When participating in securities trading in California, confidentiality agreements are intended to prevent fraud and protect the investments of all parties involved. The importance of honesty in the investing business is upheld by the state, and in this story, it is...
How common is it for someone to be wrongfully convicted?
In the past few years, a record number of people nationally and in the state of California have relied on new technology and DNA testing to prove they did not commit crimes they were convicted of committing. There are times when an innocent individual has spent...
How can I spot a social media scam?
Social media can be quite useful. It allows you to connect with others wherever they might be. It lets you stay up on the news. It can provide hours of entertainment. There is a downside to social media, however. One of the biggest problems is scams. Scams are pretty...
What qualifies as insider trading?
Since 2008, insider trading has been the subject of the California news and entertainment such as the show “Billions.” The truth is that white-collar crime has been a subject of interest to the public for decades. High profile cases of illegal trading have made...
International travel laws in a parental kidnapping case
Violating a child custody order might not seem like a serious crim. After all, your children were happy to go with you, and you only wanted to spend time with them. Unfortunately for noncustodial parents in California, parental kidnapping is a serious criminal...
The legal ramifications of phishing
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, phishing refers to the act of sending spam or text messages or creating misleading websites for the purpose of tricking innocent individuals into providing fraudsters with personal information. The websites...