Success is a concept fundamental to running a business. Companies exist to serve the needs customers, and to maximize profitability in the process. While many New Jersey businesses have adopted stringent corporate governance practices to protect against malfeasance, cases of corporate fraud and white-collar crime arise and are litigated... read more
They say that in life only two things are certain: death and taxes. While we often don’t have much control over the former, we do have some control over the latter. Indeed, paying taxes is a fact of life for individuals and businesses in New Jersey and across the... read more
Criminal Law•
Jay Surgent •
Tuesday, Jan 19, 2021
While one can avoid criminal prosecution by not violating the law (e.g., by purposely not speeding and thereby avoiding a ticket), there are also ways one can avoid criminal prosecution without violating the law where the situation becomes more serious. In many cases, however, this is easier said than... read more
The college admittance scandal has gotten a good deal of media attention over the last couple of weeks. Dubbed “Operation Varsity Blues,” the sting resulted in criminal charges for over 50 people. Part of the reason for the high level of publicity is the involvement of some of Hollywood’s... read more