A nonviolent crime committed for financial gain is known as white-collar crime. "These crimes are distinguished by deception, concealment, or breach of confidence," according to the FBI, a key agency that investigates these offenses. "To gain or prevent losing money,...
An attorney is considered the official name for a lawyer in the United States. An attorney has passed the bar exam and has been approved to practice law in his jurisdiction. Although the terms often operate as synonyms, an attorney is a lawyer, but a lawyer is not...
A wrongful death lawsuit involves a claim against a person who can be held liable for a death. The claim is brought in a civil action, usually by close relatives, as enumerated by statute. Under modern wrongful death statutes, the loved ones, family or estate of a...
All owners, shareholders and members of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies have certain fundamental rights. These rights extend to minority shareholders, partners, and limited liability company members. Under the law, those who control a...
The March 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) afforded companies the opportunity to apply for economic stimulus funding and grants to alleviate the devastating economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Until recently, the U.S....