Money laundering refers to the crime of knowingly engaging in a financial transaction or property transfer using the proceeds of illegal activity, with the result being that money, property, or proceeds from a crime are converted to assets that are otherwise lawfully acquired. Under Florida’s Money Laundering Act, a conviction for money laundering requires proof […]
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In March 2020, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide emergency financial assistance to individuals and businesses suffering economic effects due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The most well-known relief programs under the CARES Act were the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), offering forgivable federal loans for payroll costs, mortgage interest, […]
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The Economic Injury Disaster Loan program under the CARES act has benefitted many, but has also invited scrutiny of certain business practices and loan applications. A recent uptick in federal prosecution for CARES Act fraud may have some business owners wondering about their potential liability, even if they have done nothing wrong. What is a […]
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When COVID-19 restrictions sent shockwaves through businesses across Florida and the rest of the U.S., the Federal Government acted by establishing the Paycheck Protection Program, among other measures. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a loan program established within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act to help small businesses keep their […]
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The Role of Police Reports in Florida Auto Accident and Injury Claims
Unlike many other states, Florida is a no-fault automobile insurance state. This means that all drivers are legally required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. PIP insurance is auto insurance coverage that pays for medical expenses, lost wages, and other related costs resulting from an auto accident, regardless of…
continue readingWhy Am I Being Investigated for PPP Fraud?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, was passed by the 116th U.S. Congress and signed in response to the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The CARES Act established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which permitted the Small…
continue readingConspiracy Charges In Florida: What To Know And How To Defend Against Them
Conspiracy to commit a crime – whether the planned crime takes place or not – is a criminal act that can be charged as a felony under Florida law. However, not all communications about a potential crime amount to conspiracy, and it is critical to distinguish idle and unserious talk…
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