Finding out you are going to be the subject of an IRS audit may have you feeling anxious, but not every audit plays out the way you might envision. Only a small number of individuals have to undergo audits, and the majority of those who do wind up doing them entirely...
What’s the difference between a Ponzi, pyramid or multi-level marketing scheme?
If you have used a multi-level marketing (MLM) business scheme in the past, you may not have done anything wrong. However, some of these programs quickly begin looking like pyramid schemes. Sometimes, people get accused of being part of a Ponzi scheme working with MLM...
Charged with a white-collar crime? You may end up in federal court
White-collar crimes are often committed by the prospect of financial gain, usually at the expense of another’s ignorance or through the offender’s position in a workplace or another role. These crimes can occur through the misuse of electronics, communication devices,...
Explainer: how Minnesota’s grand jury system works
Though the grand jury is an important piece of the criminal justice system, it doesn’t determine guilt or impose penalties. Instead, a prosecutor convenes a grand jury to determine whether to indict – bring charges against – a person suspected of committing a crime....
