MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS I FINANCIAL MISMANAGMENT I FRAUD – Audit Reveals Possible Fraud at San Ysidro Elementary School District for Misappropriating Funds and Financial Mismanagement May 13, 2019 In April 2018, the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) and the San Diego County office of Education entered into an…

FRAUD – Drew Brees Jewelry Fraud Claim / Jewelry Lawsuit against San Diego Jeweler May 10, 2019             Back in April 2018 Drew and Brittany Brees, filed a fraud lawsuit against San Diego Jeweler, Vahid Moradi and Vahid Moradi, Inc, DBA CJ Charles Jewelers.  At some point a financial advisor…

FRAUD – Due Diligence Prior to Investing May 01, 2019 One of the best tactics to avoid investment fraud is to preform thorough due diligence prior to entering a transaction.  This leads to the most common question: “What is Due Diligence?”  Due Diligence is an investigation of a potential investment…

FRAUD I PONZI SCHEME I ELDER ABUSE – San Diegan Ponzi Schemer Fraudulent Acquires Millions from Locals and Elderly Victims  April 25, 2019 More than 35 San Diegans have come forward alleging that their financial advisor, Christopher Dougherty has defrauded them into investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into a…

FRAUD – What is a Writ of Attachment? Why is it necessary in a Fraud action? April 23, 2019 If a fraud attorney is retained early in a fraud claim, they can help a fraud victims secure a Writ of Attachment and preserve assets to enforce and secure a judgment…

CORPORATE LAW – Corporations Claiming Personhood and Fiduciary Duties April 12, 2019   After 2 weeks away from teaching (spring break and a federal trial in Philadelphia), I was finally back in the classroom last night and had the pleasure of discussing the 2003 documentary “The Corporation” with my class….

FOREIGN INVESTMENT / FRAUD – Dismissal of a Historic Fraud Case against four Barclay Executives April 08, 2019 Earlier today, Justice Robert Jay discharged a jury at Southwark Crown Court in a historic fraud case against four former Barclays’ executives. Barclays plc is a British multinational investment bank and financial…

FRAUD – Parents involved in the College Admissions Scandal are Charged with Fraud April 04, 2019 Federal officials have unraveled a multimillion-dollar scheme to cheat college admissions standards. Specifically wealthy parents “paid enormous sums” of money to William Rick Singer the CEO of ‘The Key’, and in return The Key would…

FRAUD – 3 Reasons Why Investors Should Consult a San Diego Fraud Attorney March 25, 2019   Fraud is most common when buying or selling of property, including real estate, personal property, and intangible property, such as stocks and bonds.  However, even with proof that the underlying fraud has occurred,…

FRAUD / INVESTOR RIGHTS – Securities Fraud Enforcement and Investor Compensation Act of 2019 March 18, 2019 The proposed Securities Fraud Enforcement and Investor Compensation Act of 2019 is a bipartisan legislation introduced by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La and Sen. Mark Warner, D –Va., both of which serve on the…