Insider trading refers to the buying or selling of a publicly traded company's stock based on non-public, material information about that company. It is illegal and can lead to serious penalties. But what if you have accidentally committed insider trading without...
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Rights and legal processes for money laundering investigations
Being under investigation for money laundering can be a distressing situation with potentially severe consequences. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to understand the investigation process, your rights and the legal implications. Money...
Why is insider trading a crime?
Insider trading is a term many people have a passing familiarity with. But what exactly is it? More importantly, why are the penalties associated with insider trading so high? Defining insider trading The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission takes a look at insider...
How inaccurate business reporting can lead to fraud charges
When you report your business financials every year, you share your financial standing with your internal stakeholders, such as upper management, and external stakeholders, including your creditors, investors, the IRS and the SEC. Because companies, vendors and...
What should you know about check fraud?
Are you facing allegations of check fraud? This could have a serious negative impact on your reputation, even costing you your job or freedom. In order to avoid these terrible outcomes, it is best to understand as much as possible about check fraud. Stolen checks The...
Tips for fighting tax evasion charges
Every taxpayer has a legal obligation to file accurate tax returns. Reporting your income and tax liabilities correctly reduces your chances of an audit and protects against potential tax evasion claims. Tax evasion charges imply a willful avoidance of tax liability...
What is wire fraud versus mail fraud?
Wire and mail fraud both exist as similar crimes with similar penalties. However, there are a few distinctions between the two that change how the law views them. What are these distinctions, and how much of an impact do they have on the potential penalties a person...
What are common white-collar crime charges?
Until someone you know faces white-collar criminal charges, you may not understand what that means. While many crimes fall under this umbrella, some are more common than others. White-collar crimes are those that do not involve violence but cause some kind of...
North Carolina resident pleads guilty in Medicaid fraud case
Residents of North Carolina rely on the state's Medicaid program to cover their health care. Sometimes bad actors try to take advantage of the program, using fraud to obtain payments. A North Carolina man recently pled guilty to conspiring in a scheme to defraud the...
What are the characteristics of white collar crime?
There are multiple classifications for crimes. You may hear people refer to felonies, violent crimes, misdemeanors, infractions and white-collar crimes. Sometimes, the names refer to a specific type of crime. For example, a white-collar crime also falls under the...