Connecticut (CT) Fraud CLE Course Catalog

The federal False Claims Act (FCA) was enacted in 1863, and now in this modern era we see it used in a range of industries. Our panel of experts in this session will examine trends in FCA enforcement, fraud cases relating to covid-19 and the economic stimulus, as well as developments with whistleblower protection.

Fraud has been one of the most difficult challenges facing governments during the pandemic. Bad actors have sought to unlawfully benefit themselves using procurement fraud, price gauging and other schemes. Our expert panelists, representing federal, state, and local government enforcers as well as the corporate and on-line seller community, will discuss examples of fraud, how to detect it, ways to prevent it and lessons learned for our next public health crisis.

A panel of experts with varying professional backgrounds will discuss the various forms of fraudulent schemes involving real estate pre- and post-bankruptcy, how to sniff out irregularities using various accounting and forensic tools, what to do once you realize your client has a problem (whether debtor or creditor), and how to safeguard your clients and cases from future problems.

This panel will detail why you are at risk and what you should be doing to combat the threats.

The panel will explore opportunities to expand a trustee’s avoidance powers, including a trustee’s ability to stand in the shoes of the IRS and benefit from the 10-year look-back period, Ponzi scheme issues, and applying avoidance powers to foreign defendants. The speakers will also discuss whether silence is still golden in light of Husky International v. Ritz.

The panel then discusses how the cases were dealt with in bankruptcy court and how funds were recovered — or not.

How well do you understand the recent Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (“SUPPORT Act”)? Did you know it includes "eliminating kickbacks" provisions that overlap with the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act? Join our faculty as they discuss these and other issues.

If you're a solo practitioner or part of a small law firm, you may already use in-house and outsourced accountants and bookkeepers to manage your lawyer trust accounts, billing and collection, payroll, and other financials. This program will provide guidance on proper oversight, checks and balances, and systems to help you ensure that your firm is safe from potential theft and fraud.

Illinois's Biometric Information Privacy Act--BIPA--has become a central piece of legislation influencing other states and impacting businesses in every sphere. Do you know how BIPA and other similar state laws work? Join two leading experts to learn what you need to know.