400k unaccounted for gross receipts under control of my partners If I ask for restitution instead of criminal is it extortion?

You need an attorney to fire off the demand letter with the documents you've obtained. If they don't pay up, get an accounting action for...

I have invested in and worked on an oil and gas lease for a large company and have been cut out of the deal

As most lawyers will tell you, taking a case on contingency means that both you and your attorney are sharing the risk and reward of the end...

Can I sue my broker for losing my entire investment in the gold market?

There are numerous scams involving precious metals "dealers" whereby the person promises to purchase gold on margin, loses money, asks for more and...

What is statute of limitations regarding 2008 Investment Advice which ultimately caused huge IRS tax liability that is ongoing?

Much will depend on from whom the actual investment advice was given. Assuming that the "investment adviser" is truly a fee-based professional...

Your licenses should not be revoked, but be fully aware that if you are currently registered with a member firm you will have to disclose the...

How do i start business selling online sports tips.

You will need an attorney to ascertain how and where your business can operate in Virginia, if at all. As you may know, many people in on-line...

Where to bring a lawsuit when both parties live in different states and the legal issue happened in another state?

Given the urgency in bringing a suit and the likelihood of this person's bankruptcy, it will be up to this person to remove your case from the...

The scope and term of the non-compete will be critical for any evaluation of whether it is reasonable. Tennessee doesn't generally look on these...

I would like to know how can I find a lost overseas investment bank account?

You may need to hire a private investigator to track down where the money is. As one of my colleagues suggested, you may want to check out the...

Why not create a company outside the US that you own and have that company as the client? This would seem to make sense if you're looking to trade...