Jeffrey Grubman, Esq.

Peter Kamminga, Esq., Ph.D.

In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Peter Kamminga, Esq., Ph.D., and Jeffrey Grubman, Esq., discuss the rise in financial scams targeting consumers and the various ways in which those scams typically take shape, including authorized push payment scams and phishing scams. The neutrals also discuss how these scams can be orchestrated—including through downloading malicious software or by a scammer assuming an online identity to befriend a victim. From there, Dr. Kamminga and Mr. Grubman discuss how both financial and non-financial damages can be claimed following these scams, as well as how to understand some of the legal distinctions that are often present in these cases, such as the difference between authorized and non-authorized transactions.

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Kimberly Taylor

Irvine-based JAMS said it saw a sharp rise in demand for its alternative dispute resolution services in 2024, handling 21,390 new matters – marking a 10% increase from the previous year.

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Hugh E. Hackney, Esq.

Hugh Hackney brings nearly five decades of courtroom experience to every mediation and arbitration session. Known for his unfiltered honesty and deep legal acumen, he sees each case through two lenses: one shaped by the clients’ needs and the other by the legal strategy of counsel.

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