A Christmas Gift for Defrauded Individuals

A Christmas Gift for Defrauded Individuals

On January 19, 2017, The Western Union Company (Western Union) agreed to forfeit $586 million to settle charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The company admitted to criminal violations including failing to maintain...
Tracing & Characterization of Property in Divorce Matters

Tracing & Characterization of Property in Divorce Matters

The nature of property as separate or community is determined by time and circumstances of its acquisition.  The Texas Constitution, Article XVI, Sec. 15, defines Separate Property as: all property, both real and personal, of a spouse owned or claimed before marriage,...
Fraud Investigation Using the Audit Report

Fraud Investigation Using the Audit Report

In civil cases involving partnership agreements that are not fulfilled and money is not equitably divided per their agreement, legal actions generally ensue.  Attorneys often require the assistance of a forensic accountant and someone experienced in developing the...