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The FCPA and foreign officials

03/19/2021
Hilder & Associates, P.C
FCPA

Whether you run a company that conducts business overseas or you have a high-profile position that has placed you abroad, it is important to understand the ins and outs of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) if you are…

SEC Whistleblower Awards Already Surpasses Amounts Awarded Last Year

03/16/2021
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Firm News

In fiscal year 2021, the SEC has already paid roughly $188 million to whistleblowers, which surpasses last year’s total dollar of payments of $175 million. Recent payouts include awards of $9.2 million and $3 million. Jane Norberg, Chief of…

What elements must be met for embezzlement?

03/12/2021
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Fraud

Embezzlement is often the subject of big, splashy news stories or the focus of dramatic movies, but many do not fully understand what this offense entails. It is a form of white-collar crime where people misappropriate assets that they…

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