By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo addressed a press conference at the Department of Justice, highlighting significant actions taken against TD Bank. Adeyemo emphasized the role of the Department of the Treasury in using sanctions and enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) laws to protect national security.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Justice Department's Executive Office for U.S. Trustees has announced the appointment of three new Assistant U.S. Trustees in Missouri, Ohio, and Washington.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
An Ohio resident has been sentenced to 54 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a network that produced and distributed videos showing extreme violence against monkeys. Ronald P. Bedra, from Etna, was involved in creating and sharing these disturbing videos through encrypted chat applications. He conspired with others to finance individuals in Indonesia who carried out acts of torture on camera.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Delaware have announced a $14.3 million grant from the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program, aimed at enhancing charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty vehicles along the I-95 corridor. This initiative aligns with the Clean Corridor Coalition's regional efforts to support zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
A New Jersey man has admitted guilt in a tax evasion case related to employment tax penalties. Joseph Caravella, from Randolph, owned multiple masonry companies in the state. According to court documents and statements made in court, between 2008 and 2016, the IRS imposed approximately $650,000 in Trust Fund Recovery penalties on Caravella. This was due to his failure to ensure that three of his businesses paid their federal employment taxes.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division has announced its agreement with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) decision to finalize changes to the premerger notification form and related instructions. These changes, which also affect the premerger notification rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, represent the first significant update to the HSR form since 1978.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
On October 7-8, 2024, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante led the first plenary meeting of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The event was attended by National Armament Directors and senior leaders from PIPIR member nations in both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions. It was hosted by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies along with the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM).
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Justice Department has initiated a civil lawsuit against Paul Bakhoum, the former Vice President for Operations at Ecosolargy Inc., a California-based corporation. The lawsuit accuses Bakhoum of making false statements to customs officials to evade paying duties on Chinese-manufactured solar panels imported into the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a preliminary agreement with Edwards Vacuum to manufacture specialized dry vacuum pumps in the United States. This development is facilitated through a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) signed by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Edwards Vacuum, which could result in up to $18 million in proposed funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Maui Varieties Ltd., operating as HouseMart, over allegations related to the illegal import and distribution of unregistered pesticides and misbranded pesticide devices. These products, marketed as disinfectants or antimicrobial health solutions, were sold through Daiso locations across Hawai‘i.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division have published their annual report on the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Premerger Notification Program for fiscal year 2023. This program serves as an alert system for transactions that could potentially reduce competition in violation of federal law.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with El Mazatlan Inc., a Glasgow-based restaurant chain, requiring the company to pay $250,000 in penalties for violations of federal child labor laws. The investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division revealed that the restaurant employed a 13-year-old child and 37 teenagers aged 14 and 15 to work more hours than permitted by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
A team of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the Port of Brownsville successfully intercepted a pest previously unseen in the area. The interception took place on September 18 when two specialists conducted an inspection aboard a motor vessel arriving from Vietnam.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has released a report focusing on digital regulation, following a consultation on the economic and competitive aspects of digital platforms. Earlier this year, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) submitted comments on the issue.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
Today, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced that TD Bank has pleaded guilty to charges related to the Bank Secrecy Act and money laundering conspiracy violations. The bank will pay a $1.8 billion penalty, marking the largest penalty ever imposed under the Bank Secrecy Act.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with a Glasgow-based restaurant chain, mandating the payment of $250,000 in fines and the implementation of measures to ensure future compliance with federal child labor laws. This follows an investigation that revealed the company employed one child below the legal working age and 37 teenagers for more hours than legally permitted.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $24 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Sandy, Oregon. This funding will support efforts to modernize wastewater facilities and enhance water quality in local waterways.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, highlighting the longstanding alliance between the United States and Thailand. During their meeting, Secretary Blinken emphasized the shared history and values that underpin the relationship between the two nations.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Ad Council have joined forces to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against the flu. The call comes after preliminary estimates showed that during the 2023-2024 flu season, at least 41 million people contracted the flu, resulting in 490,000 hospitalizations and 25,000 deaths. Despite these numbers, less than half of the U.S. population received a flu vaccine.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a cautionary message to emergency response and recovery workers, as well as residents in areas affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene. The department emphasizes the importance of recognizing and avoiding hazards associated with flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees, and storm debris.
