What is insider trading? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission examines the potential issues that stem from insider trading. Insider trading happens when an individual uses information not yet available to the public in their stock decisions. For...
What do you know about building a copyright infringement case?
Recently, a person or an entity in Texas accused you of copyright infringement. You want to clear the air and assert your rights, but how do you build your defense? Chron explains the elements of proving copyright violations. Make your case by understanding the...
What is a RICO crime?
You likely hear stories of confrontations between law enforcement authorities and organized crime rings and immediately dismiss the notion of you ever becoming caught up in such activity. That is what makes the news of you facing charges of racketeering so shocking....
Complying with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Under the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, an individual or a business may face charges over allegations of bribery. Examples of bribery include offering foreign officials money, services or property in exchange for profitable contracts. According to the Securities...
High-profile embezzlement cases and your reputation
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...
How can you catch embezzlement?
In business, embezzlement often occurs due to a trusted person within the company. Embezzlement, for instance, is a misappropriation of funds. Embezzlement can compromise your business, so when caught, you have to act quickly. If you have a company with an accounting...
The penalties for financial fraud
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...
Is it possible to unwittingly launder money in Texas?
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...
DOJ Continues to Prioritize and Combat CARES Act and COVID-19 Fraud
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...
3 common ways the SEC uncovers illegal insider trading
In theory, the securities market should be a level playing field that offers no advantages to anyone. In practice, though, that may not be the case. Individuals who owe a fiduciary duty to someone else may use private information to buy or sell securities. This...
