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NFIB hosts webinar on tax planning strategies for small businesses in 2025

A recent webinar organized by the NFIB Legal Center focused on tax strategies for small businesses in 2025.


Lisbon Falls man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

A Lisbon Falls resident, Joseph Gibson, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen for possessing child sexual abuse material.


Office of Strategic Capital unveils fiscal year 2025 investment strategy

The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has unveiled its Fiscal Year 2025 Investment Strategy, outlining its approach to prioritizing investments in critical technologies and their supply chains through credit-based financial products.


Bill aims to restrict U.S. investment fueling China's military growth

On December 24, 2024, U.S. Representatives John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced a bill aimed at restricting American investments in China.


Do Kwon faces US court after extradition from Montenegro over $40B crypto fraud

Do Hyeong Kwon, a 33-year-old citizen of South Korea, has been extradited from Montenegro to the United States to face federal fraud charges.


Former teacher sentenced to prison for child pornography possession

Anthony V. Giambrone, a former teacher from Kenmore, New York, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara delivered the sentence, which also...


Upper St. Clair man indicted for attempting support of Hizballah

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Jack Danaher Molloy, a former resident of Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, on charges related to supporting the foreign terrorist organization Hizballah and making false statements to the FBI. U.S....


GlobalFoundries and IBM settle all litigation matters

GlobalFoundries and IBM have announced the resolution of their legal disputes.


U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan announces resignation effective January 19

U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan has announced his resignation as the chief law enforcement officer for the Northern District of Georgia, effective January 19, 2025.


Federal charges filed against Arizona man for child sexual abuse

A Phoenix man has been charged with two counts of aggravated sexual abuse involving a child under 12 years old.


NFIB Legal Center files amicus briefs on key small business issues

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center has been active in filing amicus briefs in courts across the United States during November and December.


St. Louis man convicted in murder-for-hire case involving New Jersey victim

Jurors in St. Louis have found Moreion Lindsey guilty of the murder-for-hire of Titus Armstead, a New Jersey resident, in 2022.


Mexican national sentenced for attempted aircraft destruction and drug trafficking

A Mexican national, Rogelio Rodriguez-Salas, has been sentenced to 117 months in prison and fined a $600 special assessment for attempting to destroy an unmanned aerial system and committing federal drug trafficking offenses in New Mexico.


U.S. Attorney's Office collects over $40M in fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky reported collections exceeding $40 million in fiscal year 2024.


Maryland sees decline in violent crime attributed to collaborative law enforcement

Baltimore, Maryland – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland reported a continued decrease in violent crime across the state in 2024.


Leadership changes announced at U.S. Attorney's Office for District of Colorado

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced a change in leadership. U.S. Attorney Matthew T. Kirsch and Deputy U.S. Attorney Andrea Wang will resign from their positions by January 25, 2025.


Connecticut dentist settles false claims allegations with over $600K payment

Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, along with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, announced a civil settlement agreement involving Lakshmi Bethi, DMD, and her former businesses.


Brooklyn man sentenced for violating federal sex offender registration requirements

Elliot J. Santiago, a 25-year-old resident of Brooklyn, New York, has been sentenced to time served and five years of supervised release for failing to provide required information regarding his interstate travel.


U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces resignation effective January 17

United States Attorney Jane E. Young has announced her resignation, effective January 17, 2025.


EPA urges Americans to test homes for radon during National Radon Action Month

In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlights National Radon Action Month, urging Americans to test their homes for radon.