by Brian Mahany Anyone who reads this blog knows we are whistleblower lawyers – we represent people in false claims act cases (not the corporations committing the fraud). Our primary concern is making sure there is no retaliation against the whistleblower and insuring they collect the maximum cash awards allowed by law. Often whistleblowers face […]
Restitution Orders – Do They Have Any Value? Fraud Recovery Post
by Brian Mahany People ask why we frequently turn down “easy” cases. The answer is simple; there is more to winning than just winning in court and obtaining a judgment. On contingent fee cases (sometimes called “success” fees), neither the lawyer nor the client gets paid unless actual money is recovered. Suing someone already in […]
Bank of America "Too Big To Care" – Bank Fraud Post
[Updated May 2019] We are avid readers of Rolling Stone magazine. Although I read 20 to 30 magazines per month, one of my first stops each month at Barnes & Noble is the music and entertainment magazine section to see if the new Rolling Stone is out. Several months ago we were delighted to find […]
Former CPA Gets 3.5 Years in Prison, $100 Million Restitution For Tax Evasion Role
by Brian Mahany A former CPA and banker at Deutsche Bank AG was sentenced to 3-1/5 years and ordered to pay $115,700,000 for his role in helping clients evade taxes. David Parse will have to serve about 3 years before eligible for early release. He was convicted of mail fraud and obstruction charges. Prosecutors say […]
Top Tax Scams – Are You On The IRS' Radar?
by Brian Mahany With just 2 weeks before taxes are due, the IRS has cranked up their publicity machine. Indictments, public service announcements and lots of information. One of the more interesting stories is the IRS “dirty dozen” tax scams. While identity theft occupies the number 1 spot again, several “scams” warrant special mention. Near […]
Mahany & Ertl File Amicus Brief In Important Whistleblower Protection Case
by Brian Mahany Buried in the Federal Register last week was an invitation to file amicus briefs in the current Merit Systems Protection Board case, Barbara King vs. Department of the Air Force. Partner Joe Bird and Mahany & Ertl are proud to represent Barbara in her pursuit of justice. At stake is the critical issue […]
Massachusetts To Check Criminal Records Of Stockbrokers
by Brian Mahany Now that’s a novel idea… check the criminal record of people seeking jobs as stockbrokers. The Massachusetts Securities Division is proposing to require applicants seeking to be licensed as stockbrokers and investment advisers to consent to a criminal background check. While the idea isn’t foolproof, its a good plan. Federal and state […]
Stockbrokers Dont Want To Air Dirty Laundry – Stockbroker Fraud Post
by Brian Mahany We are firm believers in full and complete disclosure. Americans are smart enough to understand that not every complaint against a stockbroker is legitimate. Many complaints are unfounded or frivolous. But as customers and clients, we should have the right to know if other complaints are pending against a broker. Under a […]
Is this a type of white collar crime? – Bank Fraud Post
by Dwight Haskins [Ed. Note: The following post comes courtesy of Dwight Haskins and is published with permission. Dwight discusses the company hired to insure that the big banks were properly reviewing their mortgage loan files. His post is one of corporate incest and ineptitude.] Here is my nomination for what should be allowed to […]
State Approves Payments To Legal Malpractice Victims
by Brian Mahany While everyone makes mistakes from time to time (including attorneys), civilized society has no room for thieves. This is especially true for lawyers who take an oath of office to uphold justice. Earlier today, the Wisconsin Lawyers’ Fund For Client Protection Committee announced that 17 victims were receiving checks from the state […]
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