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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...
In New York and across the United States, there were myriad allegations of people taking advantage of government programs that were used, implemented and expended during the health crisis. Even as things have somewhat returned to normal, law enforcement is still...
No one likes being pulled over by the cops, and many people are not aware of the rights they have at a traffic stop. Police officers must have reasonable suspicion to pull you over. This is a low standard. Reasonable suspicion means the officers have a reasonable...