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False claims act lawsuits target alleged pandemic relief fraud
U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee has announced the filing of lawsuits against three individuals accused of fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief funds through the CARES Act.
Lockheed Martin integrates IBM Granite LLMs into its AI tools
Lockheed Martin has announced a new collaboration with IBM to integrate IBM's Granite large language models (LLMs) into its AI Factory tools.
Minneapolis restaurants fined over $100K after labor law violations
Four Minneapolis restaurants, operating under shared ownership, are set to pay $105,784 in back wages, damages, and penalties following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Hampton landlord sentenced for fraud and racial harassment
A Hampton landlord, David L. Merryman, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for charges including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and race-based interference with housing and employment.
Missouri man indicted over alleged pandemic rental assistance fraud scheme
A Missouri man from Moberly has been indicted for allegedly obtaining $284,000 through fraudulent means intended for pandemic rental assistance.
FTC issues final order against Rytr over false review allegations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Rytr, an AI service provider, over allegations related to the creation of false and deceptive online reviews.
Tennis coach charged with enticement and production of child sexual abuse material
Daniel James Riggs, a 31-year-old tennis coach from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, appeared in court today facing charges of enticement of a minor and production of child pornography.
Former high school coach arraigned on charges related to child exploitation
Todd Baldwin, a former coach and teaching assistant at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, appeared in federal court on charges related to enticing minors and receiving child pornography.
EPA grants California waivers for clean car regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted two waiver requests from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Chinese national pleads guilty to large-scale gift card fraud
A Chinese national, Donghui Liao, has admitted guilt in a case involving access device fraud in Ocala, Florida.
NFIB launches ad campaign against beneficial ownership reporting requirements
A federal court recently blocked the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from enforcing the beneficial ownership reporting requirements, leading to a new advertising campaign by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
Tencent alters role at Epic Games amid antitrust concerns
The Justice Department has announced that two directors from Epic Games, appointed by Tencent Holdings Ltd., have resigned following concerns raised by the Antitrust Division.
Carmel man receives seven-year sentence for false firearm purchase
Gregory L. Thorpe, Jr., a 28-year-old resident of Carmel, Indiana, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady.
Des Moines man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation crimes
A Des Moines man, Jeffrey Walter Gray, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation and attempted sexual exploitation of a child, as well as possessing child pornography.
DEA Administrator: Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels ‘responsible for flooding the U.S. with deadly fentanyl’
Anne Milgram, Administrator at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), said that the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels in Mexico are responsible for "flooding the U.S. with deadly fentanyl and methamphetamine."
Wisconsin man sentenced to two years for possessing explosive devices
James Morgan, a 31-year-old resident of Jefferson, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing destructive devices.
Florida woman sentenced for defrauding pandemic aid programs
Calah Williams, a resident of Port St. Lucie, Florida, has been sentenced to three years in prison for fraudulently obtaining funds through pandemic-related assistance programs.
Massachusetts contractor prohibited from retaliating against employees under new court order
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment that permanently prohibits a Massachusetts contractor from retaliating against employees.
Browning man pleads guilty to trafficking meth on Blackfeet Indian Reservation
A Browning man has admitted to trafficking methamphetamine on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich.
Wall Street Journal calls for repeal of Corporate Transparency Act impacting small businesses
Today, the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board published an opinion piece discussing the effects of the Corporate Transparency Act's (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements on small businesses.
Georgia man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
A Georgia man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Mondelēz partners with AWS for enhanced digital transformation
Mondelēz International has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its digital capabilities.
Former restaurant owner indicted for arson and fraud charges in Wisconsin
A federal grand jury has indicted Arletta Allen, a 43-year-old former restaurant owner from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on charges related to arson and fraud.
FTC bans junk ticket and hotel fees with new bipartisan rule
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new Junk Fees Rule aimed at eliminating deceptive pricing practices in the live-event ticketing and short-term lodging industries.
Biden supports FTC move against hidden junk fees
President Joe Biden has issued a statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) decision to ban hidden junk fees related to hotel bookings and event ticket purchases.