One of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) primary roles is to enforce federal securities regulations and laws. New York’s Investor Protection Bureau (IPB) maintains oversight over any state securities code violations. Both of these agencies engage in...
Every aspect of the real estate industry is highly competitive. Whether you are a loan officer or a real estate agent that represents buyers and sellers, you work hard for every lead and every sale that you complete. High volume is not the only way to make a living...
If you are suspected of committing a white collar crime, then you need to be sure to take action right away to protect yourself. White collar crimes may not be violent acts, but they have serious implications for people all over society. As a result, convictions may...
White-collar crime is fairly common in New York and around the country, but not many people are actually prosecuted for committing offenses like embezzlement, bribery or fraud. U.S. attorneys prosecuted just 37 executives from companies with more than 50 employees for...
White-collar crimes in New York refer to several nonviolent crimes related to commercial finance and business committed for monetary gain. Some examples of white-collar crimes include mortgage fraud, embezzlement, forgery and ID theft. Many of these crimes are...
Federal authorities have charged the founder and former CEO of a New York City private equity firm with securities and wire fraud in connection with a scheme that allegedly bilked investors out of tens of millions of dollars. A conviction on both counts could send the...
If you are a New York City resident, you may be accused of forgery if there is enough evidence to back it up. However, it is that evidence that tends to be challenged by defense counsel as the debate of what really counts as forgery continues. The following includes...
When it comes to matters like opening shell companies, avoiding taxes and having off-shore bank accounts, the line between lawful and unlawful actions can be razor-thin. Add to this the fact that state, federal and even international laws are always changing, and...
If you live in New York and the government has served you with federal wire fraud charges, you may be wondering precisely what the government says that you did wrong. In order to prove their case, the government will have to prove that you have four different things....
Embezzlement may seem to be a “cut and dry” crime to prove. If an employee directed a New York business’ funds to his/her personal accounts, doing so might appear to be embezzlement. However, not all accusations of embezzlement may revolve around obvious, provable...