Salomon v. MatteâThompson
The Supreme Court held a lawyer liable for repeated investment recommendations, reassurances and conflict-of-interest conduct that contributed to clientsâ Ponzi-scheme losses.
- Duty to advise
- Duty of loyalty (conflict of interest)
- Standard of appellate review (palpable and overriding error)
- Causation
- Liability for referrals
- Appellate-review