The U.S. regulatory landscape evolves constantly. As a result, it is critically important for larger companies to take a proactive approach to compliance. Without a strong, proactive approach in place, seemingly innocuous gaps in compliance can become significant...
If you are facing charges of criminal wrongdoing, you may have heard that these charges are so-called wobblers. “If that’s the case,” you may be wondering, “why am I at risk of being convicted of a felony?” Understanding what a wobbler is, why you’ve been charged...
Protecting the environment is crucial. With a clean environment, the rates of diseases lower due to improved air quality, clean water supply and habitat conservation. The Environmental Protection Agency provides adequate information to help you protect your community....
Businesses need to follow state, federal and international laws in their operations. NYC guidelines provide entrepreneurs of different business types with adequate information on how to run their businesses efficiently in compliance with regulations. Nonetheless, some...
Most frauds are “inside jobs.” Fraud can come in the form of an employee stealing their employer’s cash, equipment, inventory or even intellectual property. It can also be more sophisticated – like manipulating the payroll, soliciting bribery and kickbacks and forging...
At the very basic, ethical behavior is knowing the difference between right and wrong. However, the line between right and wrong can be quite blurry in the workplace. To take the guesswork out of the equation, organizations invest a great deal of time and resources in...
Rules and regulations are extremely important in the business world, especially in this era of technology. Rules and regulations ensure that your business follows the law. Additionally, compliance protects your business, partners, employees and customers. Failure to...
If you are indicted and charged with a crime, you have several options. If you take your case to trial, you always have the possibility of an acquittal. But, what happens if you’re convicted? You can appeal the verdict. Appealing a criminal conviction, however, is a...
The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives Americans the right to own and bear arms. Unfortunately, some people abuse this right and put other people in danger. State and federal laws have been enacted that improve public protection but do not violate the...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is diligent about finding and addressing fraud. If it launches an investigation targeting your investment firm, you could be ordered to pay fines that might bankrupt your company. In some cases, imprisonment is also a...