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.
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