Fraud

The common conceptual image that many in New York may have of fraud schemes is likely of a high-profile executive who steals millions from a large company and corporation. In reality, however, fraud can occur amongst anyone from any walk of life. Any action meant to...

People often invest in securities in New York with the naive expectation of generating significant returns on their investments in a short amount of time. In reality, short-term financial gains made from securities are much more modest, with some people even losing...

You hear the word "fraud," and immediately may think of nefarious characters looking to steal millions from businesses or private citizens in New York. In reality, however, fraud accusations can be far-reaching. The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines it as "the...

Perhaps one of the reason why so many are seemingly quick to adjudicate those accused of crimes in New York as being guilty in the court of public opinion is that they view criminal activity as being largely "black-and-white" (either one did commit a crime, or he or...

When you own your own business in New York (or are least charged with the marketing one), you may quickly discover that achieving success often requires not only staying current with industry best practices, but also in observing and learning from your competitors....

No matter how the situation panned out, a fraud charge can often be the beginning of a long and arduous legal battle. Some New York residents who have faced repercussions for such charges are left picking up the pieces long after a charge has come and gone. According...

Wise use of your money may include placing it in investment accounts in the hope of generating a strong return over time. However, if you are like most in New York, you are more than likely a "hands off" investor that leaves the management of your portfolio to a...

Among one of the most common types of white collar crimes in New York City is wire fraud. Similar to mail fraud, wire fraud constitutes as any financial deceit using informational technology, and comes with serious consequences. Those charged with wire fraud often...

New York residents who find themselves unable to work due to an injury or illness related to their jobs may well be eligible to file for and receive workers' compensation benefits. If they have additional personal insurance coverage that provides lost income benefits,...

Any person in New York who has ever tried to get a ticket to a major concert or even to a popular play or musical knows that it can be difficult to get the seat they want at the price they are willing to pay. Purchasing tickets to events like these today is different...