage Corp., (S.D.N.Y....