White Collar Crimes

Securities fraud is a certain kind of white collar financial crime that includes a number of illegal activities. One of the most common types of securities fraud is insider trading, although it is not the only type of securities fraud. In very broad strokes,...

As we gaze back on the year that was 2017, few common themes stand out as prevalently as the public's appetite for digging up dirt on figures of power and success and turning the tables on them. In many cases, the figures went before the court of public opinion and...

If you face fraud allegations, you may feel enormous pressure to come out swinging in order to defend yourself. This an understandable response, but may not prove as effective as you might hope. In fact, your response to fraud allegations can greatly impact the...

Criminal charges of any kind can have a significant impact on your life. If convicted, the penalties you could face may include time behind bars, fines and other consequences. It is imperative to confront criminal charges, no matter the type or the nature of the case...

Owning a home or some other piece of real estate is often seen as a cornerstone of the American Dream. However, in the modern real estate market, buying real estate of nearly any kind usually involves securing a mortgage loan to finalize the purchase. If some party in...

Bribery is a serious criminal charge, one that can carry significant jail time as well as monetary penalties. If you face bribery charges, you need to act quickly to preserve your rights and privileges by fighting the charges with everything you have available. This...

Complying with each and every regulation and law that pertains to corporate business is a daunting task. In fact, one new ruling is creating quite a bit controversy within certain business circles because of the implications it has for many end users who use...

Criminal charges are scary. You know that there is a lot at stake when you are facing any type of charge, and it can be useful to know what to expect in order to build an effective defense. This is also true of white-collar crimes, even though many people may...

While many talking heads on the news might have you believe that corporate financial fraud is somehow above the law, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) considers identifying and prosecuting it to be a chief priority. Though fraud may take many forms, and is...

Identity theft is an exceptionally common form of theft in the modern world, and nearly every adult has experienced it at some point or another. The prosecution of identity theft and other forms of forgery varies from state to state, but many of the core principles...