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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

Atwater's of Baltimore Issues Urgent Recall of Spider Web Tarts Due to Undeclared Almond Flour

Stephen Wick

Oct 293 min read

Investigations

Atwater's of Baltimore Issues Urgent Recall of Spider Web Tarts Due to Undeclared Almond Flour

The recall was prompted after it was discovered that the almond-containing product was mistakenly distributed without proper labeling, due t

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

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

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

Toronto Dominion Securities Charged with Market Manipulation by SEC

Stephen Wick

Oct 23 min read

Investigations

Toronto Dominion Securities Charged with Market Manipulation by SEC

The SEC's order reveals that between April 2018 and May 2019, the former trader entered misleading orders on one side of the market with no

Could DOJ's Antitrust Trial Against Google Make Massive Changes in the Ad Market? Publishers Watch Closely

Stephen Wick

Sep 142 min read

Social Media

Could DOJ's Antitrust Trial Against Google Make Massive Changes in the Ad Market? Publishers Watch Closely

Federal prosecutors contend that Google has misused its power in the online advertising industry, serving as a crucial link between advertis

Mississippi Seafood Distributor and Managers Admit Guilt in Conspiracy and Misbranding Case

Stephen Wick

Aug 284 min read

Criminal Justice

Mississippi Seafood Distributor and Managers Admit Guilt in Conspiracy and Misbranding Case

QPS acknowledged its involvement in this fish substitution scheme dating back to 2002 and persisting until November 2019. The indictment cla

Activist Short Seller Indicted for $16M Stock Manipulation Scheme

Stephen Wick

Jul 283 min read

Investigations

Activist Short Seller Indicted for $16M Stock Manipulation Scheme

According to the indictment, Left established long or short positions in companies he commented on and profited from the resulting market mo

FTC and FDA issue another round of cease-and-desist notices to companies marketing items with Delta-8 THC in packaging resembling children's snacks.

Stephen Wick

Jul 175 min read

Investigations

FTC and FDA issue another round of cease-and-desist notices to companies marketing items with Delta-8 THC in packaging resembling children's snacks.

According to the letters, children can suffer serious health consequences from eating products containing cannabis, and they are at special

Minnesota water bottle plant receiving millions in subsidies

Stephen Wick

Jul 162 min read

Investigations

Minnesota water bottle plant receiving millions in subsidies

Certain inhabitants are uncertain as to why a water-selling company is allowed to buy water from the city at a reduced rate, particularly s

Attorney General Bonta reveals $50 million deal with Vitol and SK in ongoing crackdown on Big Oil

Stephen Wick

Jul 154 min read

Investigations

Attorney General Bonta reveals $50 million deal with Vitol and SK in ongoing crackdown on Big Oil

It was alleged that Vitol and SK manipulated gas prices after a refinery explosion in Torrance, California in February 2015. This led to hig

Two Executives Found guilty Participating in a Long-running Antitrust Scheme to Manipulate Prices, Rig Bids, & Divide Markets for Concrete

Stephen Wick

Jul 125 min read

Investigations

Two Executives Found guilty Participating in a Long-running Antitrust Scheme to Manipulate Prices, Rig Bids, & Divide Markets for Concrete

In the DPA, Argos confessed to being involved in the alleged conspiracy, when it took over the assets of a ready-mix concrete supplier in th

Strategies for Effective Networking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Stephen Wick

Jul 102 min read

Tech

Strategies for Effective Networking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Some job seekers find the networking process daunting because they hesitate to promote themselves or feel uncomfortable being upfront about

FBI surprise raid of Cortland Management: The move reportedly part of an investigation into RealPage

Stephen Wick

Jun 62 min read

Investigations

FBI surprise raid of Cortland Management: The move reportedly part of an investigation into RealPage

RealPage, a software company that advises landlords on rental prices, has been accused of using its system to manipulate the rental market.

Crypto Firm Genesis Global Capital Agrees To Settlement Worth $2 Billion

Stephen Wick

May 225 min read

Investigations

Crypto Firm Genesis Global Capital Agrees To Settlement Worth $2 Billion

Attorney General James reaches $2 billion settlement with Crypto Firm Genesis Global Capital to compensate victims of fraud. Genesis Global

A California Resident, Living in Los Angeles, Confesses to Engaging in Insider Trading: A Maximum Prison Sentence of 20 years a Possibility

Stephen Wick

Apr 155 min read

Criminal Justice

A California Resident, Living in Los Angeles, Confesses to Engaging in Insider Trading: A Maximum Prison Sentence of 20 years a Possibility

Bolandian was convicted of six counts of insider trading by the jury. He is set to be sentenced on July 15 and could face a maximum...

FDA Cautions Against Specific Topical Pain Relief Due to Risk of Harmful Health Consequences: Agency Sends Notices to Six Companies for Selling Unapproved, Mislabeled Products

Stephen Wick

Mar 284 min read

Public Health

FDA Cautions Against Specific Topical Pain Relief Due to Risk of Harmful Health Consequences: Agency Sends Notices to Six Companies for Selling Unapproved, Mislabeled Products

Despite repeated warnings from the FDA to consumers regarding similar products in the past decade, it is alarming to discover that potential

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