Rehabilitating Your Reputation After Conviction of a White Collar Crime If you or someone you know has been convicted of a white collar crime, like insider trading, fraud, tax fraud, or embezzlement, you know what an impact this can have on your reputation professionally and personally. Ultimately, it means more than having a criminal record. […]
Have You Been Convicted of a White Collar Crime? Recommendations for Rehabilitating Your Reputation
October 14, 2026 by ·
What Happens When Federal And State Investigations Overlap?
October 1, 2026 by ·
Can Federal and State Investigations Overlap? What Happens? If you’re someone living in New Jersey or the surrounding area that is being investigated for an alleged crime, it is possible that investigators from different agencies — on the local, county, state, and federal levels — might all be scrutinizing the same activities simultaneously. But what […]
An Internal Audit Exposed a Potential Crime: Here’s What You Should Do
September 24, 2026 by ·
Has an internal audit uncovered what potentially could become a criminal matter? The reality is, it won’t likely stay internal forever. This event will likely trigger continued internal investigations, and possibly the disclosure of information to regulators or other authorities. If you personally face criminal exposure as a product of this internal audit, it’s critical […]
Subpoenaed By A Federal Grand Jury? Here’s What You Should Do — And Not Do!
September 10, 2026 by ·
So, you’ve been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury. If you’re like most people, this probably makes you feel a bit uneasy, but we urge you not to panic. While it’s an intimidating proposition, panicking can lead to irrational decision making, and the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot is here to help you understand […]
What To Do If Federal Agents Decide To Investigate Your Business
August 25, 2026 by ·
How to handle the Federal Government Investigating Your Business Is the Federal Government investigating your business? Don’t panic! This is an important situation that you’re in, but it’s not necessarily a dire one. First, just because you’re being investigated, it doesn’t mean you’re being accused of a crime. While criminal charges are a possibility, you […]
How Digital Discovery Can Help Your Attorney Build A Stronger Defense for You
August 11, 2026 by ·
Can Your Digital Footprint Help Your Legal Defense? When you’re charged with a crime, mounting the best possible defense is critical to protecting your rights and achieving a desirable outcome. When prosecutors build a case against the accused, they do so by creating a narrative and compiling a collection of evidence they believe will convince […]
What Legal Risks Do You Face When Your Clients’ Data Has Been Breached?
July 25, 2026 by ·
Does the Risk of a Data Breach Increase Your Vulnerability? These days, data breaches are more common than ever. According to a recent report published by cybersecurity firm SentinelOne, global data breaches are at an all-time high, with an average of over 2,000 breaches per week. A mix of vulnerabilities via the use of ransomware, […]
Are Signal and WhatsApp Really Private? Learn How Your Digital Communications Could Put You Into Legal Jeopardy
July 8, 2026 by ·
Are Signal and WhatsApp Really Private? Signal and WhatsApp, two of the most widely used encrypted messaging apps are renowned for their privacy and security features — in fact, the notion of privacy lies at the heart of the business’ value proposition. Signal’s mission statement says it all: “To make private communication accessible and ubiquitous.” […]
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Crime Investigations
June 17, 2026 by ·
The Increase of Technology-Aided Financial Crimes The total dollar amount lost to financial crimes carried out by the assistance of technology is skyrocketing every year. In fact, between 2023 and 2025, global illicit financial crime increased by almost 20%, reaching $4.4 trillion last year! Much of that increase is due to the influx of advancements […]
Forensic Accounting And Fraud Examination: How To Legally Protect Yourself
May 30, 2026 by ·
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination Forensic accountants work to investigate and uncover financial crimes within organizations. Improving transparency and eliminating financial misconduct is their goal. If a discrepancy exists, a fraud examination is the next step. Facing a forensic accounting investigation is serious and should be taken earnestly. However with the right plan in place, […]
