Facing allegations of securities fraud can be overwhelming, especially when you never intended to deceive anyone. Many professionals find themselves accused simply for making a mistake or relying on inaccurate information. However, not all errors rise to the level of...
There are many financial activities that violate federal securities laws. Some people engage in insider trading because they have access to non-public information. Others might develop more complex schemes intended to enrich themselves at the expense of others....
Financial regulations in the United States are set to prevent money earned illegally from being introduced into the financial system. Because of this, some individuals who earn money from activities like the drug trade or other illegal methods have to find a way to...
The authorities take white collar crimes seriously, typically mounting an aggressive investigation that can involve multiple law enforcement agencies. Considering the resources available to federal and state investigators and prosecutors, you may think a defense is...
One common type of white-collar crime is known as a phishing scam. Many consumers are exposed to these scams, although they may not realize it at the time. The goal is to trick or manipulate consumers, often through text messages, voicemail messages, emails, social...
Spousal privilege safeguards certain communications between married partners from being disclosed in court. When it comes to white-collar cases, understanding how spousal privilege operates can help to inform your case strategy. In New York and throughout the U.S.,...
The global marketplace offers significant possibilities for those who want to make some money in the import business, bringing in goods that are either not domestically available or more cost-effective to produce overseas. However, the import business also brings its...
Credit card fraud is an increasingly consequential problem, partly because of the prevalence of online activity that fuels this kind of misconduct. This complex white-collar crime can encompass a variety of actions, from physically stealing a card to digitally...
Thousands of people each year are charged with various white-collar crimes in New York, with forgery being one of them. The popular conception of forgery might be falsified artwork or antiquities, but the crime is usually far more mundane. Forgery is creating a false...
Several computer and internet activities are criminalized under New York Penal Code Article 156. This state law classifies most cyber crimes as computer tampering, criminal possession of computer-related material, unlawful duplication of computer-related material,...