On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Aug 9, 2020 | White Collar Crime
Bribery is a white collar crime that can seriously damage the trust people have in a business. Unfortunately, many people justify bribery as an acceptable method of gaining influence or wealth. Company executives and employees who accept bribes often do not comprehend...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Jun 18, 2020 | White Collar Crime
Employees using an organization’s computer system could face serious legal issues if a supervisor alleges an unlawful access. For example, if an employee uses a network for matters unrelated to a job’s responsibilities, an employer could claim...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | May 11, 2020 | White Collar Crime
An unfortunate fact is that when employees carry out criminal activities, company executives and the entire brand might take the fall. This is because executives often sign off on paperwork they do not have time to read by placing trust in their employees. Little do...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Jan 24, 2020 | White Collar Crime
Most people have heard of the term “Ponzi scheme”; however, most have never considered the origin of the name. Ponzi schemes are actually named after an infamous criminal called Charles Ponzi. According to Smithsonian Magazine, Charles Ponzi is probably the most...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Jan 2, 2020 | White Collar Crime
So you’re a dreamer in South Carolina. Ideas come to you naturally, and you’re wondering how to protect them. Well, first things first. You can’t protect ideas themselves. You can only protect expressions of an idea. So to receive copyright...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Nov 28, 2019 | White Collar Crime
It is no secret that there is a crisis in the U.S. healthcare system. The cost of care is rising quickly, and people have a tough time affording medical services. While there are many reasons why healthcare costs go up, there is one reason that is criminal. Healthcare...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Jul 29, 2019 | Firm News, White Collar Crime
While not all multi-level marketing (MLM) ventures are fraudulent, there are many that aim to bilk consumers out of their money. Being able to properly identify common scams is a must, whether you’re looking to get involved in a business endeavor or are...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Jun 17, 2019 | Firm News, White Collar Crime
No one in Mount Pleasant looks forward to paying taxes, yet most still do it dutifully. That said, no one ever wants to pay more than that which they owe. The trick, then, is understanding exactly what it is that needs to be paid. People often look for many ways to...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Apr 6, 2019 | Firm News, White Collar Crime
Were one to ask people in Mount Plesant to define “white collar crime,” the responses would likely be reflections of the sophisticated hijinks they see portrayed in movies or on TV. This comes from the various interpretations of the term. According to...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Feb 8, 2019 | Firm News, White Collar Crime
Popular media often portrays white collar crime as being the sophisticated (almost glamorous) actions of intellectual masterminds aimed as stealing millions from large corporations. In actuality, however, white collar crime can involve activities that most would...
