Because of the spread of organized crime in the U.S., the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) was enacted as part of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 in order to make it easier to prosecute organized crime. Various types of organized crime cost the U.S. billions of dollars every year, and the…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, is a government regulatory and oversight agency whose purpose is to maintain a fair stock market and protect investors and institutions from various types of fraud. It can conduct investigations of suspected illegal activity and can also bring civil actions against those who have violated its regulations….
If you are facing the seizure of some of your financial assets by a government agency because you are suspected of or have been charged with a crime, you should learn how a California asset seizure attorney can help you. In the forfeiture process, there are crucial deadlines to meet, so seeking the assistance of…
If you or a loved one have been accused of a white collar crime in California, this is serious. Our reputations can be tainted with these types of accusations. When your name is mentioned within an investigation, it can affect your life entirely. This is why it’s important to immediately hire an experienced white collar…
Many people invest in the stock market as a way of creating a healthy retirement fund or of financing future plans. When the market is going well, the returns can be great, and the investor can get a lot of satisfaction out of knowing that he or she invested wisely. There are a variety of…
Money laundering is a white collar crime that can be complex and difficult to understand to the average person. This type of crime sometimes involves misunderstanding where innocent parties are accused of this serious crime in which they are not aware of. If you’re facing charges of money laundering or other white collar crimes, you…
Medical devices of various kinds are designed to improve the lives of patients with disabilities or other health-related conditions. People rely on pacemakers to keep their hearts beating effectively, and use blood sugar and blood pressure monitors to keep levels of various health parameters within a safe range. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers pay over…
Healthcare system has grown a lot over the past 30 years and this has made it complex and oftentimes difficult to navigate. With the development of electronic medical records, tracking down healthcare fraud has become more difficult than ever. However, oftentimes it is charged with no real basis. Our healthcare fraud defense legal team can…