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The consequences of credit card fraud charges can be severe, affecting everything from your job prospects to your personal relationships. If you are facing accusations, you might feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. Understanding your rights and all legal...
Title IX investigations ensure that educational institutions remain safe and equitable for all students. These investigations address allegations of sex discrimination, harassment and violence. These claims can significantly impact the lives of the individuals...
Health care fraud is a crime that can seriously impact individuals, businesses and organizations. It may lead to increased health insurance premiums, higher taxes and unnecessary medical procedures for patients. State and federal agencies work together to penalize...
Whistleblowing usually involves one of two types of behavior. People become whistleblowers when they inform an employer about some kind of illegal activity within the company. A worker can also become a whistleblower by notifying regulatory agencies about significant...
One of the crimes within the medical industry is prescription fraud. It can be extremely dangerous as it not only puts patients’ health in jeopardy, but it also puts the credibility of the medical community on the line. What is prescription fraud and its consequences?...
In California, anyone can report suspicious and fraudulent pharmaceutical activities. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) encourages consumers to notify authorities of pharmacists or doctors who are illegally dispensing medications. As a medical professional,...
Mortgage fraud is a term that can apply to people on the lending side of a transaction or the borrowing side. The tie that binds these concerns together is that they’re all an attempt to defraud a bank that’s backing a mortgage. Understanding some of the actions that...
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits U.S. persons and companies from bribing foreign officials for their business gains. Moreover, the federal law mandates public companies to abide by its accounting provisions. If your business is facing an FCPA...
Although flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) seem to provide a sense of freedom, drone pilots must remember to stick within the set legal boundaries. The remarkable improvements in drone technology have made it a vital tool for many industries but also for...
Major oil spills are environmental disasters with devastating consequences. Beyond ecological damage, these incidents trigger significant financial penalties for the responsible companies. Knowing the nature and scale of these consequences is vital so that...