The Federal Bureau of Investigations defines white-collar crime as a range of frauds committed by a section of the population, particularly businesses and government officials. It is usually non-violent, yet criminal in nature and involves money; either someone trying...
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White Collar Criminal Defense
FAQs about insider trading
What is insider trading? Insider trading is buying or selling stock using material, confidential information to gain an unfair advantage. Who is an “insider”? An insider is someone who has access to confidential information about the corporation. These individuals...
International tax havens and tax evasion
Specific locations worldwide attract business owners looking to cut their tax bills. Many countries offer banking services and special tax cuts for international businesses, but in many cases, businesses that take advantage of these services are evading the payment of...
Corporate malfeasance
In the case of most large corporations, you will inevitably have to deal with misconduct. As an executive, however, you need to be aware of the potential ramifications of this type of crime, how common it is and how it could be happening right in front of your eyes,...
Defenses in “white-collar” crimes
A “white-collar” crime describes an offense of a non-violent nature. Some examples include corporate fraud, embezzlement and money laundering. The FBI has a dedicated unit to analyze and solve complex investigations involving white-collar crime. Arrests for...
A new playbook from the DOJ
The Justice Department released a new corporate crime enforcement playbook that many feel raises the stakes. It represents the Biden administration’s initial and substantive revisions to how prosecutors handle white-collar criminal investigations. Of particular...
DOJ announces crackdown on white collar crimes
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a crackdown on economic crimes like theft and fraud. The announcement comes after a report finding that investigations into corporate crimes have significantly decreased in recent years. But what does...
Embezzlement: a key prosecutorial white collar crime focus
Any representative list of so-called “white collar” crimes will invariably be lengthy and marked by highly differentiated activity. A general online overview of the topic spotlights wrongdoing relevant to the following financially motivated behaviors: Ponzi schemes...
How to defend against tax evasion charges
To be convicted of tax evasion, a company or person must knowingly pay fewer taxes than they owe or commit fraud to reduce their tax liability. The government must prove the defendant intended to avoid paying their share of taxes. Mistakes or carelessness in...
White collar crime: a complex and closely scrutinized sphere
It’s certainly fair to say that the white collar criminal realm is not well understood by the general public. There are a number of common perceptions that, while commanding some validity, are often overblown or simplified. It is actually the case that the white...