Learning that your company has come under the scrutiny of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can be understandably fear-inducing. You may not even understand how your company drew the attention of the SEC in the first place. But now is not a time for...
There are many different ways to launder money when you are reaping the financial rewards of an illegal enterprise. One that has become increasingly popular in the cyber age is to recruit people — associates, friends and even strangers targeted on the internet — to...
White collar crime is something that happens at both the corporate level and the individual level, and the Department of Justice addresses both. However, many of the new rules that they have introduced apply to corporations, and they may impact the way that the DOJ...
Most people assume that finding fingerprints at the scene is a sure-fire way to determine who committed a specific crime. You see this all the time in detective shows. The detective finds prints at the scene, and everyone involved acts as if they've solved the case. ...
Successful construction projects can require a significant investment of time, resources, and money. Often, projects reach completion with little cause for concern. However, with tight budgets and deadlines as well as numerous parties involved, the potential for...
In the event of past corporate malfeasances, a corporation may require oversight as they move on in the future. The commission of such oversights typically lies with corporate monitors. Although individuals might have heard the term corporate monitorship before, or...
When a person is facing serious criminal charges, it’s not uncommon for prosecutors and defense attorneys to negotiate a plea deal. This is typically not something you want to consider if you’re innocent – nor would any reputable attorney ask you to. However, for...
The best way to avoid legal issues is to make sure that everyone in your organization knows and understands the practices and procedures they need to follow to remain compliant with all local, state, federal and industry regulations as well as regulations that may...
Regulatory compliance is when businesses adhere to state, federal and international regulations relevant to their operations. All companies must follow certain laws and regulations as part of their operations. For instance, it might involve observing the Occupational...
In most drug or gun cases, law enforcement agencies often rely on the public to provide information on a criminal's suspicious activities. Police often receive these tips when concerned residents call them in via emergency phone lines, like 911. Such tips received...