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…

BUSINESS FRAUD I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Corporate Social Responsibility of KIND Nutritional Bars   May 23, 2019 KIND, LLC the creators of “healthy” snacks and bars have represented this to be their corporate mission.  However back in March 2015, KIND, LLC’s corporate social responsibility was put…

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,…

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…

Litigation vs. Arbitration – New bill aimed to repeal FINRA and Mandatory Arbitration April 19, 2019 The enforceability of “forced arbitrations” “mandatory arbitrations” and other pre-dispute agreements to arbitrate claims, including securities disputes has been a point of focus since March 2019. Earlier this year Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced the…

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….