FRAUD I BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY – What is Constructive Fraud? January 27, 2020 What is Constructive Fraud? Constructive Fraud occurs when a person or entity gains an unfair advantage over another through unjust or improper means, usually by lying (i.e., making a false representation of material fact) or omitting…

FRAUD I BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY – What Fiduciary Duties are Owed? A Fiduciary owes the Duty to use Reasonable Care. What happens if a fiduciary breaches their duty to use Reasonable Care? January 09, 2020 A Fiduciary owes a Duty to Use Reasonable Care A fiduciary is an individual…

FRAUD I BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY – What is a Fiduciary Duty? What does a Breach of Fiduciary Duty mean? What is a Fiduciary? January 07, 2020 What is a Fiduciary Duty? Some relationships are so important that actions taken in violation of that relationship is grounds for damages in…

FRAUD – What Constitutes Fraud in California? What does a Cause of Action for Fraud by Negligent Misrepresentation in California Mean? What does a Cause of Action for Constructive Fraud in California Mean? January 02, 2020  A common question we get is “[w]hat is Fraud in California” and “[w]hat constitutes…

FRAUD – What Constitutes Fraud in California? What does a Cause of Action for Fraud by Concealment in California Mean? December 30, 2019 A common question we get is “[w]hat is Fraud in California” and “[w]hat constitutes Fraud in California”.  Fraud occurs in a wide range of settings, such as…

FRAUD – What Constitutes Fraud in California? What does a Cause of Action for Fraud by Intentional Misrepresentation in California Mean? December 26, 2019 A common question we get is “[w]hat is Fraud in California” and “[w]hat constitutes Fraud in California”.  Fraud occurs in a wide range of settings, such…

BUSINESS FRAUD I CORPORATE FRAUD I DAMAGES – Compensation for “Aggrieved Person” who has obtained a “final judgment” against a Corporation based upon the corporation’s fraud, misrepresentation or deceit – VCFCF: Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund October 31, 2019 The Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund “VCFCF” provides restitution…

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…

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…