Fraud

Whatever your industry, you have to be on the lookout for fraud. The more money that’s passing through your business, the bigger the chances that someone may try to gain an unfair advantage over another or outright steal. Fraud can be either actual or constructive....

When you enter into a contract with someone, you expect them to abide by the terms they’ve agreed to. If they fail to do that and you or your business suffers harm as a result, you can sue them for breach of contract. You may also (or instead) be able to take legal...

Fraudulent conveyance refers to the illegal transfer of assets from one party to another with the intention of depriving creditors of their legitimate claims. A transfer of assets can be made in various forms, such as gifts, sales or other arrangements that may not...

When first launching your company, you believed that you could take the world on your own. Although your business was successful, it soon became apparent that you would need some support. You decided to take on a team of staff and a business partner.  You chose a...

Suppliers play an integral role in the operations of businesses as they provide the products and services needed to run. Thus, business owners strive to have positive relationships with them for smooth operations. However, a supplier may commit some unlawful acts to...

Here in Houston, just miles from the Gulf of Mexico, we make a prime target for hurricanes, tropical storms and even flooding from especially heavy rains. When natural disasters occur, another unnatural disaster typically follows – storm-chasing “contractors’ looking...

Employee fraud can have far-reaching implications for your business. Besides financial loss, the legal implications of having your customers’ data compromised can be overwhelming. If you are a victim of employee fraud, it is important that you take appropriate steps...

Maybe you need a constant source of fresh greens for the grab-and-go salads that comprise roughly half of your deli's daily lunch sales. Perhaps you are in the construction industry and you need a supplier to provide you with flooring materials that meet the standards...

There are numerous regulations in place restricting Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings to prevent abuses of the process. A surprising number of individuals or businesses will use bankruptcy not as a tool for their own protection but as a means of avoiding financial...

Wire fraud is a serious offense that could harm your business. When you’re a victim of wire fraud, it means that you’ve been defrauded (or that someone attempted to defraud you) through some form of electronic communication. That could mean that you were defrauded by...