If you are the subject of a federal investigation, it likely means several things. The FBI may have conducted surveillance on you, tapped your phones, and, most importantly, spoken with people who know you. This is what is done when they are building a case to take to trial or extract a guilty plea. Should…
People who are involved in car accidents often ask: Who is the best auto accident lawyer in New York? They may search for the following keywords: personal injury lawyer NYC, personal injury lawyer Manhattan or a Manhattan truck accident lawyer. What are they searching for? Legal advice about suing (or being sued) as a result…
The news often includes stories of a type of financial crime known as embezzlement. For instance, some recent suspects who are accused of this are: Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh; the ex-CEO of Paul Newman’s non-profit, Christopher L. Butler, and even the well-known French poltician, Marie Le Pen. Obviously, the penalties for this crime will…
Trump Halts Anti-Bribery Law, Sparks Global Uproar In a shocking move, President Donald Trump has slammed the brakes on enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)—a decades-old law designed to crack down on bribery in international business. The executive order, issued on February 10, 2025, effectively freezes all new FCPA investigations and puts ongoing cases…
Former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for a series of serious offenses, marking a significant fall from grace for the once-powerful New Jersey Democrat. This sentencing comes as a result of Menendez’s conviction on charges of bribery, acting as a foreign agent, and obstruction of justice. The Charges…
One Party Consent In Canada Can you record a phone conversation in Canada without telling the other people on the call? It depends on the specific set of circumstances that led to the recording. Canada allows for recording calls if you: If none of the above apply, you cannot record a phone conversation without being…