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In Texas, public employees have the right to call attention to illegal conduct without fearing repercussions or retaliation. Texas Whistleblower Act provides certain protections at the state and federal levels. How the Texas Whistleblower Act protects public...
As a business manager, the last thing you want to encounter is seeing your company in the news for illegal or unethical practices. Facing investigations by the federal government may also cause you some discomfort and understandably so. One reason whistleblowers...
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Embezzlement, a white collar crime. will have a number of especially challenging issues to work through. Whenever embezzlement charges arise, those facing allegations of wrongdoing have numerous financial and legal repercussions to take into account. The outcome of a...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has broad authority to investigate violations of federal securities law. While the SEC has a variety of ways to uncover illegal insider trading, the commission regularly relies on information from whistleblowers. To...
A Houston man, Lee Price III, allegedly collected $1.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) relief funds on account of two businesses with no known employees, and purchased a Lamborghini Urus, a Rolex watch, and real estate among other extravagant personal...
Individuals facing fraud-related charges may face lengthy jail sentences, steep fines and probationary periods. These hurdles can cause notable setbacks even for the most innovative and productive of professionals in the field. Financial fraud - an umbrella term...
In short, it is technically possible to face a money laundering conviction in Texas even if you are not intentionally breaking the law; however, understanding State Penal Code definitions and laws surrounding this issue may shed light on your concerns. Money...
In March 2020, The Department of Justice (DOJ) directed federal prosecutors to prioritize their investigation and prosecution of fraud relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because so many Americans and small businesses are suffering from the economic effects of the...
