In this episode Director of Forensic and Advisory Services Joel Glick, CPA/CFF, CFE, CGMA, explains the concepts behind piercing the corporate veil and how in partnership disputes and damages claims.
Wire payments continue to be one the quickest and easiest methods for individuals to send large amounts of money to others anywhere in the world. However, these electronic transfers made through banks or third-party service providers like Western Union can be rife with fraud and legal risks for the parties involved. Some of the most […]
The headaches individuals must confront when they are victims of identity theft are complicated by the length of time those crimes go unrecognized. Too often, these scams play out over months and even years without detection. By that point, however, your personally identifiable information (PII) can be in the hands of criminals and the dark […]
It likely will take years for the courts and regulators to unravel all the details that led to the recent bankruptcy filings of FTX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, and its affiliated companies. While the exact cause and accounting of the once $32 billion company’s collapse remains to be seen, it has come […]
In this episode Director of Forensic and Advisory Services Joel Glick explains how forensic investigations can be an important part of litigation matters.
Mention of the term “usury” often conjures up images of predatory payday lenders and loan sharks. Yet, the practice of charging an excessive rate of interest on loans or similar lending agreements can occur in various traditional financial transactions as well. To protect yourself, you must recognize the nuances in usury law that differ from one […]
According to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the total number of bankruptcy filings in 2020 decreased nearly 30 percent from the prior year, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. By contrast, the total number of Chapter 11 reorganization filings during the same period increased 18.7 percent from 2019, while the number of […]