“Embezzlement” is a loaded term that can cover a variety of illegal acts. These cases usually make the news when an employee steals money from an employer, or a business owner steals from their own company or associates. Florida sees approximately 1,000 embezzlement arrests annually, with many of those occurring in the Tampa Bay area. […]
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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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Why Federal Prosecutors Can No Longer Inflate Sentences With “Leader” Labels
For years, one of the most damaging tools in federal sentencing was the “leader” label. In white-collar, healthcare, and financial cases, prosecutors routinely claimed that a defendant was an “organizer,” “manager,” or “leader” of criminal activity, even when the person’s real role was administrative, technical, or professional. That label alone…
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When people first learn they are under federal investigation, their instinct is often to wait. Many believe nothing can be done until charges are filed, or that hiring a lawyer too early will make matters worse. That approach was risky before. After the November 1, 2025, federal sentencing guideline changes,…
continue readingDepartment of Justice Releases First-Ever Corporate Enforcement Policy for All Criminal Cases
The Department of Justice released today the first-ever Department-wide corporate enforcement policy for criminal matters, promoting uniformity, predictability, and fairness in how it pursues white-collar cases to protect the American people. This Department of Justice is committed to transparency and fairness, and our first-ever Department-wide corporate enforcement policy is yet…
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