When you are placed in a position of trust over assets, whether those assets are property or money, you are expected to act in an honest manner. You must ensure that you aren't doing anything that might be perceived as underhanded. You might be charged with criminal...
Month: June 2016
Avoidance versus evasion: When are tax reduction practices illegal?
Dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) likely falls within the top three when making a list of things you would like to avoid. Unfortunately, 2,400 citizens of the United States will probably soon find agents of the IRS knocking on their door as a result of...
Corruption charges for 3 New York City police officials
On Monday, June 20, three officials with the New York Police Department were arrested on charges of corruption. Two of the officials are accused of taking bribes of over $100,000, including a trip to Las Vegas, expensive game tickets and the services of a call...
What damages may be sought in a copyright infringement case?
Copyright infringement is the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work. There are some uses of a copyrighted work that are considered fair use, though, and are not considered copyright infringement.The best way for someone to avoid copyright infringement is to get...
The importance of keeping your criminal record clean
The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates that more than 250 million arrests have occurred in the United States over the course of the last 20 years. Due to this massive number of arrests, the FBI has collected 77.7 million names in its master database. That...
Pro golfer and investment advisor accused of insider trading
Many readers of this blog know of the golfer Phil Mickelson, who won five big golf championships and has numerous endorsement deals. The golfer was recently accused of insider trading, in a scandal that involved ex-investment banker Thomas Walters and Las Vegas sports...