Ponzi schemes ultimately come to an end and unfortunately cause a lot of pain, suffering, and litigation. The Stanford Ponzi scheme is no exception. As demonstrated in the following case, the complex nature of such schemes demonstrates the need for excellent legal representation if you are the victim of an unscrupulous Ponzi schemer. In this
The commencement of pro se litigation, meaning without attorney representation, is no easy task. A common aspect of pro se litigation involves a request to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP). A granted IFP request allows a pro se litigant to have the prepayment of fees or costs waived. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915 A court retains
As discussed in the previous post, Article V(2)(b) of the New York Convention permits a signatory country to refuse the recognition or enforcement of a foreign arbitral award if “recognition or enforcement of the award would be contrary to the public policy of that country.” To reset the stage, a brief review of the facts
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Ponzi schemes ultimately come to an end and unfortunately cause a lot of pain, suffering, and litigation. The Stanford Ponzi scheme is no exception. As demonstrated in the following case, the complex nature of such schemes demonstrates the need for excellent legal representation if you are the victim of an unscrupulous Ponzi schemer. In this
The commencement of pro se litigation, meaning without attorney representation, is no easy task. A common aspect of pro se litigation involves a request to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP). A granted IFP request allows a pro se litigant to have the prepayment of fees or costs waived. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915 A court retains
As discussed in the previous post, Article V(2)(b) of the New York Convention permits a signatory country to refuse the recognition or enforcement of a foreign arbitral award if “recognition or enforcement of the award would be contrary to the public policy of that country.” To reset the stage, a brief review of the facts
What Authority, If Any, Do Courts of Law Have In Reviewing Arbitration Awards?
Appeals Court Determines Judgment Due to Conflict of Fact
A No-Show in Court Does Not Mean Default Judgment Success
Prescription Exceptions Exist for Multitude of Cases
Louisiana Legal Malpractice Case Examines Res Judicata and Peremption Exceptions
New Orleans Insurance Claim Class Action Ruling Discusses Dismissal of Certain Claims
What Not to Do When a Motion for Summary Judgment is Denied in Louisiana