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September 13, 2024 General

Berger Montague Cash Sweeps Lawsuits Gain National Attention in the American Banker

In a recent article in American Banker, Berger Montague was featured as one of the law firms at the forefront of recent litigation against cash sweep programs. These programs, lawsuits allege, benefit financial institutions’ bottom line rather than clients. While many wealth managers defend the programs by arguing that moving […]
March 6, 2019 General

What is Customs Fraud?

Customs fraud is a catch-all term for frauds committed by companies trying to evade payments that are owed to the federal government in connection with the importation of goods into the United States. While there are many variations, the two major types of payments that are in play for imported […]
August 18, 2017 General

The False Claims Act Tax Bar

The False Claims Act (“FCA”) generally applies to all false or fraudulent “claims” and broadly defines “claims” as including any request or demand for Government funds.[1]  However, a little known provision of the FCA provides that it “does not apply to claims, records, or statements made under the Internal Revenue […]
September 28, 2015 General

Aluminum Importer Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Over Import Duties

In a recent settlement under the False Claims Act, two individuals have agreed to pay $435,000 to resolve allegations they “skirted” their obligation to pay duties on aluminum extrusions imported from Chinese aluminum manufacturer Tai Shan Golden Gain Aluminum Products. The defendants, who hail from New Jersey and Texas, will […]
March 31, 2015 General

British Petroleum to Pay $7.9 Million Amid Storage and Cleanup Fraud Allegations

In a recent environmental fraud settlement, British Petroleum (BP) has settled with the State of California for $7.9 million following allegations it double-billed for cleanup efforts after several of its Underground Storage Tanks (UST’s) began leaking. Under California law, a cleanup fund was established to help companies defray the cost […]
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