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UK: The Scrutiny Of Celebrity Influencers' Social Media Endorsements May Help To Reduce Financial Fraud Scams
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

https://www.mondaq.com/uk/white-collar-crime-anti-corruption-fraud/1238238/… Financial fraud continues to rise year on year, the cost of living crisis will drive even more people to look for ways of enlarging their income and inevitably fall for fake investment opportunities presented to them. As the regulating authorities and law enforcement introduce measures to obstruct the methods fraudsters use to target victims, the fraudsters adapt their scams accordingly. The vehicle of social media has given the fraudulent brokers a platform where they can present their scams to thousands of people via Instagram through the practice celebrity endorsement where well-known celebrities or influencers promote a particular product or investment opportunity, often leading their followers to believe that the celebrity has a full understanding of the product or investment they are endorsing. Such endorsement may become less appealing following the fine of $1,26 million delivered to Kim Kardashian by the US Securities and Exchange Commission <https://www.sec.gov/> (SEC) for failing to divulge to her 225 million Instagram followers that she was paid $250,000 for promoting the crypto asset Ethereum Max. Ms. Kardashian made it clear that she was not providing financial advice but went on to say that her friends were telling her about Ethereum Max tokens. The SEC Chair Gary Gensler pointed out that "...investing public shouldn't confuse the skills of celebrities <https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/15/business/kanye-west-gap-termination> with the very different skills needed to offer appropriate investment advice..." *Joanna Bailey, <https://www.mondaq.com/redirection.asp?article_id=1238238&company_id=24606&…> head of the banking and financial fraud litigation department, commented "the public recognise and trust the celebrities that endorse investment schemes and think that they have real involvement and understanding of the investment they are promoting." Joanna further pointed out "Kim Kardashian is not the only celebrity to have promoted investments, Katie Price unwittingly endorsed a Forex scam. Urging members of the public who have no understanding of Forex or crypto markets to consider such investments is inappropriate and often leads them into financial scams resulting in losses"* Our lawyers in the banking and financial fraud litigation department <https://www.mondaq.com/redirection.asp?article_id=1238238&company_id=24606&…> keep ahead of the scams and the methods used to defraud unwitting investors. Giambrone & Partners now leads the field following our recent groundbreaking case where the High Court of England and Wales granted permission to serve notice of proceedings on persons or persons unknown in connection with two digital wallets over blockchain by a non-fungible token (NFT). The case was the second case in the world and the first case in Europe to serve Court papers as an NFT through blockchain and is particularly significant with regard to crypto scams due to the fact that the perpetrators are often anonymous. This method of service avoids the need for identity. The challenging economic climate currently being experienced will almost certainly lead to more people seeking out "get rich quick" investment schemes. Our lawyers in the banking and financial fraud litigation department strongly recommend resisting the temptation and point out that if you are told that you must take action immediately or the opportunity will go, it is almost certainly a scam. Joanna Bailey frequently leads the litigation against financial institutions involved in Forex/binary trading disputes, as well as cryptocurrency issues and regulatory investigations and has some considerable success in retrieving the funds lost in fraudulent investment schemes. Joanna has developed a range of strategies both to find the assets of the individuals perpetrating the fraudulent schemes and restore the funds to our clients. As well as recognising culpability in the organisations facilitating (but not associated with the fraud), by failing to undertake adequate due diligence. She is highly experienced in high-value out-of-court settlement negotiations and has in-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules as well as English common law. *The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.*

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Kardashian, Mayweather, Others Beat Crypto Investors' Suit
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

Kardashian, Mayweather, Others Beat Crypto Investors' Suit <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1556171?nl_pk=69b2867b-4047-…> By Bonnie Eslinger A California federal judge has tossed a proposed class action that claims reality television star Kim Kardashian, boxer Floyd Mayweather and others misleadingly promoted the cryptocurrency EthereumMax, but gave the investors permission to file an amended complaint. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1556171?nl_pk=69b2867b-4047-…>

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Kim Kardashian Must Face Investor Suit Over Crypto Promos
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

Kim Kardashian Must Face Investor Suit Over Crypto Promos <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1686437?nl_pk=bd316618-088c-4274-ab…> By Aislinn Keely A California federal judge has ruled that Kim Kardashian can't escape crypto investors' claims that she defrauded them in her promotion of the EthereumMax token, allowing a proposed class action that also names other celebrities as defendants to move forward after previously being dismissed. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1686437?nl_pk=bd316618-088c-4274-ab…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1686437?nl_pk=bd316618-088c-4274-ab…>

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Ex-NBA Agent Avoids Prison For Forging Player's Signature
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

Forged notaries are a felony offense and still waiting to hear from the FBI on the two notaries I was sent forged. What I think is they assumed I would not catch the forgery... But I did by looking up the numbers in New York State's notary verification database. FBI, where are we with the NBA Outfitters because I heard that you know what I am talking about at EthereumMax. ---- Ex-NBA Agent Avoids Prison For Forging Player's Signature <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1803943?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Pete Brush A Manhattan federal judge on Friday allowed a former basketball agent from Texas to avoid prison after he admitted forging an unnamed NBA player's signature in a fraudulent scheme to obtain a $1 million loan from the player. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1803943?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1803943?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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2 High Court Rulings Boost Protections Against Gov't Reprisal
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

2 High Court Rulings Boost Protections Against Gov't Reprisal <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1871371?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…> The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions in Gonzalez v. Trevino and Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon significantly strengthen legal protections against retaliatory arrests and malicious prosecution, and establish clear precedents that promote accountability in law enforcement, say Corey Stoughton and Amanda Miner at Selendy Gay. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1871371?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1871371?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…>

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How To Use Geofence Warrants In A Constitutional Manner
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

How To Use Geofence Warrants In A Constitutional Manner <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1876930?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…> Ensuring that court-issued geofence search warrants minimize infringements on innocent individuals' rights, and uphold the principles underlying the Fourth Amendment, involves striking a balance that includes treating digital information as property, says Robert Frommer at Institute for Justice. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1876930?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1876930?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…>

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New Public Counsel Leader On Her Vision To Advance Justice
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

New Public Counsel Leader On Her Vision To Advance Justice <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1877278?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…> By Jack Rodgers Kathryn Eidmann has a vision for the future of Public Counsel, the nation's largest provider of pro bono legal services, as she takes over as the organization's new leader: to use its focus on individual client advocacy to advance its more systemic goals for racial and economic justice. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1877278?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1877278?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…>

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Baltimore, DC Legal Wins Help Curb Police Property Seizures
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

Baltimore, DC Legal Wins Help Curb Police Property Seizures <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1877279?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…> By Andrea Keckley In a span of less than two weeks this summer, a coalition of nonprofit civil rights litigators and private pro bono counsel notched a pair of legal victories in cases over two mid-Atlantic city police departments’ property seizure. Lawyers have expressed hope the impact could reach past their communities. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1877279?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1877279?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…>

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He Says, She Says' In Harvey Weinstein's America
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

He Says, She Says' In Harvey Weinstein's America <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1873224?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…> By Hannah Albarazi The controversial decision by New York's highest court to overturn Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault conviction has some lawmakers focusing intense new scrutiny on centuries-old legal jurisprudence barring evidence of a defendant's criminal propensity. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1873224?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1873224?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1…>

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Pennies and Heaven
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

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