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Examining the Implications of the U.S. Court of Appeals Decision on American Airlines and JetBlue's Northeast Alliance

Nov 102 min read

Examining the Implications of the U.S. Court of Appeals Decision on American Airlines and JetBlue's Northeast Alliance

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upheld the ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of M

Jackson Mayor, Prosecutor, and City Council Member Indicted on Bribery Charges in FBI Sting Operation

Stephen Wick

Nov 72 min read

Investigations

Jackson Mayor, Prosecutor, and City Council Member Indicted on Bribery Charges in FBI Sting Operation

Federal authorities have indicted Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, and Jackson City Council me

Maryland Attorney General Issues Cease and Desist to Voter Information Center Over Intimidating Letters

Stephen Wick

Nov 14 min read

News

Maryland Attorney General Issues Cease and Desist to Voter Information Center Over Intimidating Letters

The letter demands the organization immediately stop sending threatening communications to Maryland voters regarding their voting records.

Two Officers Charged with Sexual Assault in Juvenile Facility

Stephen Wick

Oct 292 min read

Investigations

Two Officers Charged with Sexual Assault in Juvenile Facility

The charges, announced by Attorney General Matt Platkin, include sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and official misconduct, with each

Justice Department Takes Action Against Discrimination in Home Appraisals

Stephen Wick

Oct 244 min read

Investigations

Justice Department Takes Action Against Discrimination in Home Appraisals

The case centers around a Black homeowner who applied for refinancing with Rocket Mortgage in January 2021. To facilitate the required appra

Two South Carolina Men Plead Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes in Racially Motivated Armed Robberies

Stephen Wick

Oct 244 min read

Criminal Justice

Two South Carolina Men Plead Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes in Racially Motivated Armed Robberies

Among the crimes they admitted to was a January 22, 2021, armed robbery where they followed victims from a grocery store and restaurant to t

Massachusetts Attorney General Sues Grafton Company Over Noxious Odors Impacting Communities

Stephen Wick

Oct 204 min read

Investigations

Massachusetts Attorney General Sues Grafton Company Over Noxious Odors Impacting Communities

vAccording to the complaint, Feedback Earth has violated the state’s Clean Air Act and Solid Waste Act, resulting in odors spreading from it

Court Grants State $425,940.54 Judgment Against Komfort & Kare LLC for Housing Medicaid Recipients in Unlicensed Facilities

Stephen Wick

Oct 204 min read

Investigations

Court Grants State $425,940.54 Judgment Against Komfort & Kare LLC for Housing Medicaid Recipients in Unlicensed Facilities

Komfort & Kare operated as an assisted living facility licensed by the state to offer housing and services to Medicaid recipients. Following

Maryland's AG along with 19 State Attorneys Back HUD's Discriminatory Effects Rule in Legal Fight

Stephen Wick

Oct 204 min read

News

Maryland's AG along with 19 State Attorneys Back HUD's Discriminatory Effects Rule in Legal Fight

A group of insurance companies is seeking to have the rule invalidated in relation to homeowners' insurance pricing and underwriting, argui

Executives Sentenced for Price-Fixing Scheme in Savannah Concrete Market

Stephen Wick

Oct 184 min read

Criminal Justice

Executives Sentenced for Price-Fixing Scheme in Savannah Concrete Market

A corporation along with four of its executives received sentences for their involvement in an extensive scheme to manipulate prices, coordi

Alabama Man Arrested for Hacking SEC’s Social Media Account

Stephen Wick

Oct 174 min read

Investigations

Alabama Man Arrested for Hacking SEC’s Social Media Account

misleading announcement caused bitcoin's price to surge by over $1,000, but the SEC quickly regained control of its account and confirmed th

According to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Alabama Power Plant Tops U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Ninth Year

Stephen Wick

Oct 163 min read

Public Health

According to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Alabama Power Plant Tops U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Ninth Year

For the ninth consecutive year, the coal-fired power plant released nearly 16.6 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2023, outpacing the seco

Settlement Reached in Precision Toxicology Fraud Case

Stephen Wick

Oct 154 min read

Investigations

Settlement Reached in Precision Toxicology Fraud Case

The investigation was sparked by a whistleblower complaint from the Baltimore area, leading to a comprehensive state and federal inquiry int

Former Bookkeeper Sentenced for Embezzling $159,000 from Kalispell Firearms Company

Stephen Wick

Oct 132 min read

Investigations

Former Bookkeeper Sentenced for Embezzling $159,000 from Kalispell Firearms Company

In a significant legal ruling, Teri Anne Bell, a former bookkeeper from Columbia Falls, has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling

Utah Man Sentenced for Selling Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

Stephen Wick

Oct 132 min read

Investigations

Utah Man Sentenced for Selling Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

Federal authorities revealed that Sciotto generated over $400,000 in profits from his illegal operation, which began in March 2021 in Weber

TikTok Faces Lawsuits from 13 States and Washington, D.C

Stephen Wick

Oct 132 min read

Social Media

TikTok Faces Lawsuits from 13 States and Washington, D.C

The lawsuits bring to light significant worries regarding TikTok's approach to content moderation. As reported by Reuters, the states claim

Ohio Teacher Indicted for Animal Torture and Mutilation

Stephen Wick

Oct 124 min read

Investigations

Ohio Teacher Indicted for Animal Torture and Mutilation

According to the Justice Department's press release, court documents reveal that Ronald P. Bedra, from Etna, collaborated with others to cre

Marriott Settles Data Breach Investigation for $52 Million: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown Announces Multistate Efforts

Stephen Wick

Oct 94 min read

Investigations

Marriott Settles Data Breach Investigation for $52 Million: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown Announces Multistate Efforts

The settlement requires Marriott to enhance its data security practices, adopt a risk-based approach, and provide specific consumer protecti

Bob Dean Jr. along with other corporate entities accept $8.2M consent judgment to resolve allegations of financial misconduct as a result of evacuation from nursing homes during hurricane Ida

Stephen Wick

Oct 85 min read

Investigations

Bob Dean Jr. along with other corporate entities accept $8.2M consent judgment to resolve allegations of financial misconduct as a result of evacuation from nursing homes during hurricane Ida

Dean allegedly diverted money intended for creating a safe evacuation site for nursing home residents into his personal accounts, leaving bo

Justice Department Settles with Durham, NC, Over Fire Department's Discriminatory Hiring Practices

Stephen Wick

Oct 84 min read

Investigations

Justice Department Settles with Durham, NC, Over Fire Department's Discriminatory Hiring Practices

"The complaint, filed yesterday in the Middle District of North Carolina, alleges that the City’s uses of the written test called the Compre

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