USSEC, et al v. Chicago Title Company, et al

  1. February 20, 2025

    9th Circ. OKs Bar On Ponzi Scam Suits Against Chicago Title

    The Ninth Circuit on Thursday upheld a ruling barring further litigation against Chicago Title and law firm Nossaman LLP over claims they aided convicted businesswoman Gina Champion-Cain's nearly $400 million liquor-licensing loan Ponzi scheme, finding the litigation bar is necessary to protect the ongoing U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission-appointed receivership.

  2. October 20, 2023

    Ponzi Insider Can't Undo Settlement Bar Order, Title Co. Says

    An insider in a $350 million Ponzi scheme cannot disrupt a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission receivership settlement's bar order protecting Chicago Title Co. from future related lawsuits, the company told the Ninth Circuit, saying the bar order doesn't violate the Anti-Injunction Act.