On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jan 28, 2020 | Chapter 13, Chapter 7
Whether to file or not file for bankruptcy in California is a very personal decision. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are both consumer bankruptcy options versus Chapter 11, which is for businesses. If you have a significant amount of debt and cannot continue making loan...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jan 27, 2020 | Embezzlement
Whether you for a large corporation or a family-run business California business, the world of finance has complex requirements, and typically includes vast amounts of detailed data. Most people think of corruption when they hear the words “corporate embezzlement.”...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jan 6, 2020 | blog
Some crimes are not violent and may not involve a clear victim. These crimes often fall under the umbrella of white collar crime. They usually have some type of financial motivation. One such case is Medicaid fraud. This also is a federal crime, and it can happen in...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jan 6, 2020 | Federal Crime
Although federal judges have a considerable amount of leeway when determining a sentence, the court system does have guidelines for the process. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines, according to the Cornell University Law School’s Legal Information Institute,...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jan 1, 2020 | Firm News
If you work in an environment where enforcement of organizational values and protocols is limited and subpar or if your position does not require you to report to very many people, the risk that you may become involved in illegal criminal conduct may be higher....
