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Mother faces jail for faking son’s illness and claiming benefits A mother who convinced doctors that her son was the “sickest child in Britain” is facing jail for falsely claiming £130,000 in disability benefits. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |
Judge grants injunction in 'green' Ponzi scheme case against Mantria, Speed of Wealth A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a preliminary injunction and asset freeze in a case involving a Colorado company accused of participating in an alleged "green" Ponzi scheme. bizjournals.com |
Vinson & Elkins opens office to tap alternative energy capital Vinson & Elkins LLP has opened an office in Silicon Valley, a region “rapidly emerging as one of the energy capitals of the world,” according to the international law firm. bizjournals.com |
Supreme Court quashes 'draconian' powers that allowed freezing of terror assets Ministers’ efforts to combat terrorism were dealt a fresh blow today when the UK’s highest court quashed measures to freeze the assets of terror suspects imposed without the approval of Parliament. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |