Can a DUI Be Expunged From My Record? December 20, 2018
It’s bad enough to be charged with and found guilty of a DUI, but it’s even worse that the ramifications of that charge linger. Your DUI stays on your record as an unwanted reminder of your past mistakes! It’s possible that future employers will even deny your employment based on…Read More
Don’t Let Your Foreclosure Go Uncontested December 10, 2018
Whether the home you live in is your first house or the dream house you saved for until retirement, you cherish your property. You pay your mortgage each month and try to be the best neighbor you can. But what happens in unexpected financial troubles leave you unable to afford…Read More
Cracking Down on Insurance Fraud November 20, 2018
Due to the uptake in hurricane-related claims, prosecutors have been pursuing insurance fraud more than ever before. A Florida principal was recently arrested for his attempt to create fraudulent claims of about $16,000 worth of damages to his home after Hurricane Irma. It may seem harmless to slightly exaggerate damage…Read More
Embezzlement: Even Nuns Can Be Charged November 10, 2018
The word embezzlement often brings to mind the image of a CEO or important account executive. While this may often be the case, it is important to remember that anyone who misappropriates funds can potentially get caught for embezzlement. In recent news, two nuns were caught in an embezzlement scandal…Read More
What to Do When Your Business Is Being Sued October 20, 2018
As a business owner, you enter the world of entrepreneurship feeling optimistic and excited to pursue your goals. While business ownership offers many rewards, it also makes you vulnerable to legal action from unhappy customers, vendors, or other parties. Make sure you understand the implications of being sued and know…Read More
Healthcare Fraud: Why Charges Are Pursued So Aggressively October 10, 2018
Any system is vulnerable to fraud, especially our healthcare system. In fact, it is believed that nearly 10% of all money spent in the American healthcare system is paid out to fraudulent claims. It’s important to understand the definition of healthcare fraud and realize that charges are pursued aggressively by…Read More
What to Do If You Are Accused of Business Fraud September 20, 2018
What Is Business Fraud? Business fraud is an umbrella term that encompasses numerous different crimes. It is considered any act committed by or through a business that is intended to deceive someone with false representation of the facts. As such, business fraud can be committed by anyone connected to a…Read More
Will White Collar Crime End Mychal Kendricks’ NFL Career? September 10, 2018
NFL linebacker Mychal Kendricks has been making headlines recently, but not for his athletic prowess. Kendricks pleaded guilty to federal charges of insider trading and will be sentenced in January 2019. It might sound like pleading guilty to a federal crime would halt a football career, but Kendricks actually just…Read More
What You Need to Know About Choosing a Business Structure August 20, 2018
As a business owner, you are responsible for making serious decisions that impact your success for many years to come. One such decision is selecting the best type of business structure for your company. Does a sole proprietorship make more sense for you? What about an LLC or a partnership?…Read More
Can You Stop Your Home Foreclosure? August 10, 2018
If you are suddenly finding yourself in the very difficult position of being unable to afford your house payments, you may fear that a foreclosure is right around the corner. This is frightening, but preventing a home foreclosure isn’t as impossible as it sounds. Here’s what you should know to…Read More