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Financial difficulties can push people to make choices they never imagined. When the pressure mounts, individuals might find themselves tempted to solve their problems in ways that are not entirely lawful. One such action is taking a loan or money from someone without...
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a powerful legal tool originally designed to combat organized crime. Over the years, its application has expanded significantly, encompassing a wide range of unlawful activities, including those related...
Some people think mail fraud is largely a thing of the past. Indeed, wire fraud, which involves using the internet or other electronic means like email, texts, social media or phone calls, to attempt to defraud people has become increasingly common. Both wire and...
Likely, you’ve heard the term “disgorgement” or even the phrase “disgorgement of ill-gotten gains. It can be one of the consequences of being found guilty of a federal crime that involves fraudulent activity that has resulted in financial losses for one or more...
White-collar crime refers to non-violent crime committed by individuals such as business and government professionals for financial rewards. There are many practices that can help business leaders to mitigate the risk that their operations face allegations of this...
Fraud involves intentional deception to gain something of value, typically money. It includes false statements, misrepresentation or dishonest conduct intended to mislead or deceive. The government prosecutes criminal fraud, and convictions can result in lengthy...
The RICO Act enables federal prosecutors to target illegal gambling operations that are part of a larger criminal enterprise. To convict someone under the Act, the prosecution must prove that they committed racketeering as part of the unlicensed gambling scheme. This...
Insider trading is a term that most investors have heard, but not everyone understands its implications or the defenses available to those accused of it. Insider trading involves buying or selling a security in breach of a fiduciary duty or other relationship of trust...
The Internet is a major venue for investment opportunities, and corporations can greatly increase their revenue through online stock recommendations. Oftentimes these stock recommendations are included in newsletters posted on investment websites. These...
The sale, exchange and investment of cryptocurrencies has become increasingly popular amongst online investors. Still, those who run platforms where these investments are made need to ensure their operations are legitimate. They do not want to be accused of operating...