Bribery and lobbying in California are actions taken by individuals or groups to influence decisions or actions, but they are distinct in several ways. While bribery and lobbying can be used to influence decision-making, there are some key differences between the two....
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What should you know about commercial bribery in California?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Dec 19, 2022 | Bribery
Bribery involves offering something that holds value to someone else in order to influence an action or decision. The state of California and the federal government categorize these actions as commercial bribery when they take place in a business setting. California's...
Did you actually commit bribery?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Jul 20, 2022 | Blog, Bribery
If you attempt to influence a public official in California, you could be charged with bribery. However, there are many elements to a bribery case that must be proven if the state hopes to convict you of the charge. Depending on the facts of a case, you could be...
Life destroyed: A doctor’s warning
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | May 10, 2022 | Bribery, Fraud, White Collar Crimes
Residents of California may want to learn more about the case of a doctor who accepted money from drug and device manufacturers. She has a warning for future doctors and is speaking out at medical schools to warn future doctors of this type of fraud. Facing the...
Former Amazon employee imprisoned for bribery
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Feb 16, 2022 | Bribery
Millions of people in California and around the county purchase items from Amazon's online marketplace each day. Amazon uses a complex algorithm to determine how the marketplace's millions of stores are sorted and ranked, but not all merchants play by the rules....
Former Netflix executive sentenced for fraud
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Dec 21, 2021 | Bribery
On April 30, a jury in California found the former vice president of IT operations at Netflix guilty for an alleged bribery scheme. The 52-year-old man was then sentenced on Dec. 14 to serve 30 months in prison and forfeit $700,000. He was also ordered to pay a...
Understanding the types of bribery
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Nov 5, 2021 | Bribery
If you are facing bribery charges in California, you should know the type of bribery you are accused of committing and the potential penalties. Here's what you need to know. What is bribery in California? According to California statutes, a bribe is something offered,...
Transactions made off the books can land you in prison
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Oct 14, 2021 | Bribery
Employees who stealthily offer or receive something valued at more than $1,000 in exchange for a benefit can be charged with commercial bribery. If such a fraudulent transaction is conducted without the employer's permission or knowledge, it is an illegal act with...
When do gifts count as illegal bribes?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Sep 24, 2021 | Bribery
Whether a gift counts as bribery in California depends on the circumstances of the offering. A gift that is given as a reward for an act of wrongdoing is a bribe. A gift that is given as a reward for a project that is completed successfully is not bribery. If a...
Warning signs of a kickback bribery scheme in California
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Aug 11, 2021 | Bribery
Businesses, or even government institutions, in California lose a lot of money through bribery and kickback schemes. Since companies greatly depend on efficient cash flow to thrive, such schemes can lead to constant financial struggles or the ultimate failure of a...
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