$1.$ To what extent $($if any$)$ is Lorne Albaum blameworthy for the Taylor$$s losses? Please explain your rationale.

Assume that TRC Capital is not violating U$.$S$.$ or Canadian securities law. Under that circumstance $($and assuming you aren$$t desperate for a job$),$ would you be willing to work for TRC Capital as a direct report to Lorne Albaum? If you have any reservations, what are they?$1.$