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Justice Department Files Net Neutrality Lawsuit Against State of California

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October 1, 2018

Justice Department Files Net Neutrality Lawsuit Against State of California The Justice Department announced they have filed a lawsuit against the state of California alleging that Senate Bill 822, an Internet regulation bill signed into law earlier today by Governor Jerry Brown, unlawfully imposes burdens on the Federal Government’s deregulatory approach to the Internet, announced […]

Four-Time Baltimore Felon Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison

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October 1, 2018

Four-Time Baltimore Felon Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland announced that U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced William McFadden, age 33, of Baltimore, to 19 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for robbing a gas station in Greenbelt, Maryland, and […]

New York Heroin Supplier Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison

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October 1, 2018

New York Heroin Supplier Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland announced that U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Luis Miguel Mendez-Rivera, a/k/a El Flaco, age 34, of the Bronx, New York, today to 12 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute […]

Cheesecake Factory Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit 

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October 1, 2018

The Cheesecake Factory Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit The EEOC announced in a press release that it has settled a disability discrimination lawsuit with global restaurant chain The Cheesecake Factory. The EEOC says the settlement from the lawsuit will benefit deaf employees of the restaurant chain. The Cheesecake Factory and its wholly owned subsidiary will pay […]

CVS Caremark & EEOC Settle Discrimination Charge

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October 1, 2018

CVS Caremark & EEOC Settle Discrimination Charge The EEOC announced in a press release that it has reach an agreement with CVS Caremark in a Discrimination lawsuit. The EEOC said that the drugstore chains personality test had negative impacts on job seekers because of race and origin. CVS Caremark Corporation, a nationwide retail pharmacy and […]

Dollar General Faces Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

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October 1, 2018

Dollar General Faces Sexual Harassment Lawsuit The EEOC announced in a press release that global discount retailer Dollar General is being sued by the EEOC for a Sexual Harassment incident. An assistant manager of Dollar General was forced to resign after an egregious sexual harassment incident at work. Dollar General violated federal law when it […]

Executive of $50 Million Mail Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Federal Prison

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October 1, 2018

Executive of $50 Million Mail Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Federal Prison The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland announced that Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Eric Epstein, age 58, of Pompano Beach, Florida (previously of Owings Mills, Maryland) today to 135 months in prison for conspiracy to commit mail fraud […]

22 People Charged With Smuggling Counterfeit Luxury Goods From China

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October 1, 2018

22 People Charged With Smuggling Counterfeit Luxury Goods From China The Department of Justice announced that 22 people have been charged with smuggling counterfeit luxury goods from China.  Defendants Trafficked Items that Included Fake Louis Vuitton and Tory Burch Handbags, Michael Kors Wallets, Hermes Belts and Chanel Perfume.  Six indictments and one criminal complaint were […]

Royal Bank Of Scotland Pays $4.9 Billion Settlement

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October 1, 2018

Royal Bank Of Scotland Pays $4.9 Billion Settlement The Department of Justice announced in a press release that the Royal Bank Of Scotland agrees to pay $4.9 Billion Dollar settlement for Financial Crisis-Era Misconduct.  The Settlement Is Largest Penalty Imposed On A Single Entity By The Justice Department For Financial Crisis-Era Misconduct.  The Justice Department […]

California Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Violate U.S. Sanctions Against Syria

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October 1, 2018

California Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Violate U.S. Sanctions Against Syria The Department of Justice announced that Rasheed Al Jijakli, 57, a Syrian-born naturalized U.S. citizen of Walnut, California, pleaded guilty yesterday to a charge of conspiring to export U.S.-origin tactical gear to Syria in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and Syria […]

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