Business Law

With the overwhelming amount of scammers out there trying to con you out of your hard-earned money, you might find yourself caught up by people claiming to operate legitimate small businesses. If...

If you're looking to make a profit in the stock market, you should be aware of the laws that protect your investments. The individual states and the federal government have laws to protect against...

Securities offered for sale to the public must either be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pursuant to the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act), or...

There are numerous lawsuits regarding breach of contract. Just watch an episode of "The People's Court" or "Judge Judy," and you will see a large portion of the cases involve contract disputes. ...

If you have been a victim of securities fraud from either the stock market or maybe you have had a problem with an private investor. Here are some tips on finding the right attorney for you.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed by the US Congress in 2002 in response to corporate scandals at Enron, Tyco and other large companies. Sometimes called Sarbox or SOX, the act seeks to improve...

Forensic Accounting is the use of accounting principles and investigation techniques to ferret out fraud and theft. Forensic Accountants often testify in court and are instrumental in building...

Anti-fraud suits in business regard health care costs and allegations, and shouldn't be filed without the services of an attorney. Learn more about anti-fraud lawsuits and how they are complex and...

Forensic accountants are the crime dogs of the financial industry. It is their job to "take a bite out of crime." The crimes that forensic accountants hunt down are white-collar crimes. Examples...

Forensic accounting firms are companies that provide certified public accountants (CPAs) that have been specially trained in forensic accounting. They are called in when fraud is suspected, to vet...

In cases of suspected fraud in a business's financial reporting, a Forensic accountant will be contracted to independently investigate and analyze the company's financial statements and processes....

Fraud has been a threat in business for as long as business has been around. However, there are few scenarios as fraud that stick out as much as the Enron scandal of 2001. The Enron scandal put...