Paying taxes is an unfortunate but necessary part of life. Those who fail to pay their taxes could potentially face federal tax evasion charges. Such allegations may limit a person’s ability to find and maintain gainful employment in Florida. Anyone who has been...
A Florida man was recently arrested in another state for his alleged involvement in acts of fraud. The fraud was tied to his alleged use of fake IDs and a variety of credit cards that did not belong to him. Allegations of credit card fraud are quite serious, and those...
Roku devices are popular choices for streaming TV, movies and other forms of entertainment in Florida households. However, a judge recently ruled that Roku, Inc. used Universal Electronics Inc.’s intellectual property without permission. The judge ruled that certain...
Dealing with anything on an international level is typically much more complicated than at a domestic level. In today’s global market, many Florida businesses have few other choices than to operate internationally, source products from overseas or otherwise interact...
It is important to have access to all relevant financial information when making decisions about investments. This is one of the reasons why allegations of securities fraud are treated so seriously in Florida. Whether made intentionally or by accident, an act of...
Parent teacher student organizations often raise significant funds for Florida schools. Those in charge of handling these funds are not immune to allegations of embezzlement simply because they are associated with a school, possibly in a volunteer role. One woman was...
Those in Florida who enjoy pineapple may have to choose a different fruit for a while. That is because U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents recently confiscated and destroyed $15,000 worth of the fruit following an inspection at a U.S. port of entry. The agents...
Individuals charged with federal crimes face the possibility of serious legal repercussions if convicted. This is true for Florida defendants facing white collar criminal charges, a type of crime that includes a range of financial offenses. In order to prepare the...
Many companies are struggling during these challenging times and having to make difficult decisions about the size of their workforce, employee benefits, and the goods and services they offer. Some items are scarce or even temporarily unavailable, and acquiring the...
Preparing tax documents is a notoriously difficult undertaking. An entire industry exists to help people and businesses prepare and file their taxes properly to avoid incurring penalties. To make matters worse, those that fail to pay their taxes correctly run the risk...