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...
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, wire fraud is one of the most prevalent forms of this crime. Fraud is the deliberate deceit of others to get one's hands on unlawful gains. These ill-gotten gains often take the form of cash, but any financial gain...
Six people in New York have been charged with fraud after allegedly hosting a long-running scheme that convinced women from Turkey to travel to the United States and give birth here. The people involved in the scheme told the women that their children would...
Residents of New York may hear about insider trading happening in their home state often. This is an understandable assumption as New York City is the country's economic hub. However, insider trading can occur in any part of the country at any time. But what exactly...
The New York stock market is supposed to be an open playing field. Ideally, everyone has access to the same information, which means that no one has an unfair advantage over other traders. Sometimes, people can't help it if they hear insider information about a...
There are many individuals in New York who operate a business in international territory. These businesses or their personal needs may lead them to consider opening an offshore bank account to keep track of their finances elsewhere. It is important to note that this...
Many people have searched for jobs in New York and stumbled upon online job positions that look appealing. Sometimes, the job offers are legitimate and offer the chance to work from home while recruiting other employees. But other times, the job offer is actually a...