FRAUD I DAMAGES I CIVIL LITIGATION – Punitive Damages vs. Compensatory Damages September 17, 2019 What is the difference between Punitive Damages and Compensatory Damages? Punitive Damages: Punitive damages are monetary awards, payable to the plaintiff that exceed compensatory damages and aim to deter bad conduct and punish a defendant….

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Constructive Fraud or Negligent Misrepresentation August 27, 2019 A common question is, “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud can arise when a fraudster misrepresents to a fraud victim a material fact.  A fraudster can be liable for constructive fraud or negligent…

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Fraudulent Concealment or Concealment Fraud August 20, 2019 The most common question we get is: “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud arises in various setting, one of which is when a fraudster commits concealment fraud or fraudulently concealment of a material…

FRAUD – Do I have a Fraud Claim? Recovering Fraud Money August 15, 2019 A common question is “Do I have a Fraud Claim”? This question is often followed by can I recover fraud money? In essence fraud victims often inquire if it is possible to recover fraudulently acquired money…

REAL ESTATE INVESTING – Real Estate Wire Fraud is the Most Common Form of Real Estate Fraud July 10, 2019 Currently one of the biggest threats to real estate investing is real estate wire fraud. The way real estate wire fraud is most commonly carried out, is that a person…

FRAUD I BREACH OF FIDUCIARY – Drew Brees alleges Breach of Fiduciary Duty against SD Jeweler Vahid Moradi June 07, 2019 The Brees v. Moradi civil jury trial commenced earlier this week in San Diego Superior Court.  The underlying causes of action include: Fraud, Breach of Contract and Breach of…

BUSINESS FRAUD I INVESTOR FRAUD SAN DIEGO – Contract Misrepresentation I Fraud by Misrepresentation May 30, 2019 Business Fraud, Corporate Fraud and Investor Fraud can occur in any business dealings and in a variety of manners.  Fraud tends to be most prevalent during transactions, negotiations and the execution of agreements. …

BUSINESS FRAUD I CORPORATE FRAUD – How can the Secretary of State help victims of Corporate Fraud – VCFCF: Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund May 28, 2019 The Secretary of State of California has set up a Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund “VCFCF” which provides limited restitution to…

CORPORATE LAW / BUSINESS FRAUD / CORPORATE FRAUD – What is Corporate fraud?  What is Business fraud?   May 15, 2019 Corporate fraud / Business fraud consist of illegal or dishonest acts committed by individuals or a business entity, which is designed to give an advantage to the perpetrating party,…