Rising PPP Loan Fraud Audits: What Business Owners Must Know
Rising PPP Loan Fraud Audits: What Business Owners Must Know
- February 19, 2025
- White Collar Crime
Increased Northern Border Enforcement Under Trump Administration: What It Means for Michigan Residents Facing Federal Charges
As a border state, Michigan plays a central role in U.S.-Canada trade and travel. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia, and the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit are...
- February 06, 2025
- White Collar Crime
What to Look For in a Federal Crimes Defense Lawyer
Some people may think that the only difference between a criminal defense lawyer who handles federal cases and one who handles state cases is the courtroom they practice in. However,...
- December 27, 2023
- White Collar Crime
The Role of a Defense Attorney in Federal Violent Crime Cases
When someone is charged with a violent crime at the federal level, it’s a serious situation. In many cases, you can be facing significant jail time, fines, and a criminal...
- December 12, 2023
- White Collar Crime
From Federal Court to Your Case: Applying Federal Litigation Experience
Going to court can be a big deal, especially in federal cases. Lawyers who have experience in federal courts bring a lot of know-how to the table. This experience can...
- December 05, 2023
- White Collar Crime
A Legal Overview of Federal Corruption Allegations
Facing federal corruption charges is a serious matter. These charges include money laundering, fraud, and violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Understanding these charges and how...
- November 27, 2023
- White Collar Crime
What is considered GoFundMe fraud?
What is considered GoFundMe fraud?
- March 30, 2023
- White Collar Crime
What is considered embezzlement from a vulnerable adult?
What is considered embezzlement from a vulnerable adult?
- December 12, 2022
- White Collar Crime
Mistakes That Could Lead To Fraud Charges For Addiction Treatment Providers
With the opioid epidemic and other drug abuse problems sweeping through the nation, Michigan’s addiction treatment centers are working as fast as they can to help people. Unfortunately, in this...
- November 15, 2022
- White Collar Crime
Recent health crisis leads to sharp increase in telehealth fraud
The recent health crisis in our nation brought forth a new way of obtaining medical care: telehealth appointments. While these appointments may be safe and convenient, they have contributed to...
- August 01, 2021
- White Collar Crime
Reach of federal computer law narrowed by Supreme Court
Reach of federal computer law narrowed by Supreme Court
- August 01, 2021
- White Collar Crime
There can be penalties if you break HIPAA rules
Medical professionals in the Detroit area have all gone through Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training. During the mandatory training, an employee should be aware of the possible...
- July 10, 2021
- White Collar Crime
Ransomware hacks prioritized as terrorism
The U.S. Department of Justice is giving a second look at ransomware attacks and the spiraling effect they can have on the U.S. economy. After the recent Colonial Pipeline hack...
- June 30, 2021
- White Collar Crime
What is the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020?
What is the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020?
- May 04, 2021
- White Collar Crime
Yes, you could be incarcerated for cyberbullying in Michigan
Yes, you could be incarcerated for cyberbullying in Michigan
- December 21, 2020
- White Collar Crime
Innovative Devices Used to Invade Privacy
To claim that cutting-edge technology changed the world would be an understatement. Electronic devices that allowed people to reach out to others worldwide, combined with social media, have connected old...
- November 12, 2020
- White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime: Money Laundering
One of the best ways to pursue criminal organizations, white collar crime, and terrorist groups is to follow the money. That’s why the FBI is prioritizing investigations of third-party money...
- April 28, 2017
- White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime: Alleged Widespread Corruption in Macomb Co.
White Collar Crime: Alleged Widespread Corruption in Macomb Co.
- October 16, 2016
- White Collar Crime
Employees Beware of White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime affects employees too. In the recent Volkswagen scandal where the automaker designed ways for their cars to fraudulently “pass” emissions tests, the government is rolling out a...
- October 03, 2016
- White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime: August Was A Good Month
August was a good month for white collar crime clients of the Law Office of John Freeman, PLLC. In Monroe County, a client’s felony embezzlement charges were dismissed when the...
- October 14, 2013
- White Collar Crime
Computer Crime: Will Your Laptop be Searched?
When it comes to alleged computer crime at the border, assume that Customs and Border Protection Agents will search and learn exactly what is on the data storage devices of...
- May 05, 2013
- White Collar Crime
Did You Commit a Computer Crime to Get That Mobile App?
Computer Crime has taken a new turn since the invention of the downloadable MP3 has brought a new way for people to allegedly steal music. Then, as downloading and streaming...
- September 13, 2012
- White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime Includes Election Fraud
Notwithstanding the fact that White Collar Crime includes election fraud, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has stated it is unlikely that former Rep. Thaddeus McCotter will face criminal charges after...
- September 09, 2012
- White Collar Crime
Business Overseas? Careful It’s Not White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime includes foreign crime. When it comes to punishing major drug companies, the United States government has made it very clear that you can run, but you cannot...
- August 14, 2012
- White Collar Crime
Computer Crime or Private Communication?
Computer Crime or Private Communication?
- July 17, 2012
- White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime Can Equal Prison Time
White Collar Crime can result in significant jail time.
- July 10, 2012
- White Collar Crime
White-Collar Crime on Wall Street meets Main Street
For years, Wall Street and Main Street have kept their distance from one another. Financial corruption typically involved bank-on-bank offenses. Not anymore. With more and more allegations of corruption coming...
- July 02, 2012
- White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime Mistrial Means Government Gets a Second Chance
The Detroit White Collar Crime Bid Rigging Trial of Bobby Ferguson ended as a mistrial today when jurors were unable to reach a verdict on any count. U.S. District Court...
- June 26, 2012
- White Collar Crime
Federal Jury Deliberates Bobby Ferguson’s Fate in White Collar Case
One month after the start of the Bobby Ferguson bid rigging trial, the white-collar crime case was sent to a Detroit federal jury to begin deliberations. June 15, 2012 was...
- June 20, 2012
- White Collar Crime
Are you a Facebook criminal?
Facebook is supposed to be a fun way to stay connected to your family and friends, right?
- April 07, 2012
- White Collar Crime
Social media used to find crime: who is following your news feed?
Whether you are on Facebook, MySpace or Twitter, law enforcement agencies are focusing on social media as a source for criminal activity. The NYPD has implemented a new social media...
- August 26, 2011
- White Collar Crime
Wiretapping: a New Tactic for Prosecutors in White-Collar Cases
Wiretapping: a New Tactic for Prosecutors in White-Collar Cases
- June 22, 2011
- White Collar Crime
Health care industry regulators sticking to their word
Last year, the Department of Health and Human Services said it would start invoking a seldom-used policy under the Social Security Act against pharmaceutical executives. The policy allows for corporate...
- May 19, 2011
- White Collar Crime
White Collar Employees Beware: Obama Implements New Financial Fraud Task Force
White Collar Employees Beware: Obama Implements New Financial Fraud Task Force
- May 23, 2010
- White Collar Crime
Sexting: Parents Beware!
Every parent should be aware that a disturbing new activity is rising among teenagers that could result in the criminal prosecution of teens and even younger children. Can you guess...
- April 11, 2010
- White Collar Crime
Feds on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter: Who is checking up on you?
We’ve all heard it a hundred times: be careful of the personal information you post on Facebook and other social networking sites.
- April 11, 2010
- White Collar Crime