Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
Two years ago, when New York and the rest of the country faced unprecedented challenges and the whole global economy seemed on the verge of collapse, state and federal agencies responded with much-needed programs that pumped money into local communities. Many of these...
Most of us use our bank accounts for many different purposes, such as paying bills, depositing money and various other types of transactions. Your bank, as well as banks throughout New York and New Jersey, holds enormous sums of money in them daily. This increases the...
If you are in a business in which people trust you with their money, you need to understand that you could be charged with financial fraud. This is not to say that you actually did anything wrong, just that you could face financial fraud charges. As such, it is...
Financial fraud is taken very seriously by regulatory authorities, including the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FIRNA). FIRNA has the ability to compel you to provide testimony or produce documents related to a financial fraud investigation. What is an 8210...
It can be alarming to receive a Rule 8210 letter. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has the ability to impose stiff penalties upon brokers and firms found to be in violation of regulations. And while you shouldn’t ignore the letter, receiving one...
The consequences of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law in New York aren't limited to the steep fees and fines. Doctors and health care groups who find themselves in violation of these regulations are often left with a tarnished reputation, exclusion...
The process of a fraud investigation is an internal matter at a bank that can also involve merchants, payment processors, customers, and other parties. These investigations tend to be specific to different banks as well as the relationships between each bank and the...
White-collar crimes are on the rise in New York and the rest of the nation. The reasons for this are sometimes hard to understand. One of the biggest culprits is the fact that many people can commit these crimes without even being aware of it. However, the penalties...
Insurance fraud is the sort of white-collar crime that just about anybody in the New York City area could be accused of. Many New Yorkers might think of white collar crimes as involving corrupt businesspeople or professionals, as well as those who might be operating...
Federal bankruptcy courts provide a way for debtors to seek relief from a seemingly impossible financial situation. Filers in a New York court should expect to present documents and evidence detailing all liabilities and assets. As with all state and court...
