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On January 21, 2025, the day after beginning his second term, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” Ironically, the EO may embolden the very discrimination it seeks to end...
Getting married means sharing in each other's success. It also means facing hardship together. Spouses who have enjoyed the financial benefits of their partners' white-collar careers may become very anxious when their spouse faces charges. People accused of insider...
Money laundering is the attempt to conceal the origins of illicit capital. By attempting to make the proceeds of money obtained through criminal activity, people can cover up widespread misconduct. Money laundering allows those who earn money through drug sales,...
White-collar criminal offenses range from embezzlement to fraud that targets consumers. In many cases, allegations of white-collar criminal offenses lead to federal prosecution. Anyone who engages in misconduct for financial reasons could end up facing white-collar...
There are numerous ways for people to commit fraud. For example, some people may find themselves facing mail fraud allegations. They could then be at risk of federal prosecution even if the entire scheme occurs within a single state. Those worried that they may end up...
White-collar crimes are often committed by educated professionals. Business executives, mortgage brokers and a variety of other professionals can engage in money laundering, embezzlement, fraudulent business activity and a host of other behaviors that put them at risk...
Embezzlement, a form of white-collar crime wherein individuals misappropriate funds they've been trusted to manage, is a breach of trust and a significant financial blow to organizations. The profile of those who commit embezzlement can be varied and complex, with...
When someone faces federal criminal charges, the prosecutor faces an evidentiary burden. They must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that someone not only violated the law but intended to do so. Most crimes require criminal intent or mens rea to constitute legal...