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Starr Austen and Miller is Investigating Auto Service Agency's Direct Mail Solicitation Practices
Starr Austen & Miller is investigating Auto Service Agency’s direct mail advertising practices for possible statutory violations. Auto Service Agency,
Settlement Close in Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse Case
A settlement appears to be imminent between the two parties involved in the case arising from the collapse of the stage
Starr Austen Miller Investigating Falling Debris Truck Accident
Attorneys at Starr Austen Miller are investigating the recent accident in Plymouth, Ind., in which a piece of metal came
Attention: Wagoner Medical Center Patients
On March 18, 2013 the Attorney General's office filed documents to suspend the licenses of William G. Terpstra, M.D., Robert
Imprelis Settlement Notifications Nearing
Notification on Settlement in Herbicide Lawsuit Coming Next Week Beginning next week, DuPont will begin notifying all plaintiffs who lost
Starr Austen & Miller Files Suit Against Companies Responsible For Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
Mark S. Fryman, of the Indiana law firm of Starr Austen & Miller, LLP, announced today that the firm, along
Starr Austen & Miller Investigating Kenmore Elite & LG Gas Dryer Recall
Scott Starr, of Starr, Austen & Miller, LLP, announced today that the firm is investigating potential products liability claims related
Starr Austen & Miller Investigates GM’s SUV Recall For Door Fires Which Affects Indiana Consumers
Scott Starr announced today that the firm is continuing to investigate potential products liability claims related to General Motor’s announced
Starr Austen & Miller Investigating GE Dishwasher Recall
Scott Starr, of the Indiana law firm of Starr Austen & Miller, announced today that the firm is investigating potential
Starr Austen & Miller Investigating 2013 Ford Escape Fuel Line Fire Recalls
Scott Starr, of the Indiana law firm of Starr, Austen & Miller, LLP, announced today that the firm is investigating

Securities Fraud

A Lebanon insurance broker was charged with six counts of Wire Fraud for a $4 million investment fraud.
Lebanon insurance broker charged in $4M investment fraud
by: Divine Triplett WISHTV.com INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Lebanon insurance broker was charged with six counts of Wire Fraud for
Kentucky Fraudster is Sentenced to 10 Years for Investment Fraud
Kentucky Fraudster is Sentenced to 10 Years for Investment Fraud
A judge recently sentenced Kentucky resident, William S. Evans, to 10 years in prison for bilking a group of his
George S. Blankenbaker Jr., sentenced to 5 years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering.
Westfield Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
BY: Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Indiana A Westfield man was sentenced to 5 years in
Greenwood Man Charged Federally for Alleged $14 Million Fraud Scheme
Greenwood Man Charged Federally for Alleged $14 Million Fraud Scheme
By: Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Indiana (https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdin) Acting United States Attorney John E. Childress announced
A New Palestine man has been charged in the alleged theft of $1.2 million through investment fraud.
New Palestine man charged in $1.2M investment fraud scheme
By Lydia Gerike of the Indianapolis Star A New Palestine man has been charged in the alleged theft of $1.2 million through investment
Indiana Secretary Of State Issues Advisory To Raise Awareness Of Private Offering Risks
Indiana Secretary Of State Issues Advisory To Raise Awareness Of Private Offering Risks
By WBIW.com The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption and anxiety to individuals and the financial markets. Because fraudsters often
Indiana Secretary Of State Joins Task Force Cracking Down On COVID-19 Investment Scams
Indiana Secretary Of State Joins Task Force Cracking Down On COVID-19 Investment Scams
by: wbiw.com The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office announced that it has joined an international enforcement task force organized by the
WARNING: CD and Promissory Note scams are rampant
WARNING: CD and Promissory Note scams are rampant
By: Scott L. Starr Yet another Certificate of Deposit (CD) scam has cropped up, this time in Florida, where Federal
Fiduciary Duty Rule by Scott L. Starr, Partner
Law 360’s Allison Noon recently published an article entitled “Facing Fiduciary Duty, Brokers Threaten to Exit Nevada”.  According to Ms.
Former powerhouse investment broker Buck sentenced to more than 3 years in prison
By Susan Orr of the Indianapolis Business Journal A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced former powerhouse Merrill Lynch broker Thomas

Ponzi Schemes

U.S. authorities have charged three Maryland men, who presented themselves as pastors to defraud more than 1,000 church members and other investors in a $28 million Ponzi scheme.
Fake pastors scam churchgoers out of $28M in Ponzi scheme
By Anugrah Kumar of Christian Post U.S. authorities have charged three Maryland men, who presented themselves as pastors to defraud
SEC filed lawsuit against a Wyoming “Live Wealthy Institute” alleging operated a real estate investment scam conning investors out of $170 million.
Yet Another Ponzi Scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently filed a lawsuit against a Wyoming man, Dale Tenhulzen and his limited liability
Banks and Brokerage firms can be liable for aiding and abetting ponzi schemes
By Scott L. Starr Ponzi schemers rarely have the ability to carry out their nefarious conduct alone; instead, they need
A Lowell, Indiana, man accused of bilking more than 25 people out of millions in a crooked investment scheme has entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court, to avoid taking the case to trial, records show.
Lowell, Indiana man strikes plea deal in ponzi-like investment scheme, records show
By Lauren Cross of NWItimes.com A Lowell, Indiana, man accused of bilking more than 25 people out of millions in
Amish businessman ordered to pay $5.2M in scam targeting his own community
Amish businessman ordered to pay $5.2M in scam targeting his own community
By James Leggate of FOXBusiness.com A man who authorities said took advantage of his Amish heritage to recruit novice investors
A surgeon with ties to Northwest Indiana received millions of dollars from a medical-device company accused by the federal government of paying off doctors to use its products, a recently filed federal whistleblower lawsuit reveals.
NWI tied to medical-device kickback scheme, federal lawsuit states
By Giles Bruce of The Northwest Indiana Times A surgeon with ties to Northwest Indiana received millions of dollars from
Investors say ex-‘Fox & Friends’ host turned them into unwitting slumlords
Investors say ex-‘Fox & Friends’ host turned them into unwitting slumlords
By: Tim Evans and Tony Cook, Indianapolis Star In court filings and responses to online complaints, Morris contends he merely
An article authored by Law360’s David Matthews describes how a Chicago rabbi allegedly abused his trust with the Chicago Jewish community by convincing his followers to invest over $35 million into a Ponzi scheme.
How a Chicago rabbi allegedly abused his trust with the Chicago Jewish community
An article authored by Law360’s David Matthews describes how a Chicago rabbi allegedly abused his trust with the Chicago Jewish
Northern Ohio Ponzi scheme involved convicted fraudster Tim Durham
"Failing Calif. Leasing Co. An $80M Ponzi Scheme, SEC Says", an article from Law 360 detailing yet another huge Ponzi
Yet Another Classic Ponzi Scheme
Yet Another Classic Ponzi Scheme
By Scott Starr An article that recently appeared on Law360.com, authored by Dean Seal, titled "Tenn. Tractor Supplier Gets 3

Latest News

Indiana Woman Convicted Of Conspiracy To Commit Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, And Money Laundering In Advance-Fee Fraud Scheme Targeting Deaf And Elderly
Indiana Woman Convicted Of Conspiracy To Commit Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, And Money Laundering In Advance-Fee Fraud Scheme Targeting Deaf...
By: Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District
SEC has announced that it updated its list of unregistered entities that use misleading information to solicit primarily non-U.S. investors, adding 23 soliciting entities, eight impersonators of genuine firms, and seven bogus regulators.
SEC Updates List of Firms Using Inaccurate Information to Solicit Investors
Source https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2020-200 The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it updated its list of unregistered entities that use misleading information
The new SEC rule that requires broker-dealers who make recommendations to their customers to act in their clients’ “best interest” takes effect on June 30, 2020.
SEC Requires Brokers to Act in Their Clients' Best Interests
By Scott L. Starr June 8, 2020 The new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule that requires broker-dealers who make
Five large brokerage firms have been fined $1.4 million by FINRA for failing to reasonably supervise custodial accounts.
FINRA Sanctions Five Wall Street Firms $1.4 Million For Failure to Properly Monitor Minor Accounts
Five large brokerage firms have been fined $1.4 million by FINRA for failing to reasonably supervise custodial accounts. The sanctioned
A private placement, also sometimes known as an unregistered offering, is a way for companies to raise money from investors without having to conduct a public offering. 
Private Placements 101
Sources: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Indiana Secretary of State What is a private placement? A private placement, also sometimes
An Indianapolis man who operated a downtown payroll services business pleaded guilty to federal charges Friday after admitting to conducting a fraud scheme that cost his clients and Internal Revenue Service more than $9.4 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
Former Indianapolis payroll exec pleads guilty in $9.4M fraud scheme
By Indianapolis Business Journal Staff An Indianapolis man who operated a downtown payroll services business pleaded guilty to federal charges
Indiana family files lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer
Indiana family files lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer
By Sandra Chapman of WTHR 13 in Indianapolis A Carmel, Indiana family is taking on one of the largest e-cigarette
Bishop Timothy L. Doherty’s statement on Father David Hasser
Bishop Timothy L. Doherty’s statement on Father David Hasser
NOTE: Andrew Miller is a partner at Starr Austen & Miller LLP. Mr. Miller’s client received a $225,000 settlement paid
Indiana Secretary of State Fines LPL Financial (Linsco Private Ledger) $450,000 for Failing to Supervise Its Indiana Brokers
Indiana Secretary of State Fines LPL Financial (Linsco Private Ledger) $450,000 for Failing to Supervise Its Indiana Brokers
Written by Scott L. Starr December 3, 2018 The securities industry is designed so that the first line of defense
SEC issues warning about self-directed IRA fraud
SEC issues warning about self-directed IRA fraud
by ConsumerAffairs.com As hand-wringing over dwindling pension trust funds and economic security continues to grow, many people are looking for

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