Financial officers, trustees and some other agents have a fiduciary duty to act due diligently when placed in a position to oversee a client's property (money, personal property, real estate, computer data, etc.) and not use it for their personal gain. When an...
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How seriously should you take a securities fraud investigation?
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...
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...
What is healthcare fraud and how does it happen?
Healthcare fraud is one of the most prosecuted white-collar crimes in the U.S. Basically, you can be charged with healthcare fraud if you provide false or misleading information to a health insurance provider with the intention of making unauthorized benefits claims...
2 things to keep in mind if you are accused of insurance fraud
If you lose your property (home or business) in a fire or sustain an injury in an accident that is not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation through your insurance claim. Depending on the nature of your claim, the insurance payout may cover your medical...
Can pre-arrest counsel help in white-collar crime investigations?
Lately, you have noticed some unusual goings on wherever you happen to be. Strange vehicles park outside your home and business for hours, and even your social media accounts are attracting out-of-the-ordinary attention. These are just two methods the police and...
What is identity theft?
Many people closely guard information about themselves. This is a good idea, but there are times when someone may need to give out their personal information. Identity theft is a serious matter now, especially because of the ease of doing certain things online....
3 additional charges that could make white-collar charges worse
Realizing the authorities are investigating you on suspicion of a white-collar crime can sometimes lead you to do things that worsen your situation. It would be a real shame if the original charges amounted to nothing, but you still end up penalized for something you...
Why were you charged with racketeering?
Racketeering is a term used for criminal acts that involve things like extortion and that involve a “racket.” In this way, the racket is a scheme you organize to make a profit illegally. Usually, this charge describes patterns of illegal activity outlined in the...
How do I choose a white-collar crime lawyer?
Choosing the right white-collar crime lawyer can be the difference between freedom and jail. This starts from their very first interaction with the prosecution and police and is ongoing throughout the New York criminal justice system. This is why it is so important to...