She is trying to significantly overstate the amount of damage to the insurance company. Is that insurance fraud?
answered on Oct 20, 2016
Your friend should certainly not overstate the amount of damage, as it will undoubtedly be a breach of her insurance contract at best. This will result in the insurance failing to cover any of her damages. Was your friend injured in the auto accident? If so, she should contact a personal injury... View More 
- we bid on foreclosure properties being sold at auction. If we generally agree that a property shouldn't be sold for more than a certain price, we will not bid above that. I heard recently that this may be considered some kind of antitrust violation. Is that actually true?
answered on Oct 14, 2016
Based on the limited facts provided, it is not an antitrust violation to agree not to bid on a property. If there is more information that may be an antitrust violation, I would recommend being proactive and discussing it with an attorney in private to protect yourself.
do I get any kind of leniency because I spoke up?
answered on Sep 15, 2016
You may or may not get leniency, but you should NEVER admit to anything that might involve criminal conduct until you have consulted with a criminal defense attorney. Trust no one, and talk to no one, without an attorney.
I'm worried that this looks like the client wants something in return - could my husband be in trouble?
answered on Sep 15, 2016
Ask your husband. Has he given something of value to the client in return for those tickets? Gratuities are not necessarily improper. Was there a quid pro quo, or was this simply a gift from a grateful client?
Will I be on the hook if something goes wrong, even if I wasn't involved?
answered on Sep 15, 2016
If you are concerned, then the smart thing to do is discretely consult with a criminal defense lawyer. Don't tell anyone at work.
answered on Sep 15, 2016
Why would you want to? If you really want to rat out someone, go to the IRS web site. Keep in mind that people in glass houses should never throw stones. If you contact the IRS, you better be without "sin" yourself. The IRS will know who you are.
answered on Sep 15, 2016
If you are from Illinois, you should know the answer. Half of Illinois' past few governors have gone to prison. The Feds don't (usually) care about whether criminals are in public office.
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