Originally Posted by
TMKTakot
Overgeneralizing capitalism* here. If that were the case then Ponzi schemes wouldn't be illegal. You also see relevant issues with contracts where one party doesn't realize the true value (through misrepresentation typically, but not always) of a good or service. I agree that holding client/customer resources is in bad faith, but bad faith breeds bad faith.
financial gain is implied in legal context within the constraints of the law, an enforceable contract. Gains from Ponzi schemes or illegal drug would illegal. Are U hung up on 'bad faith' and I think all mixed up?