Good People Doing Bad Things: When a Fraud Case Is About More Than the Fraudsters

Many years ago, I represented investors who had poured millions of dollars into a venture to acquire, refurbish, and market specialized aircraft. Before we filed suit, the evidence strongly suggested that the two brokers who were marketing the aircraft: had diverted company funds for their own benefit; Concealed critical information from the investors; and Engaged …

When Founders Litigate the Wrong Case: How Ego, Reputation, and Technical Defenses Can Destroy a Winnable Fraud Defense

Startup litigation often turns on a deceptively simple question: What is the case actually about? In many founder disputes, the answer that matters most is not the one management gives itself internally, or even the one lawyers debate in conference rooms. It is the one jurors ultimately adopt after weeks of testimony. And sometimes sophisticated …