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SEC Whistleblower Awards Already Surpasses Amounts Awarded Last Year

03/16/2021
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Firm News

In fiscal year 2021, the SEC has already paid roughly $188 million to whistleblowers, which surpasses last year’s total dollar of payments of $175 million. Recent payouts include awards of $9.2 million and $3 million. Jane Norberg, Chief of…

What elements must be met for embezzlement?

03/12/2021
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Fraud

Embezzlement is often the subject of big, splashy news stories or the focus of dramatic movies, but many do not fully understand what this offense entails. It is a form of white-collar crime where people misappropriate assets that they…

What does Texas consider a criminal conspiracy?

03/02/2021
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Criminal Defense

Charges of conspiracy to commit a crime can result in additional legal consequences beyond those for the crime itself. Frequently, clients are unaware they have engaged in conspiracy by Texas law. Review the state’s definition of a conspiracy and…

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