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When Does an Agent Under a Power of Attorney Become Liable? A Cautionary Tale

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August was National Make-A-Will Month, but September is a good time to revisit another key component of estate and elder planning: powers of attorney (POAs). These documents are critical tools for ensuring trusted individuals...more

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Navigating Liability for Dishonest Assistance: An Account of Profit, Loss and Constructive Trusts - Supreme Court Judgment:...

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The UK Supreme Court has recently addressed novel issues concerning liability for dishonest assistance in respect of a breach of fiduciary duty, involving the acquisition and dissipation of unauthorised profits....more

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New York Court Upholds Insider-Trading Verdict

U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff denied motions for judgment as a matter of law or for a new trial after a jury found the defendants civilly liable for insider trading. The decision in SEC v. Payton (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 29, 2016)...more

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