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Flexing the Muscles of the Court—Constructive Trust for Undisclosed Assets

One of the hallmarks of property settlement agreements is the requirement for full and fair disclosure of assets and income. The need for full disclosure is self-evident—one cannot knowingly give up a ...
Law

Should the Scope of the Safe Harbor for a Constructive Trust Claim Differ Depending on Whether the Claim Is Based on State Law or Foreign Law?

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York recently denied motions to dismiss constructive trust claims asserted under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) even though the ...
The National Law Review

Imposing a Constructive Trust in Bankruptcy Cases: Federal Common Law Triumphs!

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The National Law Review

Texas Supreme Court Reverses Order in Trust Dispute Granting a Constructive

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