Investment is a way for people to take the resources they already have and increase them. It is also a way for businesses and those with business concepts to secure funding to start a company or expand operations. Investment can also be a way for people to trick and...
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White Collar Criminal Defense
What’s a “person of interest” in a criminal investigation?
It’s never good to hear your name (or the name of anybody you love) bandied about on the news as a “person of interest” in a criminal investigation. But, what exactly does that mean? How should you respond? Here’s what you need to keep in mind. The term “person of...
Why do prosecutors offer plea bargains?
Plea deals are very common in U.S. criminal cases. In fact, 98% of all federal cases are resolved through plea deals of one form or another. Defendants can be agreeable to plea deals for several reasons, depending on their circumstances. Oftentimes, they decide that a...
Common myths about white-collar crime
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...
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...
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