If you open the window one morning to see a police officer rifling through your trash can, you need to understand your rights. They’re not looking for leftover food but for something that could help them prosecute you for a crime. Any evidence they find may be...
Doing business can swiftly become much more challenging if you are accused of failing to comply with the rules set by local, state or federal agencies governing your industry. You might be forced to stop trading or carrying out certain activities until the matter is...
When a government agency awards a contract for the procurement of goods or services, it has to follow procurement rules and regulations. If it does not, one of the interested parties to the contract can challenge the bidding process - from the terms of solicitation to...
People in just about any kind of business who have the responsibility for deciding who is awarded a contract or gets a lucrative business deal can find themselves being offered a kickback. Basically, a kickback is a bribe. How does this apply to doctors? It’s illegal...
When you are found guilty of a criminal offense and sentenced, you probably have your eyes on appealing the judgment. But, what are your chances of a successful appeal? It all boils down to the facts of your case and if the trial court followed the law in...
Regulatory compliance is crucial to the existence and future of your company, but it’s not always easy to manage. Failure, however, can lead to big civil (and, potentially, criminal) penalties. With that in mind, what can your company do to avoid the costly legal and...
Maybe there was a burglary in your brother’s neighborhood, or maybe your buddy just moved to a rural area where they feel alone and exposed. Either way, they’d like to get a gun for protection – and that sounds wise enough to you. You’re a firm believer in the Second...
Politicians, government officials and other public figures are held to a pretty high standard of behavior. When they violate that standard, it can be more than just an ethical failing. It can lead to serious criminal charges. That’s why if you hold a public office or...
Even when using prescription medications, which are legal, there are certain ways in which people can find themselves facing serious charges. These medications, after all, are controlled substances and need to be treated as such. There are many ways that legal...
You know well that insider trading is illegal, and you're not allowed to make trades based on proprietary information that you have access to before the general public. Doing so would give you an advantage in making your trades because you would know if the price was...