Securities fraud can cost you time and money. In some cases, you might be stripped of voting rights and other duties that come with being involved in publicly traded companies. Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., recently entered into a deal with the U.S....
Month: March 2018
White collar crimes: A comprehensive defense strategy is vital
A white collar crime is sometimes thought of as a minor inconvenience. In some cases, people think of these as part of the job. The fact of the matter is that many of these charges are felony charges that can greatly impact your life for the rest of your time on...
Pharma bro Martin Shkerli sentenced to prison after conviction
Martin Shkreli was recently sentenced to a prison term in connection with a conviction on conspiracy and fraud charges. The prison sentence shocked some people who thought that the "pharma bro" didn't deserve a period of incarceration that long. In fact, his defense...
Remember these points about plea deals in criminal cases
Plea bargains can help defendants to get the criminal case finished without having to go through a trial. While some people might want to present their case to a trial jury, others might want to know what is going to happen. This is where a plea deal would come into...
Multiple charges accompanied the arrest of two pharmacists
The arrest of two New York pharmacists following a 2017 federal government sting operation turned a spotlight on people who use their professional capacity to commit fraud against insurers.The pharmacists’ activities, which continued for nearly three...