Government Contractor Pleads Guilty for Retention Of Defense Materials
Harold Thomas Martin, III, age 54, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to the federal charge of willful retention of national defense
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas to Pay $75,000 for Discrimination Lawsuit
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS), a Dallas health care company, will pay $75,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination
Duke University Agrees to Pay U.S. $112.5 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Duke University has agreed to pay the government $112.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Global Tech Support Scam
A Charlotte, North Carolina man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to access a protected computer, for his role in an international “Tech Support
Former Defense Intelligence Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Espionage
The Department of Justice has announced today in a press release that Ron Rockwell Hansen, 58, a resident of Syracuse, Utah, and a former Defense
ExxonMobil to Pay Civil Penalty & Take Measures to Resolve Clean Air Act
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & The Department of Justice announced a settlement with ExxonMobil Oil Corporation (ExxonMobil) today
New York Man Charged with Cryptocurrency Scheme
The founder and principal operator of My Big Coin Pay Inc. (My Big Coin), a purported cryptocurrency and virtual payment services company
Attorney General Makan Delrahim Delivers Remarks at George Mason Law Review
“Harder Better Faster Stronger”: Evaluating EDM as a Defense in Vertical Mergers Thank you Judge Ginsburg and thank you to the George Mason Law
Biodiesel Fuel Company Sentenced for 45,000 Gallons of Wastewater
The Department of Justice has announced that yesterday, an Elizabeth, New Jersey, biodiesel fuel company was sentenced for discharging more than
Two Men Convicted for Multi-Million Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme
The Department of Justice has announced that a federal jury in Charlotte, North Carolina found two men guilty yesterday for their roles in a five-year
Three Kansas Men Sentenced to Prison for Bomb Plot
The Department of Justice has announced in a press release that three men from southwest Kansas were sentenced to 25, 26 and 30 years imprisonment on
Global Law Firm Registers as an Agent of a Foreign Principal
The Department of Justice announced in a press release that global Law Firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has entered into a settlement
Southlake, Texas Couple Convicted Of Forced Labor
Southlake, Texas Couple Convicted Of Forced Labor In Their Home The Department of Justice announced in a press release that Defendants Mohamed Toure
5 Members of Mexican Human Trafficking Organization Sentenced in Court
5 Members of Mexican Human Trafficking Organization Sentenced in Court Prosecution Dismantled International Sex Trafficking Organization that Forced
Justice Department Recovers Over $2.8 Billion from False Claims Act Cases
Justice Department Recovers Over $2.8 Billion from False Claims Act Cases The Department of Justice announced in a press release that they have
Criminal Charges Filed Against 15 Websites Offering DDoS-For-Hire Services
Criminal Charges Filed Against 15 Websites Offering DDoS-For-Hire Services The Justice Department announced today the seizure of 15 internet domains
Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced for Attack Outside D.C. Courthouse
Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced for Attack Outside D.C. Courthouse The Department of Justice announced today in a press release that a Washington,
Miami-Area Woman Sentenced For $4.65 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Miami-Area Woman Sentenced For $4.65 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme A Miami, Florida-area woman was sentenced to 78 months in prison to be followed by
United States Sues Freight Companies for Overcharging of Shipments
United States Sues Freight Companies for Overcharging of Shipments The Departmen of Justice announced in a press release today that The United States
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officer Indicted on Charges of Theft
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officer Indicted on Charges of Theft & False Statements A federal grand jury sitting in the Southern
Congressional Staffer Sentenced to Prison for Election Crimes Scheme
Congressional Staffer Sentenced to Prison for Election Crimes Scheme The Department of Justice issued a press release today stating that a former
Walmart Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim
Walmart Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim Against Store in Fort Wort, Texas The Justice Department today announced that it has reached
FTC Charges Executive Whose Company Owns New York Knicks & New York Rangers
FTC Charges Executive Whose Company Owns New York Knicks & New York Rangers The Federal Trade Commission has announced in a press release that
Drug Maker Actelion Agrees to Pay $360 Million to Resolve False Claims Act
Drug Maker Actelion Agrees to Pay $360 Million to Resolve False Claims Act The Department of Justice announced in a press release that Pharmaceutical
Attorney General Matthew Whitaker Statement On The National Day of Mourning
Attorney General Matthew Whitaker Statement On The National Day of Mourning The Department of Justice announced in a press release today that Today,
U.S. Soldier Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
U.S. Soldier Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison The Department of Justice announced in a press release that Ikaika Erik Kang, 35, a Sergeant First Class
$16.7 Million Awarded to Support Victims of Las Vegas Shooting
$16.7 Million Awarded to Support Victims of Las Vegas Shooting The Department of Justice announced in a press release today that the Office of
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officer Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison
Former U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officer Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison For Obstruction of Justice The Department of Justice announced in a
Business Partner of U.S. Military Contractor Sentenced to Prison
Former Business Partner of U.S. Military Contractor Sentenced to Prison for Bribery Scheme The Department of Justice announced in a press release
Justice Dept Awards $56 Million to Support Law Enforcement Health
Department Of Justice Awards $56 Million to Support Law Enforcement Health & Safety The Department of Justice announced in a press release today
Dallas Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty In Tax Scheme
Dallas Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty In Federal Tax Return Scheme The U.S. Department of Justice announced today in a press release that a Dallas, Texas
Kroger Shooting Suspect Charged With Federal Hate Crimes
Kroger Shooting Suspect Charged With Federal Hate Crimes The Department of Justice announced in a press release that a suspected shooter at a Kroger
Houston Texas Man Convicted Of Tax Crimes
Houston Texas Man Convicted Of Tax Crimes & Money Laundering The U.S. Department of Justice announced today in a press release that a Houston,
Chris Cornell’s Family Files Lawsuit After Singers Death
Late Singer Of Soundgarden Chris Cornell's Family Files Lawsuit Over Singers Death The family of the late singer for Soundgarden and Audioslave known
Google’s Privacy Notice Divides The Supreme Court
Google's Privacy Notice Divides The United States Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the United States while discussing the case that involves
LAPD Assistant Chief Accused Of Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
LAPD Assistant Chief Accused Of Inappropriate Sexual Conduct Before Retirement Prior to his sudden retirement just last week, one of the top-ranking
Notorious Mobster “Whitey” Bulger Killed In Prison
Notorious Mobster James "Whitey" Bulger Killed In Prison While living a life of extortion, murder, breach of contract, snitching on mobsters, and
Ex-CEO of Barnes & Noble Countersued
Ex-CEO of Barnes & Noble Countersued On Tuesday, Barnes & Noble Inc. filed a lawsuit against a CEO they previously fired based on claims
Pittsburgh Synagogue Gunman Appears in Court
Pittsburgh Synagogue Suspect Appears in Court Pittsburgh shooting suspect, Robert Bowers, was pushed into the courthouse on a wheelchair on Monday
McDonald’s Pays $56K For Discrimination Lawsuit
A McDonald's Restaurant in Missouri refused to interview a deaf job applicant and is facing a Disability Discrimination by the EEOC. McDonald's
Denton County Judgment in EEOC Equal Pay Lawsuit
Denton County to Pay $115,000 After Judgment in EEOC Equal Pay Lawsuit EEOC announced in a press release that Denton County in Denton Texas will be
Whole Foods to Pay $65k to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
Whole Foods to Pay $65k to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit Austin, Texas based Whole Foods Market, will pay $65,000 and provide other relief to
Texas Roadhouse To Pay $12 Million Settlement
Texas Roadhouse To Pay $12 Million To Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit National Restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse has been ordered to pay $12
Applebee’s Settles Sex Discrimination & Retaliation Suit
Applebee’s Restaurant Franchisee to Pay $100,000 To Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Suit National Restaurant Franchise Applebee's will
Salvation Army Sued For Disability Discrimination
The EEOC has announced in a press release that the Salvation Army is facing a lawsuit for refusing to hire a potential employee due to his
7-Eleven Faces Lawsuit For Disability Discrimination
The EEOC announced that an Oklahoma chain of 7-Eleven stores is facing a Discrimination Lawsuit for failing to makes accommodations for workers with
Diallo’s Of Houston Texas Sued For Disability Discrimination
The EEOC announced in a press release that Diallo's Of Houston a nightclub located in Houston, Texas is being sued for making an unlawful HIV medical
Mississippi Koch Foods Sued For Pay Discrimination
The EEOC announced today in a press release that Mississippi Koch Foods is being sued for failing to pay a female plant coordinator as much as a male
Grand Hyatt Sued For Disability Discrimination
Grand Hyatt Sued For Disability Discrimination International Hotel Chain the Grand Hyatt in New York has been sued by the EEOC for a Disability
Doctor Convicted in $8.9 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Doctor Convicted in $8.9 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme The Department Of Justice announced that a federal jury found a physician guilty
Texas Attorney General Office Launches New Crime Victims’ Compensation Portal
Texas Attorney General Office Launches New Crime Victims’ Compensation Portal The Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced a new
University Of Denver Settles Equal Pay Lawsuit
University Of Denver Settles Equal Pay Lawsuit The EEOC announced in a press release that the University of Denver female full professors at the
Kansas City Lab Owner Convicted Of Storing Hazardous Waste
Kansas City Lab Owner Convicted Of Storing Hazardous Waste The Department of Justice has announced that a federal judge found Ahmed el-Sherif, the
City Of Jacksonville Florida Settles Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
City Of Jacksonville Florida Settles Employment Discrimination Lawsuit The Department of Justice today announced that it has reached a settlement
Party City Faces Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Party City Faces Disability Discrimination Lawsuit National retailer for party supplies Party City is facing a disability discrimination lawsuit
Denver Law Firm To Settle EEOC Lawsuit
Denver's Bendinelli Law Firm to Pay $30,000 To Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit A Denver law firm faces a lawsuit for Pregnancy
Operation Breaking Bad NYPD & FBI Take-down of Drug Dealers
Operation Breaking Bad NYPD & FBI Take-down of Drug Dealers The NYPD announced in a press release that officers from NYPD's narcotics borough,
Macy’s To Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Macy's To Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Macy's will pay a former long-term employee $75,000 to settle a disability discrimination
Brooklyn Man Arrested For Using Weapon of Mass Destruction
Brooklyn Man Arrested For Using Weapon of Mass Destruction Defendant Killed a Man in Queens with a Destructive Device in Plot to Target NYPD
Diverse Lynx Settles Age Discrimination Lawsuit
IT Staffing Company Diverse Lynx Settles Age Discrimination Lawsuit An official press release from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty To Over 2000 Carjackings
Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty To Over 2000 Carjackings, Kidnapping and Murder in Vermont The United States Department of Justice has announced in a
Bath and Body Works Sued By EEOC
Bath & Body Works EEOC Lawsuit Global retailer Bath & Body Works has been sued by the EEOC for refusing to reasonably accommodate an employee
Maryland and Texas Men Indicted for Alleged $364 Million Ponzi Scheme
Maryland and Texas Men Indicted for Alleged $364 Million Ponzi Scheme—One of the Largest Ever Charged in Maryland Scheme Believed to Have Over 400
Pain Management Physician Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison
Pain Management Physician Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland announced that Chief U.S.
Justice Department Files Net Neutrality Lawsuit Against State of California
Justice Department Files Net Neutrality Lawsuit Against State of California The Justice Department announced they have filed a lawsuit
Four-Time Baltimore Felon Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison
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
New York Heroin Supplier Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison
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
Cheesecake Factory Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
The Cheesecake Factory Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit The EEOC announced in a press release that it has settled a disability
CVS Caremark & EEOC Settle Discrimination Charge
CVS Caremark & EEOC Settle Discrimination Charge The EEOC announced in a press release that it has reach an agreement with CVS Caremark in a
Dollar General Faces Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Dollar General Faces Sexual Harassment Lawsuit The EEOC announced in a press release that global discount retailer Dollar General is being sued by
Executive of $50 Million Mail Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Federal Prison
Executive of $50 Million Mail Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Federal Prison The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland announced that Chief
22 People Charged With Smuggling Counterfeit Luxury Goods From China
22 People Charged With Smuggling Counterfeit Luxury Goods From China The Department of Justice announced that 22 people have been charged with
Royal Bank Of Scotland Pays $4.9 Billion Settlement
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
California Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Violate U.S. Sanctions Against Syria
California Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Violate U.S. Sanctions Against Syria The Department of Justice announced that Rasheed Al Jijakli, 57, a
Colorado Business Owner Pleads Guilty To Biodiesel Tax Credit
Colorado Business Owner Pleads Guilty To Biodiesel Tax Credit The Department of Justice announced in a press release that a Colorado business owner
Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging
Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging The Department of Justice announced that a Real estate investor Christopher Graeve pleaded guilty
Detroit Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Health Care Fraud
Detroit Doctor Sentenced To Prison for $8.9 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme A Detroit-area doctor was sentenced to 135 months in prison today for
FBI Report Shows Reduction In 2017 Violent Crimes
FBI Report Shows Reduction In 2017 Violent Crimes The Federal Bureau of Investigation today released the 2017 edition of its Crime in the United
Former Nazi Labor Camp Guard Jakiw Palij Removed to Germany
Former Nazi Labor Camp Guard Jakiw Palij Removed to Germany The Department of Justice announced in a press release that they have removed the 68th
Los Angeles Man Guilty Of Not Reporting Offshore Israeli Accounts
Los Angeles Man Guilty Of Not Reporting Offshore Israeli Accounts The Department of Justice announced in a press release that a Los Angeles man
Epidiolex Placed In Controlled Substances Act
FDA-Approved Drug Epidiolex Placed in Schedule V of Controlled Substances Act The Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Houston Attorney Charged In Offshore Tax Evasion Scheme
Houston Attorney Charged in Offshore Tax Evasion Scheme The U.S. Department of Justice announced in a press release that a Houston Attorney has been
Oil Executive Sentenced To Prison In Bribery Scandal
Oil Executive Sentenced To Prison In Bribery Scandal The Department of Justice in a press release announced that an Oil Executive was sentenced to
Wells Fargo Agrees to Pay $2.09 Billion Penalty
Wells Fargo Agrees to Pay $2.09 Billion Penalty for Allegedly Misrepresenting Quality of Loans Used in Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities The
3M Company Settles Faulty Military Ear Plugs Allegations
3M Company Settles Faulty Military Ear Plugs Allegations The Department of Justice announced today that 3M Company (3M), headquartered in St. Paul,
Walmart Faces Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
Global Retail Giant Walmart Faces Religious Discrimination Lawsuit The EEOC has announced a law suit against global retail giant Walmart for
Nine Trey Gang Memeber Sentenced to Life in Prison
Nine Trey Gang Memeber Sentenced to Life in Prison The Departmenf of Justice announced in a press release that a member of the Nine Trey Gangsters
American Apparel Settles Disability Bias Lawsuit
American Apparel Settles Disability Bias Lawsuit The EEOC announced in a press release that American Apparel, Inc., a clothing manufacturer
Fox News Sued by EEOC for Retaliation
Fox News Sued by EEOC for Retaliation The EEOC announced in a press release that New York-based Fox News Network LLC, which owns and operates the Fox
L.A. Fire Department Settles Harassment & Retaliation Case
L.A. Fire Department Settles Harassment & Retaliation Case The EEOC announced in a press release that the Los Angeles City Fire Department will
UPS Sued For National Origin & Religious Harassment
UPS Sued For National Origin & Religious Harassment The EEOC announced in a press release that global shipping company UPS violated federal law
Abercrombie & Fitch Settles Religious Discrimination Lawsuits
Abercrombie & Fitch Settles Religious Discrimination Lawsuits The EEOC announced in a press release clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has
Bank of America Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Bank of America Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit The EEOC announced in a press release that Bank of America, N.A. will pay $30,000 and
Wynn Las Vegas Sued For Disability Discrimination
Wynn Las Vegas Sued For Disability Discrimination The EEOC announced in a press release that Wynn Las Vegas, LLC violated federal law when it