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Two affirmative defenses to the FCPA’s anti-bribery provisions
The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may invoke the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act against Texas-based residents or companies suspected of making or offering bribes to foreign officials in exchange for business opportunities....
How to Report Fraud During the Pandemic
Whistleblowing and Reporting COVID-19 Fraud During a Pandemic
What is COVID-19 Related Fraud?
DOJ Prioritizes Prosecution of COVID-19 Fraud
What is fraud? A basic overview
Simply living everyday life opens the door to hundreds of possible fraudulent scams. Perhaps the easiest way to avoid a con is to look for the “too good to be true” aspect. But that’s easier said than done. Even vigilant individuals or businesses can be victims of...
Do you get an attorney to represent you during grand jury proceedings?
Before a prosecutor can charge you with a white-collar crime, a grand jury must meet to decide if there is enough evidence to charge you with the crime. A grand jury is a group of people chosen from your local community or within your state. The state puts the jury...
Obstructing justice will complicate an embezzlement case
Embezzlement is a serious criminal offense under both federal and Texas state law. This crime typically occurs when someone uses his or her position to misappropriate funds. If you are facing criminal charges for embezzlement, it is critical that you defend yourself...
Common types of healthcare fraud
There are many types of healthcare facilities in Texas. Each type of facility can have similar opportunities to misrepresent or deceive information in order to receive reimbursement. There are a few common types of healthcare fraud providers should be aware of. The...
Concerns about white-collar crime sentences
White-collar crimes are much different than typical criminal charges. They often do not have immediately apparent victims, and they do not involve violence. In addition, the people who commit these crimes are often higher-income earners in positions of power with no...
What is a domestic concern under the FCPA?
Since 1977, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has been in effect in the United States. Like many laws, it has undergone some amendments over the years, such as in 1998, but the core and original intention of the act remains the same as when it was first enacted...
What are the most common white collar crimes?
The term “white collar crime” covers a wide range of individual crimes. Per the Federal Bureau of Investigation, however, all of these crimes have one thing in common: some form of deceit or fraud on the part of the perpetrator for the purpose of his or her own...
