Johnson v First Rand: Implications for Mortgage UDC Cases

The Supreme Court decision in Johnson v First Rand has reinforced and clarified the legal framework for mortgage undisclosed commission (UDC) cases. The ruling upholds long-standing principles around fiduciary duties, bribery, and disclosure, while also removing ambiguities that previously existed. On bribery, the Court maintained that it remains a strict liability tort, rejecting attempts to…