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The Mississippi State Senate Lawsuit: A Case of Discrimination and Inequality in the Legislative Services Office

Nov 102 min read

The Mississippi State Senate Lawsuit: A Case of Discrimination and Inequality in the Legislative Services Office

This case centers on Kristie Metcalfe, a Black former staff attorney in the Legislative Services Office (LSO). The lawsuit claims she was un

Guilty Plea in Bribery Scheme Involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection Official: What Happened?

Stephen Wick

Nov 92 min read

Criminal Justice

Guilty Plea in Bribery Scheme Involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection Official: What Happened?

To disguise these illegal transactions, Cassity transferred the kickbacks from IVV Solutions' bank accounts to accounts controlled by Public

The Florida Man's Role in the $7 Million Fraud Scheme: A Look into the Biofuel Company Scandal

Stephen Wick

Nov 82 min read

Investigations

The Florida Man's Role in the $7 Million Fraud Scheme: A Look into the Biofuel Company Scandal

The fraudulent scheme did not stop there. Additionally, the defendants sought over $6 million in tax credits linked to the bogus production

Jackson's Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba reigned to face charges

Stephen Wick

Nov 72 min read

Investigations

Jackson's Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba reigned to face charges

FBI agents posing as real estate investors invited the mayor to a fundraiser in April 2023, where they allegedly discussed helping fund his

Stephen Wick

Nov 62 min read

News

Trumps Wins 2024 Elections

Outcome of the House of Representatives remains unclear, with many races still too close to call. Both parties are closely wa

False Advertising Claims: The Justice Department Resolve Allegations Against Lyft Inc with $2.1M Settlement

Stephen Wick

Nov 43 min read

Criminal Justice

False Advertising Claims: The Justice Department Resolve Allegations Against Lyft Inc with $2.1M Settlement

In a notable development, the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have announced a settlement requiring Lyft Inc. to p

Collaborative investigation by The Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches unveiling the vast property assets owned by King Charles & Prince William

Stephen Wick

Nov 33 min read

Investigations

Collaborative investigation by The Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches unveiling the vast property assets owned by King Charles & Prince William

This inquiry shows that their estates, namely the Duchy of Lancaster and the Duchy of Cornwall, span an impressive 180,000 acres throughout

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Chicago Cubs to Enhance Accessibility at Wrigley Field

Stephen Wick

Nov 15 min read

Investigations

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Chicago Cubs to Enhance Accessibility at Wrigley Field

The department initially filed a lawsuit against the Cubs in 2022, claiming that the renovation efforts discriminated against fans with disa

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Drug Money Laundering Scheme

Stephen Wick

Oct 303 min read

Investigations

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Drug Money Laundering Scheme

The duo coordinated with accomplices in China and other countries, employing a sophisticated trade-based money laundering strategy.

Justice Department Secures $101.9 Million Settlement from Singaporean Corporations Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Stephen Wick

Oct 244 min read

Investigations

Justice Department Secures $101.9 Million Settlement from Singaporean Corporations Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

This claim was part of a larger legal action initiated by the vessel companies, who sought to limit their liability to approximately $43.7 m

Veni-Express Inc. Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $135,000

Stephen Wick

Oct 244 min read

Investigations

Veni-Express Inc. Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $135,000

Federal investigators alleged that from 2015 to 2019, Veni-Express and the Steinbaums knowingly submitted false claims to federal health car

Penn State to Pay $1.25 Million in Cybersecurity Settlement

Stephen Wick

Oct 234 min read

Investigations

Penn State to Pay $1.25 Million in Cybersecurity Settlement

This case stems from a whistleblower lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act, which empowers private citizens to report fraudulent claims a

Federal Investigators Probe Controversial Houston Housing Project Amid Soil Contamination Concerns

Stephen Wick

Oct 233 min read

Investigations

Federal Investigators Probe Controversial Houston Housing Project Amid Soil Contamination Concerns

The scrutiny comes after toxic ash from a former trash incineration plant was discovered buried on part of the site last year. Despite this

Department of Labor Unveils AI Best Practices to Protect Workers

Stephen Wick

Oct 223 min read

Investigations

Department of Labor Unveils AI Best Practices to Protect Workers

The DOL’s voluntary guidelines were shaped by feedback from workers, unions, researchers, and employers. It emphasizes the importance of inv

Michael Madigan's Corruption Trial Begins After Decades of Power

Stephen Wick

Oct 223 min read

Investigations

Michael Madigan's Corruption Trial Begins After Decades of Power

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, a dominant figure in state politics for over 40 years, faces trial next week on serious corru

Natural Gas Company Settles to Cut Emissions in New Mexico, Paying $9.4M and Committing to Measures to Reduce Over 113,000 Tons of CO2

Stephen Wick

Oct 215 min read

Investigations

Natural Gas Company Settles to Cut Emissions in New Mexico, Paying $9.4M and Committing to Measures to Reduce Over 113,000 Tons of CO2

The company will expedite the replacement of outdated process control equipment with non-polluting alternatives, ahead of the timeline manda

Mississippi's TANF Program Faces Critical Challenges Five Years After Scandal

Stephen Wick

Oct 183 min read

Investigations

Mississippi's TANF Program Faces Critical Challenges Five Years After Scandal

New Guidelines Aim to Support People with Disabilities During Petrochemical Disasters

Stephen Wick

Oct 173 min read

Education

New Guidelines Aim to Support People with Disabilities During Petrochemical Disasters

Advocates have developed new guidelines specifically aimed at enhancing emergency planning for petrochemical incidents, such as chemical spi

Raytheon Agrees to Pay $950 Million in Major Settlement Over Fraud and Corruption Charges

Stephen Wick

Oct 175 min read

Investigations

Raytheon Agrees to Pay $950 Million in Major Settlement Over Fraud and Corruption Charges

the company admitted to engaging in two schemes that defrauded the Department of Defense (DOD) related to the supply of defense materials, i

ASRC Federal Data Solutions Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $306,722

Stephen Wick

Oct 154 min read

Investigations

ASRC Federal Data Solutions Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $306,722

The breach came to light when AFDS promptly alerted the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and collaborated with them to mitig

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