You might think that theft is theft and that the process or method of acquisition of someone else’s property wouldn’t have much differentiation if any. However, there is a difference between Larceny and Embezzlement and the prosecution of the two separate crimes contains many variances. Both crimes are theft related and involve taking someone else’s […]
Read MoreA person who is given access to someone else’s property or money for the purposes of managing, monitoring, and/or using the assets for the owner’s best interests, but then intentionally misappropriates those assets for personal gain, is committing embezzlement. Embezzling generally takes place when an employee with authority steals money or assets, and it usually occurs in […]
Read MoreBusiness fraud cases usually go beyond a general breach of contract situation; they involve a more intentional dishonesty on behalf of a business. Generally a business could provide intentional false statements or omission of facts which another may rely upon to make a decision to their harm. This can happen in a number of ways […]
Read MoreWillie has seen some little flags here and there with the head of his company’s accounting department. From time to time he’d notice his own personal petty cash was just a few dollars short of its documented amount. Another time he noticed he had been billed, and paid for, the same transaction with a vendor […]
Read MoreEvery once in a while there is someone out there who decides to skirt the law and be a little over generous with their deductions, but for the most part tax fraud is under control, right? Sorry, Mr. Tax Payer, the answer is a resounding no. According to NBC News, the cost of tax refund […]
Read MoreMisdemeanors and Felonies are easily confused in legal jargon, and most often heard by those unfamiliar with law terms as the gibberish of Law & Order or Judge Judy; however, the difference when one is chosen to label an offense as one verses the other has huge implications of the consequences that follow the case. […]
Read MoreEffective July 1, 2015 Kansas Law SB45 will change the Gun laws of Kansas. With gun laws constantly changing, it is important to stay current on the information to make wise decisions and be informed on new information. Minimum Age for Possession of Firearms In Kansas an individual must be at least 18 years of […]
Read MoreOne of the most well-known cases of insider trading in recent history is that of Home Decorating, Cooking, and all things domestic icon Martha Stewart. Reportedly Stewart was warned ahead of the collapse of one of the companies she had invested in to sell off her shares. The broker who had warned Stewart had “inside” […]
Read MoreBusiness to business bribery is also known as commercial bribery. It occurs daily across the globe. It’s more pervasive and overlooked in some countries than others. It can involve anything from international corporations down to small businesses operating in the same city. It’s a form of corruption not involving government officials that can operate to […]
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