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Criminal defense for 13 charged with Social Security fraud
As loved ones get older or suffer disabling conditions, they may rely on the funds they receive from the Social Security Administration to meet their needs. Social Security is a federal program that provides income to those who qualify, with the goal of preventing...
Customs seizure reveals counterfeit items worth millions
In recent months, the use of hand sanitizing stations has become imperative for many Florida businesses and other organizations. Hand sanitizing kiosks in convenient locations allow employees and visitors to comply with recommendations by the Centers for Disease...
Trademark laws favor US shoe company
The average Florida consumer may not think about the fact that many of the top brand items available for purchase in the United States are also in high demand in other countries. Likewise, other countries often export their brands to this country to compete for the...
Compliance with international law critical for businesses
U.S. businesses that deal in the export of products to other countries should have a firm grasp of the trade laws governing the countries they deal with. International law related to trade can be complex since each country has its own restrictions and prohibitions....
Couple pleads guilty to federal embezzlement charges
When people in Florida and across the country are accused of a federal crime, especially one that could result in a lengthy prison sentence if convicted, they may feel overwhelmed with the situation that they face. In fact, such may have been the case for a husband...
Man pleads guilty to federal crimes after Florida arrest
If someone from Florida were to be arrested, they would likely feel a great deal of anxiety over a lack of knowledge of the criminal justice system and their future, especially if they have little experience with the process. That anxiety is difficult to fathom for...
Federal charges possible in Twitter hack case
Social media plays a large role in the lives of many people in the United States. While they use it socially, many also depend upon it for their business or political careers. Despite its prevalent use -- or perhaps because of it -- there are many opportunities for...
Courts take a creative approach to restarting jury trials
Amid the economic shutdowns of the pandemic of 2020, state courthouses also closed. Though courts were quick to respond by hosting virtual hearings, jury trials were slower to adapt. Courts had to place an integral part of the U.S. justice system on hold. Now, after a...
What is a white-collar crime?
If you are facing criminal charges for a white-collar offense, it may help you to know a little more about the history of white-collar crimes. Generally associated with the elements of a white-collar job, a white-collar crime involves the violation of trust or other...