BUSINESS FRAUD I CORPORATE FRAUD – Payment From the Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund – VCFCF: Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund October 29, 2019 The Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund “VCFCF” provides restitution to victims of corporate fraud who have otherwise been unable to collect on their…

BREACH OF CONTRACT I FRAUD I VERDICT – Homeowner Recovers $1.63 Million in Damages against Mortgage Fraud Broker In Fraud, Negligent Misrepresentation, Breach of Fiduciary Duty Action October 23, 2019 Susceptible plaintiff prevails in her claims of fraud, negligent misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary dutyagainst a mortgage company and its…

FRAUD I MORTGAGE FRAUD – 3 Arrested in $7 Million California Mortgage Fraud Scheme Targeting the Elderly, 3 Victims Live in San Diego October 21, 2019 Last week three arrests were made in connection to an elderly fraud scheme that targeted susceptible senior homeowners.  The victims, many of whom were…

BREACH OF CONTRACT I BUSINESS LAW – Fraud Damages in Breach of Contract – Company Fails to Pay Former President’s Shares, President Secures Verdict for $553,000 September 24, 2019 Former President sues company for fraud and breach of contract. After an eight-day jury trial and two-days of jury deliberations, the…

BREACH OF CONTRACT – Breached Meaning? What is a Breach of Contract? September 19, 2019 When it comes to contract disputes, clients often inquire: “what is a breach of contract?” “what does breach mean?” or …“breached meaning?”  In short a breach of contract means a party to a contract failed…

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 – Civil Liability for Fraud September 03, 2019 Last month our offices completed a series of civil fraud blogs, and this was in response to inquiries following an earlier post where fraud was considered in two distinct sectors criminal and civil. The link to this blog: “FRAUD – WHAT IS…

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 Conversion or Breach of Fiduciary Duty August 22, 2019 The most common question we get is: “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud arises in various settings, one of which is when an entrusted person fraudulently acquires funds or property of another. …

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…