Brian Rafferty

May 29, 2024 | retailtouchpoints.com | Brian Rafferty |Adam Blair

May 29, 2024 at 8:45 AM EDT By Brian Rafferty, Siegel+Gale rh2010-stock.Adobe.com In today’s dynamic retail landscape, characterized by shifting consumer behaviors and evolving preferences, the traditional approach to real estate and store formats is undergoing a significant transformation. As foot traffic declines, exacerbated by the pandemic and the proliferation of delivery options, retailers are compelled to reassess their strategies. Some, like Target, are expanding their footprint with...

Feb 14, 2024 | lexology.com | Peter Altman |Michael Asaro |Brian Daly |Jason Daniel |Katherine Goldstein |Alexis Guinan | +11 more

Key PointsOn February 13, 2024, FinCEN issued an NPRM that seeks to include certain investment advisers in the definition of “financial institution” under the BSA. As described in the NPRM as well as in FinCEN’s fact sheet, RIAs and ERAs would be required to implement risk-based AML/CFT programs, file SARs with FinCEN, fulfill certain recordkeeping requirements and fulfill other obligations currently applicable to financial institutions subject to the BSA and FinCEN’s implementing regulations.

Jul 10, 2023 | ktla.com | Brian Rafferty

Complaint Filed by Brian Rafferty - Baker & Hostetler LLP Against Big Insurance Cabal Exposes Conspiracy and Malicious Prosecution that Led to Destruction of Minority-Owned Businesses Today's filing lists egregious steps taken by massive private insurance companies to destroy minority business owners personally and professionally by maliciously alleging fraud using falsified documentation and testimony , /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron Durall and Neisha Zaffuto, minority business owners of Reliance...

Jun 21, 2023 | lexology.com | Brian Rafferty |Gregory Tanner |Amy Fouts |Patrick Lewis |Brian F. McEvoy |Gregory S. Saikin

Key TakeawaysThe Supreme Court affirmed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) authority to seek dismissal of False Claims Act (FCA) cases brought by private relators even when the DOJ initially declined to intervene. The Court also ended the circuit split by holding that Rule 41(a) is the standard for the DOJ to seek dismissals of qui tam suits. Three justices signaled willingness to review the constitutionality of the FCA’s qui tam provisions that enable private whistleblowers to bring actions.

Jun 21, 2023 | lexology.com | Brian Rafferty |Gregory Tanner |Amy Fouts |Patrick Lewis |Brian F. McEvoy |Gregory S. Saikin

Key TakeawaysThe Supreme Court affirmed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) authority to seek dismissal of False Claims Act (FCA) cases brought by private relators even when the DOJ initially declined to intervene. The Court also ended the circuit split by holding that Rule 41(a) is the standard for the DOJ to seek dismissals of qui tam suits. Three justices signaled willingness to review the constitutionality of the FCA’s qui tam provisions that enable private whistleblowers to bring actions.