In response to the collapse of FTX, BlockFi, and Voyager Digital, among other crypto platforms, the SEC has intensified its enforcement of anti-fraud and securities laws in the cryptocurrency industry. In 2023, it launched 26 crypto-related enforcement actions, which...
Financial difficulties are a hard truth that many Californians are currently facing. It’s not uncommon for people to have credit card debt, a mortgage and other loans they must pay every month but without the means to continue to make those payments. This is why many...
Most types of financial crimes are serious federal offenses, and the penalties associated with a conviction for these crimes are significant. For example, mortgage fraud is a white-collar criminal offense, and while this type of activity lacks an element of violence,...
The potential impact that a criminal conviction can have on your life is significant. Just one mark on your record can affect your future opportunities, job choices, housing options in California and more. Additionally, a conviction could result in the loss of your...
The tax codes in the United States are complex and confusing, and it is not always easy to understand all of the factors that determine how much one will have to pay to the government. If you have ever done your own taxes, you know firsthand the intricacies and...
The conviction of any crime has the potential to alter certain aspects of your life, especially if the crime carries a potential penalty of jail time. Federal charges are particularly serious as a conviction will likely lead to time in a federal facility. Any amount...
Financial struggles can affect every area of your life, including your physical health and your personal relationships. If you are dealing with overwhelming debt, you have probably tried several ways to get your budget back in the black, including bankruptcy. A...
When the housing market is doing well, it can be tempting to do everything in your power to secure the house of your dreams. However, it is important to still operate carefully within the confines of the law. Accusations of mortgage fraud can easily derail your...
The health care industry is one of the most complex and deeply layered institutions in the country. Governed by countless laws and driven by endless paperwork, both patients and health care professionals often find themselves confounded by the rules and regulations....
In the middle of a criminal investigation, police want to ask you some questions. Perhaps you are not under arrest, but do you have a relationship or association with someone suspected of a crime? Do you have some knowledge of the events related to the crime? If you...