DEA Administrator Cole held a press conference on Aug. 5 detailing ongoing operations against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, linking the designated foreign terrorist organization directly to the fentanyl crisis killing tens of thousands of Americans annually. CJNG’s designation as a foreign terrorist organization unlocks additional law enforcement authorities and

The Department of Justice Antitrust Division withdrew a Business Review Letter issued to Institutional Shareholder Services in 1987, removing a longstanding legal protection for the proxy advisory firm that controls a dominant share of the market influencing corporate shareholder votes. The withdrawal was announced Aug. 11. ISS and its primary

The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division on Aug. 5 withdrew a 1987 business review letter that had given Institutional Shareholder Services favorable antitrust treatment for nearly four decades, signaling potential new scrutiny of the proxy advisory industry. ISS and its primary competitor Glass Lewis together control more than 90% of the

The Justice Department Antitrust Division and Tennessee Attorney General jointly required CRH plc to divest two hot-mix asphalt plants as a condition of its acquisition of Standard Construction, the agencies announced Aug. 7. The action is the first joint antitrust enforcement action between DOJ and Tennessee’s attorney general, described by

The Department of Justice Antitrust Division withdrew a 1987 business review letter that had for nearly four decades shielded Institutional Shareholder Services from antitrust scrutiny, removing a key legal protection for the dominant proxy advisory firm, on Aug. 5. ISS and its chief competitor Glass Lewis collectively control more than

The Department of Justice Antitrust Division withdrew a 1987 Business Review Letter that had shielded Institutional Shareholder Services from antitrust scrutiny for nearly four decades, the department announced Aug. 5. The move opens the door to potential investigation of a firm that dominates corporate governance recommendations. ISS, along with Glass

Julianne Grace Willis has pleaded guilty to cyberstalking after threatening a Kansas resident online with violence over several months beginning in 2022. The FBI investigated extensive harassment that included fake profiles and threats against both an individual and their family.

Lomere Holliman has been sentenced to over six years in prison after admitting guilt on multiple gun- and drug-related charges involving fentanyl distribution in Syracuse. Federal officials emphasized their commitment to combating violent crime through partnerships under Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Carlos Alexis Chavez-Paz pled guilty in Alexandria for aggravated identity theft and illegal reentry into the United States after multiple deportations. He was sentenced to over two years in prison as part of Operation Take Back America.

John Burgos was sentenced in July for illegally possessing a firearm after a prior felony conviction in Syracuse. Authorities highlighted collaborative efforts between agencies under Project Safe Neighborhoods that led to his arrest.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III attended a change-of-command ceremony at Faneuil Hall marking new leadership for Coast Guard Atlantic Area operations. The event emphasized cooperation between federal agencies serving northern New York.