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Fraud › Constructive Trusts

Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
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Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Upholds Refusal to Impose Constructive Trust Over Proceeds of Sale of Property Owned by Defrauding...

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A recent Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) decision demonstrates the process an employer may be expected to undertake to recover employee-stolen funds when the proceeds of the fraud are traced to the assets of a “stranger to the...more

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Draft with care – Hong Kong court highlights the importance of proper pleadings

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The Hong Kong Court of First Instance case has denied declaratory and payment order relief sought by a company that had been the victim of cyber fraud because of issues with their pleadings. In the judgment, the Honourable...more

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Fraud cases: Hong Kong Court’s jurisdiction on the grant of vesting orders

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Regrettably, internet scams are on the rise in Hong Kong, consistent with the regrettable world trend. According to police, reports of cybercrimes in Hong Kong surged more than sevenfold during the past decade to 16,159...more

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Three in a row – victims' tool to recover cyber fraud funds affirmed in Hong Kong

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The Hong Kong court has reaffirmed its jurisdiction to grant vesting orders to assist victims of cyber fraud. The decision which is consistent with our recent success obtaining vesting orders for clients and two other 2021...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

All You Need Is Love… And An Articulable Nexus Of Fraud

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What can you do when the parties you are suing are effectively judgment-proof? Oftentimes, plaintiffs will try to go after a defendant’s family member or related entity. ...more

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Connecticut Supreme Court Explains Remedies Available to Employers Winning Breach of Duty of Loyalty Claims against Employees

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In Wall Systems, Inc. v. Pompa, No. SC19734 (Mar. 7, 2017), the Connecticut Supreme Court explained the legal and equitable remedies available to employers that win breach of duty of loyalty claims against their current or...more

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