Working in a pharmacy requires attention to detail and good customer service. People feeling stressed about medical expenses and dealing with various symptoms can be a challenge for pharmacists and their support professionals to handle. In addition to checking for...
Mail and wire fraud laws are powerful tools that federal prosecutors use. These laws make it a crime to use the mail, phone, email or internet to cheat someone out of money or property. Since most business today happens through electronic messages or online platforms,...
Most people know about the “white collar” crimes of fraud, embezzlement and bribery. You might also hear the term “tunneling,” which is often referred to as “corporate looting.” This can involve one or more of these other offenses. It’s generally more subtle than...
People often think of embezzlement in a rather direct form, such as a financial officer who accesses a company’s accounts and transfers money to their own account. Another example could be someone who is charged with taking the earnings from a local deli to the bank...
It is certainly possible for companies to break the law and face ramifications. A company that is accused of committing fraud may face significant financial fines, for example. In some situations, criminal allegations could be serious enough to put the owner of the...
Business owners, executives and financial professionals are at a heightened risk of white-collar criminal charges. Some people face accusations of fraud or embezzlement. Others could face prosecution related to allegations of money laundering. The government tracks...
Not every failed event ends in a courtroom, but when money disappears and refund delays pile up, you may face more than just reputational damage. If you managed the budget, handled ticketing or accepted sponsor funds, you're in a position where things can spiral...
It’s one thing to watch headlines about high-profile corruption cases from a safe distance. It’s quite another to see your own name attached to a bribery charge. Whether it stems from a business deal gone sideways or another misstep, a bribery allegation does more...
Were you recently approached about investing in a “guaranteed” opportunity? Since few investments are guaranteed to turn a profit, you could be wading into the dangerous waters of a Ponzi scheme. You like to believe that you wouldn’t fall for a scam, but the fact is...
Many people assume that criminal liability only applies if someone knew about or took part in the wrongdoing. However, in business partnerships, things are not always that simple. Under certain circumstances, a partner can face serious consequences for a crime they...
