The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawyer who has very publicly accused the SEC of improperly destroying thousands of sensitive investigation documents of targeted companies and corporate officials was also successful in a previous whistleblower action in Michigan. In that 1993 Michigan medicare fraud case, Darcy Flynn was awarded about $2.7 million as a whistleblower. Michigan has its own whistleblower law.
In his current whistleblower action against the SEC, Mr. Flynn's complaint comes under the Federal Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 which is designed to protect Federal employee whistleblowers who work for the Government and report Agency misconduct. Mr. Flynn could, again, receive compensation from the Government for his SEC whistleblower actions.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
"OBAMA FOR AMERICA, 2012"
A team of volunteers from the national law offices of Charles Jerome Ware, Attorneys & Counselors, will be canvassing the Columbia, Maryland 21044 area on Saturday, September 4th, 2011 in support of the "OBAMA FOR AMERICA, 2012" Campaign.
Monday, August 29, 2011
"DEBT NO-NOs":
Wisdom from the new book, "LEGAL CONSUMER TIPS AND SECRETS", by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware, former Special Counsel to the Chairman of the United States Federal Trade Commission (iUniverse Publishers, 2011). 6 Tips to follow WHEN YOU ARE IN HEAVY DEBT:
1. Generally, go not make matters worse when you are in debt by committing common, unthinking mistakes.
2. Do not rely on family and friends to pay your heavy debts. This can destroy your relationship with them.
3. Do not pay cash upfront to credit counselors or so-called debt settlement professionals. These people rarely, if ever, deliver.
4. Do not use new, high-interest loans. This process serves to increase your debt load.
5. Use bankruptcy only as a last resort. Bankruptcy can be devastating to your financial future.
6. Do not rely solely on paying the minimum on your credit cards or other debt. Your debt only becomes larger.
1. Generally, go not make matters worse when you are in debt by committing common, unthinking mistakes.
2. Do not rely on family and friends to pay your heavy debts. This can destroy your relationship with them.
3. Do not pay cash upfront to credit counselors or so-called debt settlement professionals. These people rarely, if ever, deliver.
4. Do not use new, high-interest loans. This process serves to increase your debt load.
5. Use bankruptcy only as a last resort. Bankruptcy can be devastating to your financial future.
6. Do not rely solely on paying the minimum on your credit cards or other debt. Your debt only becomes larger.
"DEBIT CARD DANGER":
From the new book, "Legal Consumer Tips and Secrets" by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware, former Special Counsel to the Chairman of the United States Federal Trade Commission (iUniverse Publishers, 2011).
1. Banks prefer that consumers use debit cards over credit cards. Even though banks make lots of money on both cards, they make even more money on debit cards.
2. Using debit cards online is dangerous for the consumer. It is extremely difficult to refund a purchase or restore your account when the card number is stolen.
3. Using debit cards for rental or security deposits is a bad idea. Your money is taken immediately out of your bank account, with little to no recourse.
4. Using debit cards in restaurants and bars can be dangerous. Too public. Too many searching eyes. Think about it, employees in a restaurant or bar can actually walk away (and even out of sight) with your card. Use cash instead of a card.
5. Do not use debit cards to make regular payments on bills. Not all businesses are honest. Businesses love to get your debit card number to snatch money out of your bank account on a regular (and even irregular) basis, and many will do it without your permission.
6. Consistent with 2, above, it is dangerous for the consumer to use debit cards in public Wi-Fi spots. Hackers and scammers can and will steal your personal data.
7. For more information, read Chapter 13, "Dark Secrets of Credit Cards and Debit Cards", from the new book, "LEGAL CONSUMER TIPS AND SECRETS", by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware (iUniverse, 2011).
1. Banks prefer that consumers use debit cards over credit cards. Even though banks make lots of money on both cards, they make even more money on debit cards.
2. Using debit cards online is dangerous for the consumer. It is extremely difficult to refund a purchase or restore your account when the card number is stolen.
3. Using debit cards for rental or security deposits is a bad idea. Your money is taken immediately out of your bank account, with little to no recourse.
4. Using debit cards in restaurants and bars can be dangerous. Too public. Too many searching eyes. Think about it, employees in a restaurant or bar can actually walk away (and even out of sight) with your card. Use cash instead of a card.
5. Do not use debit cards to make regular payments on bills. Not all businesses are honest. Businesses love to get your debit card number to snatch money out of your bank account on a regular (and even irregular) basis, and many will do it without your permission.
6. Consistent with 2, above, it is dangerous for the consumer to use debit cards in public Wi-Fi spots. Hackers and scammers can and will steal your personal data.
7. For more information, read Chapter 13, "Dark Secrets of Credit Cards and Debit Cards", from the new book, "LEGAL CONSUMER TIPS AND SECRETS", by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware (iUniverse, 2011).
"CLIENT UPDATES" from the national law firm offices of Charles Jerome Ware, Attorneys and Counselors:
Popular Actor and Social Activist Danny Glover said in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, even though Arizona's sweeping new law targeting "illegal" immigrants has created a moral crisis for the state, a boycott of Arizona may not be an appropriate response.
Danny appeared at the Phoenix Convention Center with Mayor Phil Gordon and a local civil rights activist, the Rev. Warren H. Stewart, Sr.
Oprah Winfrey will receive an honorary Oscar award from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in November 2011. The Academy's "Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award" will be given to Oprah at the Academy's annual Governor's Awards program for her renowned philanthropy.
Danny appeared at the Phoenix Convention Center with Mayor Phil Gordon and a local civil rights activist, the Rev. Warren H. Stewart, Sr.
Oprah Winfrey will receive an honorary Oscar award from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in November 2011. The Academy's "Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award" will be given to Oprah at the Academy's annual Governor's Awards program for her renowned philanthropy.
Friday, August 26, 2011
IMMIGRATION UPDATE: IMMIGRATION NEWS!!!
Featuring the award-winning and best-selling book, "THE IMMIGRATION PARADOX: 15 TIPS FOR WINNING IMMIGRATION CASES", by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware, former United States Immigration Judge (iUniverse Publishers, 2009).
IMMIGRATION AMNESTY? One week after the announcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of the OBAMA Administration's new policy of making undocumented immigrants with no criminal record a low-priority for deportation, two young men originally from Mexico successfully halted their deportation/removal proceedings in Georgia. Look for thousands more beneficiaries of this new "amnesty" policy to come.
"Illegal" versus "Undocumented Aliens".
In America, no human being is "illegal" [see book, "THE IMMIGRATION PARADOX: 15 Tips for Winning Immigration Cases", by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware, former U.S. Immigration Judge]. However, the word "illegal" continues to be used a lot in immigration discussions. Others prefer the word "undocumented".
The following appears to be the most-common differentiations between the use of the two terms:
The terms "illegal alien" appears to be used to describe a foreign national who has entered the United States without lawful permission or, even if having entered legally, has since lost that legal status because of a criminal act.
The term "undocumented alien" is considered more of a civil offense and not criminal in nature, and refers generally to a foreign national who has entered the U.S. legally but has overstayed his or her visa for legal entry.
IMMIGRATION AMNESTY? One week after the announcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of the OBAMA Administration's new policy of making undocumented immigrants with no criminal record a low-priority for deportation, two young men originally from Mexico successfully halted their deportation/removal proceedings in Georgia. Look for thousands more beneficiaries of this new "amnesty" policy to come.
"Illegal" versus "Undocumented Aliens".
In America, no human being is "illegal" [see book, "THE IMMIGRATION PARADOX: 15 Tips for Winning Immigration Cases", by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware, former U.S. Immigration Judge]. However, the word "illegal" continues to be used a lot in immigration discussions. Others prefer the word "undocumented".
The following appears to be the most-common differentiations between the use of the two terms:
The terms "illegal alien" appears to be used to describe a foreign national who has entered the United States without lawful permission or, even if having entered legally, has since lost that legal status because of a criminal act.
The term "undocumented alien" is considered more of a civil offense and not criminal in nature, and refers generally to a foreign national who has entered the U.S. legally but has overstayed his or her visa for legal entry.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
"DEBT: Four (4) Things Not To Do When You Are In Debt"
Excerpts from the new book, "LEGAL CONSUMER TIPS AND SECRETS -- Avoiding Debtors' Prison in the United States", Chapter 9, by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware, former Special Counsel to the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission.
1. Do not rely solely on “minimal payments” or small monthly payments on your credit cards to improve or even maintain your credit rating.
2. Be wary or cautious about rolling your debt balance or credit card balance over to an introductory rate credit card.
3. Never assume your interest rates are constant or the same.
4. Be wary or cautious of debt settlement scams and schemes.
1. Do not rely solely on “minimal payments” or small monthly payments on your credit cards to improve or even maintain your credit rating.
2. Be wary or cautious about rolling your debt balance or credit card balance over to an introductory rate credit card.
3. Never assume your interest rates are constant or the same.
4. Be wary or cautious of debt settlement scams and schemes.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
CLIENT UPDATES: Law Offices of Charles Jerome Ware, A National Law Firm
"Bounce TV", the first-ever 24/7 Broadcast Television Network created exclusively for African American audiences is on schedule to launch this Fall 2011, according to two of its founding members: former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young and Martin Luther King III of Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Deepak Chopra: is supporting the World Peace Festival, August 20th to August 27th, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.
"Notting Hill" movie casualty. The Travel Bookstore, made famous in Hugh Grant's popular movie "Notting Hill" has encountered insurmountable financial troubles and is closing for business after over 30 years in London, England.
Dr. Deepak Chopra: is supporting the World Peace Festival, August 20th to August 27th, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.
"Notting Hill" movie casualty. The Travel Bookstore, made famous in Hugh Grant's popular movie "Notting Hill" has encountered insurmountable financial troubles and is closing for business after over 30 years in London, England.
IMMIGRATION: "The 'Green Card' Is Not Green"
From Chapter 12 of the best-selling book, THE IMMIGRATION PARADOX: 15 Tips for Winning Immigration Cases, by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware, former United States Immigration Judge.
The “Green Card” is not Green
Surprise! The “Green Card,” or United States Permanent Resident Card, is not green. Further, the Green Card has not been “green” for a very long time. Since its inception in or about 1947, the card has taken on a variety of different colors at different times in history. The “Green Card” actually started out in about 1940 as a white card.
We probably still refer to these Permanent Resident Cards as “Green Cards” for historical reference reasons. For example, in the field of law we refer to intended distractions as “red herrings;” dismissal from employment notices are called “pink slips;” excessively sensationalized news stories are called “yellow journalism;” and the phrase “firing” or “to fire” someone when their job is terminated comes from the inspired practice of burning down the house of neighbors when they were no longer wanted in the community [Attorney Charles Jerome Ware, Understanding The Law: A Primer, 2008, iUniverse Press (1-800-288-4677), www.iuniverse.com, www.amazon.com]. In each of the above-referenced examples, an idea was originally associated with an actual item of the respective or specific color.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Consumerism
According to some, "Consumerism" is now the largest fundamentalist religion in the United States. In this context, "Consumerism" is defined as the deeply held American belief that buying goods and services can fill the voids in our hearts and souls [see, Chapter 20, "Legal Consumer Tips and Secrets", new book by Charles Jerome Ware (2011)].
Monday, August 22, 2011
Popular Actor --- Unfortunate Foreclosure:
Popular actor Burt Reynolds' multi-million dollar home in Florida is being foreclosed upon by the mortgagor/creditor, Merrill Lynch Credit Corp. The foreclosure sale is being sought by the bank allegedly because Reynolds is over 6 months late in house payments.
Florida, like Maryland and a few other states, has no foreclosure redemption law that would allow the famous actor to reclaim his home after the foreclosure sale.
For a comprehensive legal discussion on foreclosure law in the United States, read Chapter 4 of Charles Ware's new consumer book, "Legal Consumer Tips and Secrets".
Florida, like Maryland and a few other states, has no foreclosure redemption law that would allow the famous actor to reclaim his home after the foreclosure sale.
For a comprehensive legal discussion on foreclosure law in the United States, read Chapter 4 of Charles Ware's new consumer book, "Legal Consumer Tips and Secrets".
AUTHOR'S UPDATES: "Legal Consumer Tips and Secrets", by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware
Charles Jerome Ware, former Special Counsel to the Chairman of the United States Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C., is the author of the book, "Legal Consumer Tips and Secrets" (2011).
Another Ponzi Scheme: The former CEO of an Austin, Texas-based investment firm has been convicted on federal charges that he schemed and defrauded investors out of more than $50 million between December 2005 and December 2009. The victims included church members, athletes and other so-called "famous people".
See Chapter 7 ("...the PONZI and the other schemes") and Chapter 8 (the Affinity Scam) of Charles Ware's new consumer book for legal background and discussion.
Another Ponzi Scheme: The former CEO of an Austin, Texas-based investment firm has been convicted on federal charges that he schemed and defrauded investors out of more than $50 million between December 2005 and December 2009. The victims included church members, athletes and other so-called "famous people".
See Chapter 7 ("...the PONZI and the other schemes") and Chapter 8 (the Affinity Scam) of Charles Ware's new consumer book for legal background and discussion.
Friday, August 19, 2011
BREAKING NEWS!!! IMMIGRATION AMNESTY?: August 2011, by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), this week, quietly announced intention to implement a new policy of individually reviewing over 300,000 actively pending deportation cases in federal immigration courts. So-called "lower-priority" deportation cases will be suspended.
Lower-priority cases are those which do not involve immigrants considered violent or otherwise dangerous to the American public.
The reason given for this new policy is the matter of prioritizing these cases and allocating more efficiently scarce resources.
Conservative critics, of course, are calling this new policy "backdoor amnesty" for undocumented aliens.
Lower-priority cases are those which do not involve immigrants considered violent or otherwise dangerous to the American public.
The reason given for this new policy is the matter of prioritizing these cases and allocating more efficiently scarce resources.
Conservative critics, of course, are calling this new policy "backdoor amnesty" for undocumented aliens.
Author's Update: Charles Jerome Ware, former Special Counsel to the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and author of the soon-to-be-published book, "LEGAL CONSUMER TIPS AND SECRETS".
"NIGERIAN INDICTED FOR ALLEGED SCAMMING OF LAW FIRMS"
A Nigerian man has been extradited from Nigeria to the United States and indicted for alleged scamming of over $31,000,000.00 from over 80 law firms and lawyers in this country. Ironically, the alleged crimes involved debt collection scams [and see Chapter 11, "Legal Consumer Tips and Secrets", by attorney Charles Jerome Ware (2011)].
The alleged victims included several prominent Pennsylvania law firms, an Alabama law firm, as well as a Canadian law firm.
The man and his associates also attempted without success to defraud an additional 300 lawyers and law firms out of over $100,000,000.00.
A Nigerian man has been extradited from Nigeria to the United States and indicted for alleged scamming of over $31,000,000.00 from over 80 law firms and lawyers in this country. Ironically, the alleged crimes involved debt collection scams [and see Chapter 11, "Legal Consumer Tips and Secrets", by attorney Charles Jerome Ware (2011)].
The alleged victims included several prominent Pennsylvania law firms, an Alabama law firm, as well as a Canadian law firm.
The man and his associates also attempted without success to defraud an additional 300 lawyers and law firms out of over $100,000,000.00.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
CHARLES WARE AMONG "BEST LAWYERS" IN AMERICA
Attorney Charles Jerome Ware continues to be ranked among the "Best Lawyers" in America [see "Community Focus Online", www.communityfocusonline.com/CharlesJeromeWare].
Charles Ware is rated a "Great Lawyer", is the original recipient of the Charles Hamilton Houston Award for "Outstanding Litigation", and he is a former "Chief Justice Earl Warren Scholar".
SEC "whistleblower": An attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Darcy Flynn, has accused his employer (the SEC) of systematically destroying important documents after closing "matters under inquiry" (MUIs).
MUIs are the SEC's preliminary inquiry or look into potential violations of U.S. securities laws.
Charles Ware is rated a "Great Lawyer", is the original recipient of the Charles Hamilton Houston Award for "Outstanding Litigation", and he is a former "Chief Justice Earl Warren Scholar".
SEC "whistleblower": An attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Darcy Flynn, has accused his employer (the SEC) of systematically destroying important documents after closing "matters under inquiry" (MUIs).
MUIs are the SEC's preliminary inquiry or look into potential violations of U.S. securities laws.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Attorney Charles Ware's MENSA Quiz
- From Chapter 20 of Attorney Ware's 2008 best-selling book, "UNDERSTANDING THE LAW: A Primer":
- Which bodies of water inside the continental United States may be considered the high seas?
- Which president of the United States terminated diplomatic relations with the nation of Cuba?
- Which great American city attempted legalize prostitution in 1857?
- Which bodies of water inside the continental United States may be considered the high seas?
- Which president of the United States terminated diplomatic relations with the nation of Cuba?
- Which great American city attempted legalize prostitution in 1857?
Monday, August 15, 2011
"Current Immigration Issues in the United States": Update by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware, former United States Immigration Judge
-Chapter 21, from the 2009 best-selling book: The Immigration Paradox, by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware, former United States Immigration Judge.
-Current top ten (1) countries from which immigrants come into the United States: (1) Mexico, (2) China, (3) India, (4) Philippines, (5) Vietnam, (6) El Salvador, (7) Cuba, (8) former USSR, (9) Korea, and (10) Dominican Republic.
-Current most popular states for immigrants to settle in the U.S.: (1) California, (2) New York, (3) Florida, (4) Texas, (5) New Jersey, (6) Illinois, (7) Georgia, (8) Massachusetts, (9) Arizona, (10) Virginia, (11) Maryland, and (12) Washington.
-Current top ten (1) countries from which immigrants come into the United States: (1) Mexico, (2) China, (3) India, (4) Philippines, (5) Vietnam, (6) El Salvador, (7) Cuba, (8) former USSR, (9) Korea, and (10) Dominican Republic.
-Current most popular states for immigrants to settle in the U.S.: (1) California, (2) New York, (3) Florida, (4) Texas, (5) New Jersey, (6) Illinois, (7) Georgia, (8) Massachusetts, (9) Arizona, (10) Virginia, (11) Maryland, and (12) Washington.
Friday, August 12, 2011
"UPDATES: HUGH GRANT, DANNY GLOVER, DEEPAK CHOPRA"
-Attorney Charles Ware's latest book, tentatively titled "LEGAL CONSUMER TIPS AND SECRETS" is scheduled to be published soon (by Fall 2011).
-HUGH GRANT: Has turned down a multi-million dollar offer from Warner Brothers to replace Charlie Sheen in the popular TV sitcom "Two And A Half Men".
-DANNY GLOVER: Is among the 2011 Freedom Award Winners, sponsored by the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee in honor of the museum's 20th Anniversary.
-DEEPAK CHOPRA: Deepak's "Seduction of Spirit" Meditation Retreat will be held this October 2011 in San Diego, California.
-HUGH GRANT: Has turned down a multi-million dollar offer from Warner Brothers to replace Charlie Sheen in the popular TV sitcom "Two And A Half Men".
-DANNY GLOVER: Is among the 2011 Freedom Award Winners, sponsored by the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee in honor of the museum's 20th Anniversary.
-DEEPAK CHOPRA: Deepak's "Seduction of Spirit" Meditation Retreat will be held this October 2011 in San Diego, California.
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