Judge Freezes Assets in Trust Dispute | Calgary News

A judge has expanded an asset freeze on separatist lawyer Jeff Rath, amid explosive claims from the Tallcree First Nation that he misappropriated millions from their trust funds — money his firm managed since 2017. Rath denies wrongdoing, insisting fees were approved by the band council. The court now demands sworn financial disclosures from Rath and his firm by late July and early August, as an investigative receiver is appointed to track down missing funds. With beneficiaries including minors, lawyers for the First Nation vow to protect their rights and recover the money — after previous rulings found Rath’s fees excessive. His firm was recently removed as trustee, and the legal battle rages on as the court works to safeguard assets while the case unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0490124a23a30c3f