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White collar crimes occur more than the average New Yorker might assume. Sometimes, what begins as a harmless financial plan can later turn into an illegal procedure in which all of those involved could face serious penalties. In addition to hefty jail time and costs,...
Copyright laws are complicated, and their application varies from case to case. However, it is important for people in New York to understand the basic tenants of copyright law in order to avoid unintentional infringement. According to Business Dictionary, copyright...
If you have been charged with identity theft, you may be struggling with a myriad of issues. Aside from stress and strong emotions, you could be worried about how the allegations will impact your future or whether you will have to spend time behind bars. At Sapone...
People taking a few dollars “under the table” for a favor to be granted later may be something that is often joked about in New York. The truth, however, is that federal officials take accusations of bribery very seriously. Indeed, according to information shared in...
As a center for global trade, New York has long been a place of opportunity. But the pursuit of financial success can come with a high cost when the SEC gets involved. Anyone who participates in trading on the stock market should be aware of insider trading laws and...
A New York banker was sentenced to three years for giving an unfair investment tip to his father. According to Newsday, the judge did not believe that the man was being honest when he claimed he did not know his father would trade on his stock tip. The banker focused...
In our last post, we talked about tax fraud and how the legal consequences associated with such a crime often are only part of the total punishment. On a personal level, someone charged or convicted of tax fraud can suffer immensely. On a professional level, an...
Doing taxes is not fun for most New Yorkers and it’s even less so when money is due to the government. As tempting as it may be to lie or omit certain information in order to pay less in taxes, getting caught doing so can result in severe penalties. It is important to...