Email Check And Wire Fraud Scams: Lessons Learned From A Law Firm's Hasty Handling Of Its IOLTA

LexisNexis (October 6, 2020, 10:23 AM EDT) -- In a recent decision, a Massachusetts court ordered a law firm to reimburse its bank over $337,400 after falling victim to a check and wire fraud scam perpetrated by email. The decision highlights the importance of "knowing your client" before distributing funds from a client trust account....