The typical image of bribery involves someone offering cash or perks as a way to procure something illegally. California "bribe-givers" don't usually operate in a vacuum. Bribery requires more than one participant to occur. The person receiving the bribe may break the...
Individuals in California and around the country who purchase or sell securities after receiving confidential information are often, but not always, guilty of insider trading. To determine whether or not the law has been broken, the Securities and Exchange Commission...
Otherwise referred to as stock fraud, investment fraud can happen in many ways. This type of fraud occurs when someone misrepresents any information an investor would use to make investing-related decisions. Securities fraud can involve organizations, corporations,...
Mail fraud is defined as any fraudulent activity that uses the mail to defraud others. This could be through traditional mail, by phone, or online. There are many different types of mail fraud that California citizens may be charged with. Financial fraud One of the...
California investors who want to make a great deal of money may be enticed to enter into a Ponzi scheme. These schemes are both highly illegal and can result in heavy fines or even jail time for those who participate in them. Ponzi schemes are classified as...
While you may think of theft and embezzlement as the same thing, the law defines them differently. The consequences for embezzlement are somewhat different than the consequences for theft in California. By understanding the differences, you'll be better suited to...
Home values in California and around the nation have remained steady, and in some areas, they have actually risen. This has led potential homebuyers to want to get in the action. However, for many, that is simply not possible due to their financial standing. It is...
Businesses and organizations in California and around the country run thousands of sweepstakes and contests each year, but not all offers to send in entries that could win money or prizes are legitimate. The Federal Trade Commission receives more than 100,000...
For the most part, you do not face personal liability for the employee actions you take at work — unless, of course, you commit a crime such as embezzlement, computer fraud, etc. However, your personal liability risk increases if you work as a supervisor, manager or...
Fyre Festival ignites controversy after collapse Last summer, thousands of would-be concert attendees flocked to the Bahamas for what they thought would be the festival of a lifetime. The Fyre Festival was promoted as a one-of-a-kind opportunity where attendees could...
