Fraud

Second Circuit Upholds the Madoff Trustee’s Calculation of Fraudulent Transfer Claims

Fictitious profits in account statements don’t represent ‘value’ and give rise to a defense for receipt of a fraudulent transfer with ‘actual intent,’ the Second Circuit rules.

Fraudulent Transfer Law Doesn’t Victimize Innocent Parties, Judge Wiles Says

Ownership of a bank account isn’t enough by itself to make the account holder the initial transferee of a fraudulent transfer.

The Supreme Court, Dischargeability and Actual Fraud