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The Justice Department is taking action to prevent the $3.3 billion merger between UnitedHealth and Amedisys

Nov 192 min read

The Justice Department is taking action to prevent the $3.3 billion merger between UnitedHealth and Amedisys

The U.S. Justice Department, alongside state attorneys general from Maryland, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois, has filed a lawsuit to blo

National Park Service Warns Social Media Users to Respect Nature

Stephen Wick

Nov 52 min read

Environment & Climate

National Park Service Warns Social Media Users to Respect Nature

The growing number of visitors has strained park resources, with some locations facing overcrowding, traffic, and environmental damage. In N

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.

FDA and CBP Team Up to Seize $76 Million in Unauthorized E-Cigarettes

Stephen Wick

Oct 254 min read

Investigations

FDA and CBP Team Up to Seize $76 Million in Unauthorized E-Cigarettes

Upon inspection, they discovered a variety of illegal e-cigarette brands, including Geek Bar, all of which originated from China. In a bid t

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

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with State Farm Over Discrimination Claims

Stephen Wick

Oct 243 min read

Investigations

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with State Farm Over Discrimination Claims

The Civil Rights Division’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) found that a corporate office of State Farm in Richardson, Texas, re

H&M Celebrates 20 Years of Designer Collaborations with Special Pre-Loved Release

Stephen Wick

Oct 244 min read

Fashion

H&M Celebrates 20 Years of Designer Collaborations with Special Pre-Loved Release

This year marks the 20th anniversary of H&M’s groundbreaking guest designer collaborations, a movement that transformed the fashion industry

Tree House Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Frozen Waffles Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Stephen Wick

Oct 233 min read

Investigations

Tree House Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Frozen Waffles Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

The recalled waffles were distributed across the United States and Canada and are packaged under various brand names. Consumers can identify

Saks Fifth Avenue Unveils Exclusive Collections from Renowned Indian Designers

Stephen Wick

Oct 204 min read

Fashion

Saks Fifth Avenue Unveils Exclusive Collections from Renowned Indian Designers

To celebrate the launch of these distinctive women’s ready-to-wear collections, which showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and artisanal

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

New York Attorney General Secures Refunds for Solar Eclipse Hotel Reservation Cancellations

Stephen Wick

Oct 154 min read

Investigations

New York Attorney General Secures Refunds for Solar Eclipse Hotel Reservation Cancellations

In March 2024, however, the Aloft Buffalo Airport Hotel began canceling reservations without notifying guests, leaving many unaware of their

Feds Charge Resigned Mayoral Aide Mohamed Bahi with Obstructing Investigation into Adams' Straw Donor Scheme

Stephen Wick

Oct 82 min read

Investigations

Feds Charge Resigned Mayoral Aide Mohamed Bahi with Obstructing Investigation into Adams' Straw Donor Scheme

In a stunning development, federal authorities have charged Mohamed Bahi, a former aide to the mayor, with attempting to obstruct an investi

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

Georgia Businessman Convicted of Swindling NBA Stars, Including Dwight Howard, Out of Millions in Fraudulent WNBA Deal

Stephen Wick

Oct 64 min read

Investigations

Georgia Businessman Convicted of Swindling NBA Stars, Including Dwight Howard, Out of Millions in Fraudulent WNBA Deal

Prosecutors revealed that Darden also collaborated with a sports agent to mislead Parsons, who enjoyed a nine-year NBA career, into sending

Ovintiv USA Inc. Settles for $16 Million Over Clean Air Violations: $5.5M Covers Penalty And To Upgrade Facilities

Stephen Wick

Oct 24 min read

Environment & Climate

Ovintiv USA Inc. Settles for $16 Million Over Clean Air Violations: $5.5M Covers Penalty And To Upgrade Facilities

As part of the settlement, Ovintiv is required to pay a civil penalty of $5.5 million to both the United States and the state of Utah. More

Oludayo Kolawole John Adeagbo aka John Edwards aka John Dayo Sentenced for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Email Fraud Scheme

Stephen Wick

Oct 26 min read

Criminal Justice

Oludayo Kolawole John Adeagbo aka John Edwards aka John Dayo Sentenced for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Email Fraud Scheme

BEC scams can take many forms. Generally, they involve fraudsters gaining unauthorized access to legitimate email accounts or creating decep

Peter Nygård's Investigation Delves into Rape and Sex Trafficking Allegations from Over 80 Women, as He Denies All Claims

Stephen Wick

Sep 153 min read

Investigations

Peter Nygård's Investigation Delves into Rape and Sex Trafficking Allegations from Over 80 Women, as He Denies All Claims

In February 2020, ten women in the Bahamas filed a lawsuit against Peter Nygård and his businesses, alleging rape and sex trafficking. As th

Walgreens to Pay $106.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Violations Over Unfilled Prescriptions

Stephen Wick

Sep 154 min read

Public Health

Walgreens to Pay $106.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Violations Over Unfilled Prescriptions

To prevent future occurrences, Walgreens has made improvements to its electronic pharmacy management system and has self-reported certain ac

International “Sextortion” & Money Laundering Four Man Ring Charged

Stephen Wick

Sep 104 min read

Criminal Justice

International “Sextortion” & Money Laundering Four Man Ring Charged

Should they be found guilty, each defendant could face up to 20 years in prison for every conspiracy and money laundering charge, along with

Boston and New York Tackle Climate Change Challenges with Divergent Sewer System Strategies

Stephen Wick

Sep 93 min read

Environment & Climate

Boston and New York Tackle Climate Change Challenges with Divergent Sewer System Strategies

Numerous cities across the nation utilize combined sewer systems, yet Boston and New York, being two of the oldest and most densely populate

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