On behalf of Mandell Law | Feb 8, 2020 | white collar crimes
In our practice of defending those accused of white-collar crimes, we have noticed that our clients are often leaders in their respective fields. They may be high-profile individuals with years of experience. They could be skilled negotiators. Still, they did not rely...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Feb 3, 2020 | white collar crimes
Certain people in Florida may have differing opinions about crime, and some feel that white collar crimes are not as serious as more violent ones. However, the feds take white collar crimes, such as money laundering, securities fraud and corporate fraud, very...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Jan 21, 2020 | white collar crimes
Wage theft is one of the most common workplace violations happening today. Wage theft is a general term used for when employers do not pay employees all the wages they are lawfully required to pay. According to the National Consumer League, there are several ways that...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Jan 8, 2020 | white collar crimes
Wire fraud can occur in any industry, but healthcare is a common target. In a recently tried case, a woman in Port St. Lucie, FL, used her healthcare billing jobs to redirect insurance payments for her own use. The deception began in May 2014 and continued through...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Jan 4, 2020 | white collar crimes
Florida residents include a variety of eccentric entrepreneurs and inventors, and without private investors, they might never acquire the funds necessary to manufacture their products. Their ventures, however, may require committing a great deal of time and resources...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Nov 4, 2019 | white collar crimes
Insurance can prove just as frustrating as it is useful for residents of Orlando. With the amount some spend on premiums, some policyholders may feel tempted to commit even minor insurance fraud. Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority provides examples of...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Jun 26, 2019 | white collar crimes
Everyone has a legal right to privacy and protection of personal identifying information. Florida laws regarding identity theft uphold this right. But, according to Experian, data breaches and record exposures are increasing. There are many criminal acts that can fall...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Jun 24, 2019 | white collar crimes
Embezzlement falls under the wider umbrella of theft crimes in Florida. Embezzlement of property valued at $300 or above could constitute a felony depending on the circumstances. A felony conviction could change your life. If you are facing felony embezzlement charges...
On behalf of Mandell Law | May 3, 2019 | Firm News, white collar crimes
In 2018, attorney Michael Avenatti made headlines by helping porn star Stormy Daniels sue President Donald Trump over a hush-money agreement she signed just before the 2016 presidential election. However, he is now making headlines for allegedly defrauding clients and...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Apr 19, 2019 | Firm News, white collar crimes
At least 700 people in Florida were invested in real estate acquired by the Woodbridge Group of Companies until its financial collapse. The aftermath of the company’s bankruptcy filing revealed a Ponzi scheme that cost investors $1.3 billion. The company’s...
