You probably know that insider trading is illegal. When someone trades securities or stock based on material nonpublic information, they are violating the law. That proprietary information is confidential. Insider trading is not allowed, nor is insider tipping. This...
It seems that people have an account for almost everything these days. From email to social media to bank accounts and investment accounts, everything is password protected -- whether you access it on a computer, phone or some other device. You may wonder what the law...
Mortgage and real estate fraud comes in many forms. People who want to buy a house might misrepresent their circumstances so that they can qualify for a loan. Brokers at a company might intentionally hire an appraiser that they know will give an inflated value to a...
You’ve probably heard about the Dark Web, but you may not be sure exactly what it is. If you aren’t, it can be possible to get caught up in it – and the illegal activity it hides – without fully realizing it. The Dark Web refers to sites on the internet that aren’t...
Americans must abide by both state and federal laws. What one jurisdiction defines as a crime may not be one in the other. You may face either state or federal criminal charges depending on the laws you allegedly violated. If you're facing federal criminal charges,...
Wire fraud is one of the most devastating forms of financial fraud. In a wire fraud scenario, one individual or business convinces someone to make a wire transfer due to misrepresentation or lies. Sometimes, they make the transaction seem like a legitimate business...
Networking is crucial to business success. From helping you find a new job to helping connect you with clients, the people you know are crucial to how high you can go and how much you can earn. You may have joined business networking groups or made a point of dropping...
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...