Applying for a government contract requires such high levels of preparation, that most companies just won’t bother. Hence, especially if you work in a niche field, you may find yourself with only a few competitors and you might know them well. You know that setting a...
Large drug operations and human trafficking rings are all cash businesses – and that means their operators have to find a way to disguise the origins of that money before they can use any of it without attracting a lot of attention from the authorities. That’s where...
Reducing a felony charge to a misdemeanor can be desirable for several reasons. First, misdemeanors typically carry lighter penalties, which minimizes the social stigma associated with a conviction. Second, you will not lose your civil rights, such as the right to...
Corporate internal investigations are critical for identifying and addressing potential misconduct within an organization. The benefits are numerous, including prevention of recurring issues, positive stakeholder perception, improved corporate governance and...
At its most basic, it’s all about doing the right thing - isn’t it? Compliance and ethics both have important parts to play in your business and they’re not separate from one another. They do, however, mean different things to different people and it’s hard to put an...
Following conviction of a crime, there is a legal process to be followed if you wish to challenge the validity of that conviction. This is what’s called the appeals process. While ideally no one would spend any time wrongly incarcerated for a crime they did not...
The police can pull over vehicles under reasonable suspicion that the driver is breaking the law or doing something that could result in a traffic violation. During a traffic stop, the officer can ask the driver for their license and registration. After a few...
While you may understand the state and federal labor laws, your employees may not. You may need to conduct compliance training for your employees so they understand the consequences of violating labor laws. Here’s what you could do: 1. Harassment and discrimination...
You love your home so much. And you love your privacy too. As such, it goes without saying that you wouldn’t appreciate someone invading your privacy without your approval, let alone in search of evidence that they can use against you in a court of law. However, if...
Even the most seasoned trader can end up on the wrong side of the law. Characterized by intentional misrepresentation of investment information or decisions, securities fraud is a serious federal offense with far-reaching legal and personal implications if you are...