White Collar Defense

General information about investigations, allegations of financial or business misconduct, and defense considerations.

Federal Wire Fraud Charges in Louisiana: Investigation, Evidence, and Defense

Wire fraud is one of the federal government’s most frequently used fraud charges. It can arise from business transactions, loan applications, electronic payments, emails, online accounts, benefit programs, investment activity, or other conduct involving interstate communications. A federal investigation requires a close examination of both the alleged scheme and the electronic evidence. What federal prosecutors […]

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Under Investigation for PPP or EIDL Fraud in Louisiana? What to Know

Federal authorities continue to investigate allegations involving Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), unemployment benefits, and other pandemic-relief programs. For a person or business contacted by an investigator, served with a subpoena, or questioned about an application, early legal advice can be important. Why COVID-relief investigations continue Pandemic programs distributed substantial

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Bankruptcy Disclosures and White-Collar Risk: Lessons From a Louisiana Indictment

A federal indictment reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana illustrates why complete and accurate bankruptcy disclosures matter. The matter also shows how conduct arising in a bankruptcy case can create potential white-collar exposure. What the government alleged According to the government’s charging announcement, a federal grand jury accused an

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