Fraud

A press release from the Texas State Securities Board has alerted people to the allegedly fraudulent activity of the company Chase Metals, which operates Metals.com. The board issued an emergency cease-and-desist order against the company after it allegedly convinced...

Most in Houston never anticipate having to answer to accusations of fraud. However, the word itself is so broad in its application that actions that many might not consider to be fraudulent actually are. This may fly in the face of common assumptions about fraud,...

People in Houston hear the word "fraud" and might immediately think that it only applies to cases where people have lied in order to deprive others of money or property. Yet in reality, oftentimes transactions that occur between professionals in the private and public...

Fraud is a very serious matter for both sides. For the defendant, showing that they didn't try to commit a crime is a priority. For the victim, recouping their money is the focus. Because these are complex matters, it is imperative that you have all the information...

Not all multi-level marketing (MLM) ventures are fraudulent. Some do actually add value to a consumer's life and offer a good way for people to earn extra money in the comfort of their own homes. However, MLM can also be used for nefarious purposes, wherein a person...

In any case dealing with investments in Houston, the potential of sustaining losses is ever-present. Many may say that is simply the price one pays for delving into the investment market. Yet when people invest funds, they typically do so for a very specific purpose....

Not every challenge you come across in a business deal is confined to your contract. The situation that leads up to you signing the contract is sometimes just as important legally as the document itself. At the Firm we often encounter...