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Halbeck,LLC Was Negligent in Its Audit of E-Treme,Inc

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Halbeck,LLC was negligent in its audit of E-treme,Inc.Unbeknownst to Halbeck,E-treme used the financial statements to secure a loan from Great State Bank.Under the Ultramares doctrine,Halbeck will be liable to Great State Bank for its losses on the loan.


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