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Republican Senators challenge proxy advisors over corporate governance influence

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, alongside colleagues Mike Rounds and Bill Hagerty, have raised concerns about the influence of proxy advisors on U.S. public companies' corporate governance.


Honduran national pleads guilty to re-entry after deportation

Edgardo Amador-Rodriguez, a 29-year-old Honduran national, has pled guilty to re-entering the United States after being previously deported.


Bipartisan act passed in honor of Congressman Gerald E. Connolly

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has passed the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act in memory of its late Ranking Member, Gerald E. Connolly.


Lawmakers urge hotel giants to align references on Taiwan with U.S. policy

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China and Senator Marsha Blackburn have reached out to the CEOs of Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt Hotels with concerns about how these companies refer to Taiwan in their promotional materials.


California man sentenced for fraudulently claiming pandemic unemployment benefits

Ronnie Lamar Strawberry, Jr., a 39-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, was sentenced to 33 months in prison by Senior United States District Judge G. Murray Snow on May 19, 2025.


Danvers man receives six-year sentence for illicit Bitcoin operation

A Danvers resident, Trung Nguyen, was sentenced to six years in prison by a federal court in Boston for his involvement in money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.


Claims open for $83.5 million JBS cattle antitrust case

On February 20, 2025, a preliminary approval was granted for an $83.5 million settlement in the In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation involving JBS.


Oklahoma City man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after domestic incidents

Aaron Joelrayel Turner, a 27-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for illegal firearm possession following a previous felony conviction.


Eight charged in elderly-targeted fraud scheme spanning US and Canada

A federal indictment in Providence, Rhode Island, charges eight individuals for their involvement in a transnational fraud and money laundering scheme targeting elderly citizens in the United States and Canada.


NFIB launches tools to assess impact of expiring 20% Small Business Tax Deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has introduced two digital tools aimed at assisting small business owners, state and national leaders, and the public in understanding the potential impact if Congress does not make the 20%...


Digital asset CEO convicted in multi-million dollar crypto-fraud scheme

A federal jury in Brooklyn has found Braden John Karony guilty on all counts of a three-count indictment, which includes conspiracy to commit securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.


Chairman Comer issues statement on passing of Ranking Member Connolly

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has expressed his condolences following the death of Ranking Member Gerry Connolly.


Utah woman indicted for alleged shooting incident in Salt Lake City

A federal grand jury has indicted a Utah resident on multiple firearm charges following an alleged shooting incident in Salt Lake City.


Colombian nationals plead guilty to cocaine smuggling conspiracy

Three Colombian nationals have pleaded guilty in a St. Louis court, admitting their roles in a conspiracy to smuggle cocaine into the United States.


Tennessee man sentenced for smuggling illegal aliens

A Chattanooga resident has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting illegal aliens, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Understanding ADA compliance: Protecting small businesses from legal challenges

You may have heard about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and wondered how it affects your business.


Former Norfolk County deputy superintendent charged with extortion

The former Deputy Superintendent of the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, Thomas Brady, has been arrested and charged with extortion.


Silver Spring man pleads guilty to exploiting over 100 minors

Chase William Mulligan, a 28-year-old resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, has pled guilty to two counts of producing child sexual abuse material in a federal court.


Washington man sentenced for distributing drugs on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation

A Washington man has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for distributing fentanyl on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation and in Big Sandy, Montana.


Cassidy and Kaine introduce Auto Reenroll Act for retirement plan participation

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine have introduced the Auto Reenroll Act, a legislative proposal aimed at increasing participation in employer-sponsored retirement plans.