Understanding the Basics of Financial Fraud Investigation

Financial institution fraud is a growing threat in today’s complex financial landscape. As transactions become more sophisticated, so do fraudsters’ methods. There is no single reason behind the occurrence of fraud. During my forty-year career, I have often found that fraud is committed due to weaknesses in a company’s operations. I have also seen that…

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I object!  The witness made a legal conclusion!

Interpretations of the law, conclusions of law, expert opinions on the application of law to facts or use of a term that has both an everyday meaning as well as a legal one:  What is an expert witness allowed to say when matters of law and matters of fact are intermingled? The boundaries on what…

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