Civil fraud litigation often moves quickly from the question of what happened to the question of what can still be recovered. When funds are gone, assets have been moved, or property has changed hands, plaintiffs may seek interim remedies to preserve value while the underlying lawsuit proceeds. A recent Ontario Superior Court decision, Crepulja et […]
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Vacation Rental Fraud Increasing in Ontario
With vaccines on the rise and restrictions lifting across the province, many people are looking to take advantage of the summer months by vacationing with family and friends. International travel is still a somewhat restricted proposition, and so the domestic rental market has been hotter than ever this year, with people looking to escape the […]
Fraud, Letters of Credit & the Autonomy Principle
A standby letter of credit is a promise from a bank to a creditor that the bank will pay funds to the creditor in the event of a default by a debtor, so long as certain conditions are met. For example, a commercial landlord may require a standby letter of credit from a tenant’s bank […]