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Is white-collar crime the end of your career?

Involvement in white-collar crime can have a long-lasting impact on your career. Depending on your level of involvement, your professional success may never be the same. You might wonder if returning to the workforce is a possibility at all. Knowing how to approach your career following allegations of white-collar crime can help you assess your next steps. Take responsibility You might have a hard time acknowledging the reality of your situation. According to the FBI,...

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How does the pretrial stage of a federal investigation work?

When someone reports a federal, as opposed to an Illinois, criminal act to authorities, a particular agency may decide to launch an investigation into the matter. The type of agency that investigates the matter might depend on the type of offense alleged, but if the investigating agency believes there is enough evidence to make an arrest, it may decide to secure an arrest warrant. Conversely, it may decide to hold off on the arrest until...

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How does intellectual property theft harm independent artists?

As digital technology continues to advance, so do cases of intellectual property theft. This white-collar crime occurs across many different types of media, from art to music. According to the National Crime Prevention Council, intellectual property theft may occur at both state and federal levels, and while this crime may not seem as grave as others, it can still have a negative effect on the independent artists who created their properties, no matter the type....

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Your approach to allegations of white-collar crime?

Criminal conduct in the workplace can have a lasting impact on your profession and career. Despite the allegations against you, the desire to continue working may linger. When you understand the ways that white-collar crime could impact your life, you can determine your next steps. With help from the right people and personal determination, you might still have the chance to protect your career. Telling your story Investigations into your behavior can leave you feeling...

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Is missing a tax payment considered tax evasion?

Have you ever completed your yearly taxes only to find out that you actually owe the government money? You may wonder about the legal tax process and any penalties you could face. Therefore, you should understand the principles of tax evasion and whether you are evading if you miss a payment. Tax evasion is The IRS may not label a missed payment as tax evasion. Instead, tax evasion is the purposeful misrepresentation of your income...

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How seriously should you take credit card applications?

If you are like many Americans, you receive several credit card applications every single week. Whether you are looking to enhance your spending potential or simply to raise your credit score, you may quickly complete some of these applications and return them to the credit card company. You may want to think twice before flippantly inputting information on credit card forms, though. After all, if you provide false or misleading information, you may be vulnerable...

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3 actions that may trigger an IRS audit

Most Illinois residents never become the subject of an IRS tax audit. However, certain things you may or may not do when filing your taxes might increase the odds of the IRS auditing you. The IRS may also decide to audit you completely at random, although this is rare. According to NerdWallet, any of the following three actions may raise a red flag with the IRS and increase the chances of you having to undergo...

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Mortgage fraud for profit versus housing fraud

If you are facing mortgage fraud allegations, or worry about these charges surfacing, you need...

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How does the law define “fraud”?

Previous posts on this blog address the issue of business fraud and the impact that it can have on both those accused of it and subjected to it. Most people in Illinois likely understand that in any professional transaction, there is a risk of unfavorable returns. Yet does every such instance truly constitute fraud? One might understand the tendency of a person to claim they are the victim of fraud when their business dealings result...

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