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White-Collar Crimes

What should you know if charged with a white collar crime?

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Jul 29, 2022 | White-Collar Crimes

Criminal allegations of any kind will have a significant impact on your life. In addition to the potential for spending time behind bars, you could face devastating consequences in your personal and professional life as well. Regardless of the types of charges you are...

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The rapid increase in financial crime in the United States

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | May 13, 2022 | White-Collar Crimes

White collar criminal offenses can take various forms, but they are all committed with the intent of some type of financial gain. While common types of financial crime in Michigan include fraud, embezzlement and identity theft, there are new and growing areas of...

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Is white collar crime becoming more prominent?

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Apr 18, 2022 | White-Collar Crimes

Federal level offenses, including certain type of financial crimes, come with serious penalties and grave consequences for those convicted. White collar crime includes acts of fraud, theft and deception committed with the intent of financial gain. According to recent...

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More funding to come for white-collar crime enforcement

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Apr 8, 2022 | White-Collar Crimes

Attorney General Merrick Garland recently announced that the federal government will be providing additional funding to combat certain types of criminal activity. As environmental white-collar crime is a growing concern, the Department of Justice is increasing its...

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Money laundering and its potential consequences

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Jan 7, 2022 | White-Collar Crimes

White collar criminal offenses are those that involve illegal activity for the purpose of financial gain. These cases do not typically involve an element of violence, yet the penalties for any type of financial crime can be steep, including the possibility of a prison...

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An effective defense against money laundering charges

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Dec 10, 2021 | White-Collar Crimes

White-collar criminal charges have the potential to bring life-altering penalties if convicted of these allegations. Money laundering is a common type of white-collar crime, and even though these charges lack an element of violence, the implications are quite serious....

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3 of the most common types of securities fraud

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Oct 21, 2021 | White-Collar Crimes

Any crime that affects financial markets is considered a big deal and not something the federal government is going to treat lightly. Securities fraud comes in several forms, all of which are considered major criminal offenses. Michigan residents who find themselves...

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Bribery Q and A

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | Jun 30, 2021 | White-Collar Crimes

Any Michigan resident facing federal-level criminal charges has every right to ask questions about what to expect as they move through criminal proceedings. Knowledge is power, after all. The more a person knows about the charges and what may come, the better position...

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What is (and what isn’t) corporate espionage

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | May 28, 2021 | Federal Offenses, White-Collar Crimes

When we talk about corporate espionage, we typically refer to the theft of trade. That theft, and the financial damages it inflicts, can be extremely far-reaching. Theft of trade secrets defined Virtually any confidential information that a company uses to develop or...

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Consequences for breaking antitrust laws

On Behalf of Michael A. Rataj, PC | May 12, 2021 | White-Collar Crimes

There have been three core antitrust laws on the books for some time. Each of these is in place to keep prices fair, protect companies and consumers, and offer incentives for businesses -- among various other things. Business owners in Michigan and elsewhere who break...

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