When someone is accused of a felony offense, especially one involving finances, it is possible the criminal counts will quickly begin to accumulate as investigators dig into the person's history. For example, charges of embezzlement can often go hand in hand with...
Part of a politician's job is earning the trust of the constituents. This is often a challenge, especially when working against the tactics of the opponent and the zeal of the press. During an election, it seems as if every moment of a politician's life is under a...
In California and across the country, business partnerships are often compared to marriages. They include many similar characteristics in the way partners run the business together, and they may end in civil litigation if the partners are no longer able to get along....
Business dealings can often get very complicated, and sometimes it is necessary to shift funds around in legal but unorthodox ways, especially if the company is relatively new. Zealous criminal investigators, alerted by suspicious insiders, may see transfers of money...
Concert and event promoters carry a significant amount of responsibility. In addition to lining up acts for their events, the promoters must advertise the events and ensure everything is in place on the date of the show. When things go wrong, it is often the promoter...
Whether it is tax money, investments or donations, if an official or agency is entrusted with funds, the public is depending on the safe and reasonable management of those funds. When someone has responsibility for managing public money but is accused of using it for...
California concert and festival promoters have many details to attend to, especially if they have a popular act headlining the event. In addition to ensuring logistics run smoothly and that the talent is satisfied, promoters place their reputations and their jobs on...
A California man is currently facing an uncertain future in the wake of federal charges that he accepted kickbacks in the course of his duties. Charges of white collar crimes can be complex, requiring a thorough understanding of many different areas. In this...
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...
