Forgery can have a devastating impact on businesses of all sizes, as it can result in financial loss, legal complications, and damage to reputation. If your business has fallen victim to forgery, it’s crucial to consult a lawyer right away to protect your interests. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at what forgery is, why it’s …
What is the Difference between Fraud and Embezzlement?
If you are in the process of hiring a lawyer, it is important to understand the difference between fraud and embezzlement. This knowledge can help you determine which type of lawyer is best suited to handle your case. In essence, fraud involves deceiving someone for financial gain whereas embezzlement is taking money from someone without their knowledge or consent. Let’s …
Why You Need To Consider An Expungement Even If You Were Not Convicted Of A Crime.
In 2019, New Mexico passed the “Criminal Record Expungement Act”. This new law went went effect on January 1, 2020, and it allows many individuals to have their arrest or conviction records expunged. With respect to criminal convictions, in most cases, the law allows a person in who has been convicted of a violation of an ordinance, misdemeanor, or felony …
What You Need To Know About Business in 2021
Attorney Stephanie Schaeffer advises against “lazy” financial practices among managing members of multiple companies. Since joining BLSW earlier this year, I have worked several matters regarding business member disputes. Some of these disputes could have easily been resolved if the parties had documented their financial action or if they had documented the “deal” they had regarding purchasing membership interest. Still …
Do You Know About The “Decline” Credit Card Scam?
“That’s strange, I have plenty of credit…try the card again.” “Hogwash!” cries Ginger Hollowell author of “Secrets of Credit Card Processing Fees Revealed” and Owner of the Electric Money Company. https://electronicmoneycompany.com/ “When a card is declined at point of sale, it means the card DOES NOT have enough credit for the purchase. That simple. ” According to Ms. Hollowell, this …
Ponzi Scheme vs. Pyramid Scheme
New Mexico Has Known Its Fair Share of Scams. Back in the early 2000’s there was a buzz among professional women in Albuquerque. I became aware of it when a friend told me she was advancing $5000 from her credit card in order to participate in an investment program that was by invitation only, and open solely to women. She …
When you think the corporate culture is fraud
In the mid 1990’s I was diligently climbing the corporate ladder. Having just graduated from college a couple years earlier, I was a bank branch manger for a regional bank. I loved my employer. It was a caring organization that operated in about half a dozen states. They had taken a chance on a young kid and were further investing …
Administrative Leave? Time to Call an Attorney
Administrative Leave is a common practice used by companies when they are investigating claims that are more severe or emotionally charged. The purpose of an Administrative Leave is to remove the accused party or parties from the workplace, ensuring the safety of the workforce and allowing for a thorough and untainted investigation to occur. The leave protects individuals who may …
Complex Criminal Defense—Computer Crimes and Fraud
New Mexico news headlines were recently riddled with references to a case involving Governor Martinez’ former campaign manager and a federal indictment for “computer intrusion and false statement charges” that stemmed from the “interception of wire communications intended for others.” The increased use of, access to, and sharing of information has been mirrored by the increase in cyber crimes and …
