Professionals in the medical sector have excellent job security in general. Regardless of what happens with the economy, people always need medical intervention for illnesses and injuries. Of course, the costs that go into operating a medical business are quite high,...
Financial Crimes
Financial crimes: A range of crimes with potential prison time
"Financial crime" is a cover-all term for many kinds of financial crimes including fraud, identity theft and others. Every financial crime is a little different, and thus attorneys have to work diligently to protect their clients. Defenses that could work for one act...
Those doing federal contract work must avoid kickbacks
Many Ohio workers are contractors or employees of contractors who work on projects of the federal government. Federal contracts are subject to strict laws regarding the payment of reward for better treatment than would otherwise be available under the official...
What are some kinds of fraud?
There are many people who fall victim to fraud every year, which is why the judicial system is so hard on those who commit it. Fraud comes in many forms, from lying on tax returns to filling out a fake prescription. If you're accused of fraud, you need to understand...
If I use someone’s credit card, am I committing fraud?
The laws in Ohio and across the country regarding credit fraud and theft are very clear. Unauthorized use of a person’s credit card is illegal and a white-collar crime. You may have a history of using that person’s card with his or her permission. However,...
What you should know about insurance fraud
Insurance fraud is a serious problem. The FBI reports that the annual cost of insurance fraud, non-health insurance, is about $40 billion per year. More law enforcement agencies are cracking down on potential perpetrators of insurance fraud. You should be aware that...
Defend yourself against allegations of telemarketing fraud
Telemarketing might be annoying, but it's not illegal. It does become illegal when a person tries to con another person out of money. If you're accused of this act, you'll face charges for telemarketing fraud. Telemarketing fraud is a type of white-collar crime. With...
Former bank teller pleads guilty to 1 count of bank fraud
A woman who was employed at a First Tennessee bank as a teller has accepted a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud. When she was indicted back in March, she faced seven counts of theft, embezzlement or misapplication by a bank employee involving...
What are the elements of and types of credit card fraud?
Credit card fraud is a serious crime that is treated as such by the law. When a person is accused of this crime, they will soon find that the punishment can be quite severe. There are many elements of credit card fraud, such as when a person does one of the following:...
Understanding the ins and outs of insurance fraud
Insurance fraud remains a major problem throughout the United States, with many individuals and companies partaking in this illegal activity every year. In short, insurance fraud is any act performed with the objective of obtaining improper payment from an insurance...
