Lying is inconsistent with the duty of loyalty owed by all fiduciaries. Gregg v. Transportation Workers of America International, 343 F.3d 833 (6th Cir. 2003). A fiduciary also may not materially mislead beneficiaries. Varity Corp. v. Howe, 516 U.S. 489, 505 (1996). A fiduciary must give complete and accurate information in response to participants’ questions. [...]

When I realized the judge had just used his official position to benefit himself I put together a motion for substitution of judge based on breach of fiduciary duty principles. Here is some more of the authority I incorporated into that motion: 8. A fiduciary may accept a benefit but the transaction must be beyond [...]