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Is Insider Trading a Felony? Legal Insights

For corporate executives and others wondering “Is insider trading a felony,” the short answer is yes. Insider trading violations are often criminally prosecuted as felonies. Accordingly, the penalties can be extremely serious, leading not only to professional and financial ruin but also significant jail time. Understanding Insider Trading Insider trading is the trading of a […]

Author: Angela A. Turiano

March 7, 2024

Securities

What Are White Collar Crimes?

Most defendants facing white collar criminal charges have never been in trouble with the law. They may also be unfamiliar with what white collar charges entail and how serious the potential consequences can be. This article answers these questions and provides a brief overview of the most common white collar crimes. However, if you suspect […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

February 15, 2024

Will COVID-19 Prompt an Uptick in White-Collar Crime Investigations?

While the COVID-19 pandemic may be slowing the pace at which white-collar crimes are prosecuted, it would be unwise to expect that the pace of white-collar investigations will slow… While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may be slowing the pace at which white-collar crimes are prosecuted, it would be unwise to expect that the pace of […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

May 27, 2020

COVID-19

Can Police Take Your House Without Violating Civil Forfeiture Laws?

Civil Forfeiture Laws Allow Police to Seize Homes, Cars, Investments, and Cash Allegedly Derived from Criminal Business Activity – Could These Laws Go Too Far? Civil forfeiture laws allow law enforcement to seize homes, cars, investments, and cash derived from criminal business activity. Recently, an Ohio businessman facing health-care fraud charges was forced to forfeit […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

March 13, 2019

Will I Know If I Am Under Investigation for a White-Collar Crime?

What You Should Know About White-Collar Crime Investigations We’ve previously discussed what to do while under federal investigation, however, now we will delve into how you can know whether or not you’re under investigation for a white-collar crime.One of the unique aspects of white-collar crime is that the suspect is often aware that he or she […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

October 4, 2016

What You Must to Know About Grand Jury Immunity

Understanding Grand Jury Immunity Being indicted for a white-collar crime can be financially and professionally devastating. Therefore, it is imperative to avoid any potential missteps once you discover you may be the target of a federal investigation. Responding to grand jury investigations can be particularly challenging which is why it is important to thoroughly understand […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

August 30, 2016

Scarinci Hollenbeck

Can New Jersey Businesses Prepare for a Search Warrant?

Are you doing everything you can to prepare for a search warrant? While prosecutors generally use grand jury subpoenas to gather evidence of white-collar crimes, search warrants are also employed in some cases. Although search warrants are more difficult to obtain, they allow prosecutors immediate access to documents and largely avoid the risk that records […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

July 14, 2016

Scarinci Hollenbeck

What To Know & Do While Under Federal Investigation

Knowing Your Rights While Under Federal Investigation Martha Stewart likely did not envision serving jail time when federal investigators first requested to speak with her regarding potential insider trading. However, she was ultimately convicted under federal law for misleading investigators from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

July 12, 2016

Scarinci Hollenbeck

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