Tag: fraud

FTX: The Collapse Heard Round the World & Where We Go from Here to Increase Confidence in Web3

By: Catherine Nicholson After the collapse of FTX in November of 2022, a civil complaint was filed by the SEC on December 13, 2022, against Samuel Bankman-Fried, alleging violations of fraud in the offer or sale of securities and fraud in connection with the purchase or sale of securities.  In addition to the civil complaint,… Read More FTX: The Collapse Heard Round the World & Where We Go from Here to Increase Confidence in Web3

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Slowing Down Apple: A Look at the iPhone Battery Settlement

This blog discusses the highly publicized, class-action lawsuit filed against Apple after evidence surfaced that the company slowed down older models through software updates to try to boost sales of newer models. Specifically, this blog examines the federal computer fraud claim and how it may have fared had the case gone to trial. … Read More Slowing Down Apple: A Look at the iPhone Battery Settlement

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Inexperienced Investors and Unregulated Markets: The Truth Behind Bitcoin Market Scams

As more and more people find themselves falling for the hype of Bitcoin, Internet chatroom users are taking advantage of inexperienced investors by spreading false news in order to make quick money through a pump-and-dump scheme. Scammers are able to engage in conduct that would typically be considered illegal, but can get away with the fraud because there are no active regulations regarding virtual currency. … Read More Inexperienced Investors and Unregulated Markets: The Truth Behind Bitcoin Market Scams

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The iPhone Slowdown: If You Had The Option To Replace Your Older iPhone’s Battery Or Purchase A New iPhone, Which Would You Choose?

This blog addresses the Apple iPhone slowdown and the multiple class action suits filed against Apple for fraud and misrepresentation. It explains the issue with the older iPhones, why Apple has been slowing down phones, and their attempt to reconcile with Apple consumers after their deceit.… Read More The iPhone Slowdown: If You Had The Option To Replace Your Older iPhone’s Battery Or Purchase A New iPhone, Which Would You Choose?

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