Sentences with phrase «breach of fiduciary»

Acted as lead trial counsel in a successful jury trial in the Business Litigation Session between shareholders of a close corporation involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder status, and wrongful termination.
He has prosecuted and defended cases involving claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, unfair competition, securities and common law fraud, and other business related torts.
The Dallas and Houston business litigation attorneys at Deans & Lyons, LLP have handled large, complex breach of fiduciary duty cases and other business tort cases for plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of circumstances.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Breach of fiduciary duty claims arise when a broker or registered investment advisor violates a client's trust and confidence.
Later won summary judgment on claims sounding in negligent hiring, supervision, retention, and breach of fiduciary duty based on the absence of knowledge of a propensity to abuse by the leadership of the parish and the diocese before the time of the abuse.
Counsel for Lexar in successful jury trial in California Superior Court, Santa Clara County over trade secret misappropriation and breach of fiduciary duty involving pioneering flash memory technology.
John handles the entire range of disputes that his real estate clients may encounter, with a strong emphasis on helping Texas brokers and agents resolve claims of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, misrepresentation, DTPA violations and negligence.
Interactive Technology Corporation Limited v Ferster Acting for a company on claims against one of its directors to set aside a purported sale of the Company's assets and claims for breach of fiduciary duty (with Richard Snowden QC and Nigel Dougherty).
Representation of a minority shareholder in breach of fiduciary duty and breach of shareholder agreement regarding employment termination and stock repurchase.
Matt has represented clients in matters relating to enforcement of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets and proprietary information, breach of fiduciary duties and breach of contract, shareholder oppression, and related business torts.
In an example of its work against surveyors, Andrew Bennett acted for Mortgage Express in a # 3.3 m claim against a firm of surveyors for breach of fiduciary duty and deceit.
Whether your case involves allegations of the breach of a fiduciary duty, undue influence or fraud, our lawyers are ready to take whatever action is necessary to help you protect your assets.
Probate litigation may be required when disputes arise regarding will contests, trust disputes or an alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
Our litigators have successfully resolved disputes ranging from claims of breach of fiduciary duty to executive compensation claims to retirement plan funding, as well as claims under RICO, the Americans With Disabilities Act («ADA») and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act («ADEA»), among others.
Intellimedia Systems Limited v Richards Acting for the Defendants on a claim for breach of fiduciary duty relating to an internet protocol tv business and responding to urgent interim applications for the appointment of a receiver and freezing order - type relief.
Not every breach of the contract of retainer is a breach of a fiduciary duty.
Hawkins v Atex Group Limited Acting for the former CEO of a digital media company on both an unfair prejudice petition and claims against him for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of his contract of employment (with David Chivers QC).
Our litigators represent ESOP trustees and plan sponsors in lawsuits for breach of fiduciary duty or other violations of ERISA.
To avoid a charge of misappropriation of funds or breach of fiduciary duty action, assume that each transaction is recorded and shared.
The case involved allegations that of shams agreements, allegedly entered into to defraud HMRC, along with allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and exclusion from the running of the business.
Our experienced attorneys litigate disputes including ownership issues, squeeze - out issues, freeze - out issues, valuation issues, minority oppression issues and breach of fiduciary duty issues.
In fact, during oral argument on the motion for summary judgment, Justice Schmidt allowed the plaintiff's counsel to supplement its written filings by presenting evidence to support each instance of an alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
The Mediterranean Insurance & Reinsurance Company v Collins Acting as sole counsel for the Liquidators of an insurance and reinsurance company on a claim for breach of fiduciary duty through check fraud.
In Harris v. Leikin Group Inc., a multi-party case regarding breach of fiduciary duty, Superior Court Justice David Brown gave specific directions about the way the trial would take place.
As well, many companies are not aware of gaps in «traditional» insurance products that more specialty liability insurance products (i.e. media and Internet liability, cyber liability) are intended to catch, including breach of fiduciary duty to protect privacy of client information, content exposure (defamation, intellectual property), damages caused by virus, third party financial losses due to system downtime, costs associated with data breach notification following a cyber attack / hack, etc..
El - Aref International Law Office successfully defended a corporation and its affiliates in a successful defense of a fraudulent conveyance and breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit brought by unpaid creditors, in which the plaintiff had sought to recover more than 6 million USD
Platt v. Platt Ref: [1999] 2 BCLC 745 (first instance); [2001] 1 BCLC 698 (Court of Appeal) Acted at first instance and on appeal for the successful former shareholders in an action against a director who purchased their shares on the basis of misrepresentations and / or non-disclosure and / or in breach of his fiduciary duty.
The allegation is breach of fiduciary duty through theft of a corporate opportunity.
The legal repercussions of breach of fiduciary duty are and should be enormous.
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Her experience includes handling allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, business divorces, contract disputes and indemnification claims, among other commercial matters.
Her practice entails matters in state and federal court, including business torts, class action defense, products liability, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties and allegations of unfair business practice and fraud.
In court, his practice covers not only the general range of commercial disputes embraced in his arbitration practice but in addition he has appeared as Counsel in a number of fraud actions involving recovery of stolen property, Ponzi schemes, resolution of disputes between shareholders / joint venturers, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious conspiracy, professional negligence, structured financial products including Islamic finance.
Stephen Smith is renowned for his work in civil fraud litigation (typically claims for breach of fiduciary duty, deceit and misrepresentation), especially in connection with freezing injunctions, asset tracing, disclosure orders, jurisdictional and forum disputes, sham trusts and committals to prison for contempt of court.
If you suspect you've been the victim of a breach of fiduciary duty, consulting with a qualified commercial attorney who can stand up for your rights is your best course of action.
Acting for a defendant to a claim for breach of fiduciary duty and receipt of secret profits brought by a large multinational company in which corresponding proceedings were issued in Latvia, Jersey and the BVI, including representing him in committal proceedings for alleged breach of a freezing order, including in cross-appeals to the Court of Appeal.
Represented major financial institution in breach of fiduciary duty trade secrets matter that resulted in favorable $ 47 million payment to client.
Kozacky Weitzel McGrath, P.C. has experience defending professionals against negligence claims and breach of fiduciary duty allegations in Illinois.
Minority shareholders in closely - held corporations regarding breach of fiduciary duty and voting trust claims
David Joseph has acted as Sole or Junior Counsel in a number of complex fraud actions involving inter alia complex interlocutory relief, recovery of stolen property, resolution of disputes between shareholders / partners, allegations of fraud and deceit, breach of fiduciary duty and restraint of use of performance bonds and letters of credit.
a Malaysian - based investor in successfully obtaining a NZ$ 3m judgment against a former joint venture partner, involving breach of fiduciary duty and dishonest assistance claims
With precedent - setting cases awarding these damages, as well as for invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of mental suffering, defamation, loss of reputation, breach of fiduciary duty and even negligence, garden variety dismissals now flirt with becoming significant lawsuits.
A developer, Fraser, sued several environmentalists and a municipality for negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, interference with contractual relations, conspiracy of tort, collusion and bad faith during a zoning dispute.
Over the years Mark has dealt with many high - profile sports and intellectual property disputes, often in the Formula 1 industry and also with breach of fiduciary duty claims and employment related matters.
The plaintiff subsequently issued an action against the University and a number of faculty members seeking damages on the basis of breach of contract, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty.
Recent examples include defending against a civil RICO claim, allegations of discriminatory lending practices under the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and insurance coverage claims, as well as prosecuting a breach of construction contract claim and various tort and contract claims related to a real estate dispute.
Obtained $ 50 million for Pacific Life against Bank of New York Mellon at conclusion of motions for summary judgment in breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty matter in an investment mismanagement case.
She won a case involving insurance breach of fiduciary duty when customers of a Lavaca County restaurant became sick with Hepatitis A.
Peter has handled well in excess of 1000 securities litigation matters involving claims for violation of federal and state securities laws, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, unauthorized trading, unsuitability, elder abuse and related claims.
Dishonest assistance with breach of fiduciary duty — Duty of care owed by bank — Whether duty broken — Illegality — Attribution — Contributory negligence — Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945.
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