What Is the Shopkeeper’s Privilege?
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. As recently discussed in our blog, New York has cracked down on retail theft. In some cases, shopkeepers have taken matters into their own hands to protect their business....
Retail Theft in New York is Down Following State’s Crack Down
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. After the pandemic, there’s was a reported increase retail theft in New York. According to reports, such theft increased 64% from 2019 to 2023. In response, jurisdictions t...
Deed Theft in New York: New Laws Enacted to Punish Perpetrators
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When you own real estate, the deed is the legal document that proves you own that property. If a piece of real estate is sold, the deed must be signed by all parties to the...
Burglary Tourism: What Is It, and Is Your Home a Target?
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. It may be one of the scariest experiences of your life – finding out that someone broke into your home and stole your belongings. On average, 3,062 burglaries happen in the...
Check Fraud and the Viral Chase Bank “Glitch”
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Earlier this year, Chase Bank experienced a “glitch” that enabled its customers to take out a seemingly limitless amount of free money. The “glitch” went viral on social me...
Nationwide Scam Threatens Fines for Missing Jury Duty
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. While going to jury duty can seem like a hassle, it’s an important civic responsibility. For our legal system to work properly, jury trials are an essential part of the pro...
Timeshare Scam Linked to Mexican Cartels, Warns FBI
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. For some, a timeshare is a great way to have a place to go on vacation every year. Some also see these as investment opportunities, as the value of its ownership may go up...
Texts That Steal Your Information – “Smishing” is the Latest Scam
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When you’re awaiting a package, you may sign up for delivery updates. With some couriers, these updates can come via text message, also known as short message service (SMS)...
Suspicious Activity Reports – When Banks Act Like Cops
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Follow the money. In today’s world, one way to uncover criminal activity is to trace financial transactions. Under the federal Bank Secrecy Act, financial institutions are...
Counterfeit Goods Can Lead to State and Federal Charges
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. One may hear the stories – if you go down to Canal Street in New York City, you can find designer goods for cheap prices. However, most New Yorkers know that many of those...
FBI Crime Data for 2022 Shows National Decrease in Violent Crime
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Each October, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) releases crime statistics from the previous year. For 2022, the picture is somewhat mixed. While violent crime has...
Auto Thefts on the Rise in New York, Across the Country
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. It’s Monday morning, and you wake up to go to work. Before you leave the house, you grab the keys to your Hyundai. You expect to find where you left it last night – parked...