“Fly America Act – Title 49 U.S.C. §40118 – generally requires that federal agencies ensure that government-financed air transportation is provided by a U.S. air carrier if such a carrier is available” See, B-258059, 1994 U.S. Comp. Gen. LEXIS 913, citing, Letter to...
Foreign companies looking to do business in the United States generally find the U.S. legal system too complex and confusing, and often delay or, worse, abandon their plans prematurely. Although the U.S. legal system differs significantly from other jurisdictions –...
Irrespective of the location of incorporation, it is common wisdom that individuals should always consider conducting business under a separate entity; But where? Choosing the right location for incorporating your business may get tricky and you may find yourself...
The United States has used sanctions programs for decades to exert influence over state and non-state actors that threaten their interests, the national security or violate international norms. Since 1984 when the United States enacted sanctions against Cuba they have...
You probably already understand that only a state, local, or federal prosecutor can bring criminal charges against you, and that your employer’s attorneys or outside law firm may have the power to discipline you in the form of suspension or termination, but they...
Extortion and blackmail crimes both involve threats made against another person to do violence to that person or their property – which can include publicizing facts about that person to damage his or her reputation – for the purpose of extracting money or other...
Bitcoin and similar “cryptocurrencies” have been around for years, but Bitcoin is getting a lot more attention than usual in 2017, primarily based on the fact that such currencies have risen in value six times over since the start of the year, and $6.6 billion in...
According to experts, around $5 trillion is money laundered around the world each year, and law enforcement authorities recover only a small fraction of that money. But, in spite of this gap – and quite possibly because of it – U.S. law enforcement authorities take an...
Can I be charged with a crime if my taxes are done incorrectly? Yes. Not only can the IRS can hand down civil penalties for improperly doing your taxes, federal prosecutors can charge you with a tax-related crime if you fail to file a tax return, provide false or...
If your employer is being investigated by the SEC, then you likely have some questions about the SEC investigation process but may not feel comfortable asking them of your supervisor or co-workers. This is understandable, as an SEC investigation can mean significant...
