Any time you are named as a person of interest in—or the target of—a New York securities fraud investigation, consider it cause for great concern. Even if you feel you did nothing wrong, such an investigation could lead to substantial legal and economic hardships. The...
Month: February 2023
Can anyone access a sealed criminal record?
Having a criminal record can have a major impact on your life. For example, there are some companies that will not hire anyone who has a felony record. They can run background checks, so they can discover your record if they want to, and it may be a barrier to your...
Are polygraphs admissible in criminal cases?
The polygraph, also known as a lie detector test, is a method of lie detection that has been used for many years. But how accurate is it, really? And should you take one if you're ever asked to do so? How do lie detector tests work? Lie detectors, or polygraph tests,...
The wrong drinking buddies could lead to insider trading charges
For investing to be fair, those purchasing an interest in a company or otherwise making major money moves need to base their actions on publicly-available information. Those with access to non-public information, such as the knowledge that a business will soon declare...