Without question, tax laws are some of the most complex laws in the United States. You must follow specific rules and regulations for all tax-related activities. These include reporting income, storing receipts and invoices, filing tax forms and tracking business...
You have always thought of yourself as a law-abiding person of good character. But the past two years have been tough ones, and you found yourself looking outside the box for creative ways to supplement your income during these troubled times. When a Facebook friend...
It’s imperative that people only write checks if they have the funds in the bank to cover the check. Some people try to get around the system by floating checks. While it might seem like it is a clever way to get the money they need, it’s a form of fraud that’s...
You know that it’s important to get consent for a sexual encounter with someone that you’re not in a relationship with. If you’re at a college party and you meet someone new, you should ask them what they’re okay with before taking things to a more intimate level....
Money laundering is one of the numerous white collar crimes that typically involve finances. Essentially, money laundering amounts to a person taking money gained in an illegal manner and making it appear legitimate. Depending on the circumstances of both the crime...
People get talked into all sorts of dubious “business ventures” and “investments” all the time, particularly in the form of multi-level marketing (MLM) companies. MLMs promise untold riches -- with your potential wealth limited only by your drive, effort and...
When many people hear the term “kickback,” they think of a builder handing envelopes full of cash to a corrupt politician in exchange for awarding them a lucrative contract. Indeed, kickbacks are illegal payments in exchange for some type of preferential treatment or...
Embezzlement, the misappropriation of funds that were entrusted to you, is a serious accusation to face. Embezzlement happens when someone uses funds for a purpose other than what they were intended for. Here’s an example. If your client gives you money to invest in a...
A simple rule of thumb to avoid many sex charges on a college campus is simply to always get consent. Never assume you have it. Never pressure someone into something they don’t want to do. Just ask them beforehand, get consent, and then proceed based on what they told...
People who are involved in illegal activities may have to make it appear that the money they’re earning is coming from a legitimate source. The process of doing this is known as money laundering. Unfortunately, the prevalence of money laundering can make innocent...