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white-collar crime |
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white-collar crime, term coined by Edward Sutherland for nonviolent crimes committed by corporations or individuals such as office workers or sales personnel (see white-collar workers white-collar workers, broad occupational grouping of workers engaged in nonmanual labor; frequently contrasted with blue-collar (manual) employees. American in origin, the term has close analogues in other industrial countries. ..... Click the link for more information. ) in the course of their business activities. White-collar crimes include embezzlement, false advertising, bribery, unfair competition, tax evasion, and unfair labor practices. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mankin agrees, adding that it's important to realize that white collar crimes such as identity theft are a major disruption for businesses. In addition to Law & Terrorism, ULV College of Law will offer three other new courses to students: Contract Theory Seminar (taught by Professor Juanda Daniel), Computer Game Law Seminar (taught by Professor Ashley Lipson) and White Collar Crimes (taught by Robert Stacy and Jerry Behnke). Dickey's experience with the FBI included the investigation of a myriad of white collar crimes, including public corruption, securities fraud, cyber crimes, health care fraud and bank fraud. |
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