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Ponzi Schemes: Protection from Unsophisticated Investments

Legal Strategies and Defenses in Ponzi Scheme Civil Litigation

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Ponzi Schemes: Protection from Unsophisticated Investments

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify the Characteristics of Ponzi Schemes
check_circleExplore Legal Remedies and Avenues of Relief
check_circleAnalyze Case Studies and Notorious Ponzi Schemes
check_circleUnderstand the Role of Receiverships and Bankruptcies

About This Course

In this course, Katya Long will guide the viewers through the definition of Ponzi Schemes, red flags to look out for, how the law protects consumers, and avenues of relief. She will also review notable cases: facts, findings and outcomes.

CLE Outline
  • Introduction a. Definition of a Ponzi schemeb. Broad categories of Ponzi schemes: those involving securities offerings andthose that have nothing to do with securitiesc. Characteristics emblematic of a Ponzi scheme: Badges of Fraudd. Ponzi schemes’ difference from pyramid schemes
  • Notorious Ponzi Schemes a. Charles Ponzi – 1920b. Bernie Madoff – 2008
  • Claims and potential defendantsa. Federal law – no aiding and abetting liabilityb. State law – aid and abet liability
  • Remedies & Distribution of Proceeds a. § 10(b) claimb. Two distribution methodologies
  • Defenses a. § 10(b) claimb. Avoidance actions

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    CLE Companion is a leading virtual Continuing Legal Education provider offering top-quality courses to lawyers across the US and Canada. Its mission is to utilize technologies to support the completion of CLE with unparalleled convenience and value.    

    Katya Long
    Katya Long

    Commercial Trial Lawyer Specializing in Banking, Finance, and Trade Secret Litigation

    Ekaterina (“Katya”) G. Long is an experienced complex commercial trial lawyer. She focuses her practice on banking and finance litigation, partnership and ownership disputes, and trade secret litigation. Katya litigates breach of contract, fraud, theft of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, defamation, and business disparagement, among others. Katya has substantive experience in anti-SLAPP litigation, obtaining a dismissal of business and commercial lawsuits at the pre-trial level. She is known for providing effective and efficient client service. Clients hire Katya when they need a tenacious and sophisticated counsel who is aligned with their business goals and who can deliver desired results in an ethical manner.

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