The threat of money laundering in the legal sector and how AML checks help
Traditionally, legal services have been one of the most commonly exploited by criminals seeking to obfuscate the source of ill-gotten gains.
White Collar Crime: Can You Still Recover Funds From Wire Transfer Fraud?
Is sending large amounts of money via wire transfer safe?
The Intersection of Law with the Economic Calendar – Understanding the Legal Consequences of Economic Data Releases
The intersection of law and the economic calendar is an area of growing importance, particularly as economic data plays an increasingly influential role in shaping legal and regulatory decisions.
Fox News Settles Defamation Case with Dominion for $787.5M
Fox News has agreed to pay $787.5 million to Dominion Voting Systems to settle claims that the network had caused material damage to its business via defamation.
Donald Trump Pleads not Guilty to 34 Felons Charges
Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be charged with a crime, pleading not guilty to 34 charges of falsifying business records on 4 April.
Alex Murdaugh Convicted of Murdering His Wife and Son
Once-prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been convicted of murdering his wife and son, concluding a highly publicised case.
How to get probation: What you should know
The offender can escape being locked up or jailed by being on probation.
US Banks-Backed Platforms Are Ridiculous with Fraud: Why Zelle Is Problematic and How To Deter Scams
Since the inception of the internet, fraudsters have only become more of a threat, be it through digital attacks or scams that target individuals.
Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads not Guilty in FTX Fraud Case
On 3 January, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to the theft of billions of dollars in customer funds entrusted to his cryptocurrency exchange.
The Biggest Legal Stories in 2022
As this most recent year comes to a close, Lawyer Monthly rounds up the biggest and most impactful cases of the preceding months.
Trump Organisation Found Guilty of Tax Fraud
Two businesses belonging to former president Donald Trump’s real estate and licensing company have been found guilty of running a 13-year tax fraud scheme.
Fraud: Moving the Needle
Awareness of fraud and willingness to combat it do not lead to practicable change on their own, and many entities today are unknowingly vulnerable as a result.