News from April 2015
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: An executive of Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd. pleaded guilty today and was sentenced to serve 15 months in a U.S. prison for his role in a global conspiracy to suppress and eliminate competition for certain automotive parts sold in the United States, the Department of Justice announced today. Takashi ...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: This afternoon, a federal judge in the District of New Mexico sentenced two Chinese nationals for conspiring to violate the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) by scheming to illegally export defense articles with military application to the People’s Republic of China, announced Assistant Attorney General for National Security John P. Carlin and U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez of the District of New Mexico.

By Fed Newswire | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the termination of the enforcement actions listed below: Flathead Holding Company of Bigfork, Bigfork, Montana Written Agreement issued Dec. 14, 2012 Terminated April 20, 2015 PNBK Sponsor LLC, PNBK Investment Partners LLC, PNBK Holdings LLC, and Patriot ...
By Commerce News Now | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: Chairman Ryan, Ranking Member Levin, and members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to discuss the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, legislation that is good for America’s economy, for America’s businesses and for America’s workers.
By Commerce News Now | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: Good afternoon. Welcome to the inaugural meeting of the Commerce Data Advisory Council.
![WHD News Release: Investigation in Utah and Arizona secures wages and benefits for more than 1,000 construction workers who were wrongly classified [04/23/2015]](https://s3.amazonaws.com/jnswire/jns-media/e8/7f/11410060/adobestock_220956441.jpeg)
By Labor Gazette | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON — A nearly five-year federal investigation of illegal business practices by 16 defendants in Utah and Arizona has yielded $700,000 in back wages, damages, penalties and other guarantees for more than 1,000 construction industry workers in the Southwest, the U.S. Department of Labor announced today.
![WHD News Release: Investigation in Utah and Arizona secures wages and benefits for more than 1,000 construction workers who were wrongly classified [04/23/2015]](https://s3.amazonaws.com/jnswire/jns-media/ec/28/11410063/webp_adobestock_224328871.webp)
By Labor Gazette | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON — A nearly five-year federal investigation of illegal business practices by 16 defendants in Utah and Arizona has yielded $700,000 in back wages, damages, penalties and other guarantees for more than 1,000 construction industry workers in the Southwest, the U.S. Department of Labor announced today.
![OSHA News Release: Ringling Bros. to enhance safety for all aerial acts after settlement agreement [04/23/2015]](https://s3.amazonaws.com/jnswire/jns-media/d3/44/11410080/webp_adobestock_329938866.webp)
By Labor Gazette | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: 9 employees injured in May 2014 fall in Providence, Rhode Island BOSTON — Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, will implement ongoing safety enhancements in aerial acts to protect employees against injuries like those sustained by its aerialists during a May 4, 2014, performance in Providence, Rhode Island. Feld Entertainment Inc., headquartered in Palmetto, Florida, owns the circus.
![OSHA News Release: Worker Safety Pays, Falls Cost: Northwest Arkansas Community College hosts Stand-Down event in Bentonville, Arkansas, May 13 [04/23/2015]](https://s3.amazonaws.com/jnswire/jns-media/d3/44/11410080/webp_adobestock_329938866.webp)
By Labor Gazette | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, with hundreds of workers dying each year and thousands more facing catastrophic, debilitating injuries. Yet, lack of proper fall protection remains the most frequently cited violation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
![OSHA News Release: Ringling Bros. to enhance safety for all aerial acts after settlement agreement [04/23/2015]](https://s3.amazonaws.com/jnswire/jns-media/a4/0b/11410096/webp_adobestock_304736255.webp)
By Labor Gazette | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: 9 employees injured in May 2014 fall in Providence, Rhode Island BOSTON — Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, will implement ongoing safety enhancements in aerial acts to protect employees against injuries like those sustained by its aerialists during a May 4, 2014, performance in Providence, Rhode Island. Feld Entertainment Inc., headquartered in Palmetto, Florida, owns the circus.
![MSHA News Release: Coal mine dust samples indicate compliance with rule is highly achievable [04/23/2015]](https://s3.amazonaws.com/jnswire/jns-media/75/18/11410084/webp_adobestock_322992420.webp)
By Labor Gazette | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: ARLINGTON, Va. — Eight months after implementation of the final rule to prevent black lung disease by lowering miners' exposure to harmful coal dust, sampling by mine operators and Mine Safety and Health Administration inspectors indicates that compliance with the rule's tougher requirements is highly achievable.

By Labor Gazette | Apr 23, 2015
News Release: Date of Action: April 21, 2015 Type of Action: Consent Judgment and Order Names of Defendants: Butte Steel & Fabrication Inc.; Jeffrey Brochheuser; and the Butte Steel & Fabrication Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan Allegations: Owner Jeffrey Brochheuser caused Butte Steel & Fabrication Inc. to withhold ...
By DOT News Wire | Apr 23, 2015
The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Apr 23, 2015
The US Commerce Department published a five page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Apr 23, 2015
The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Apr 23, 2015
The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Apr 23, 2015
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Apr 23, 2015
The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Apr 23, 2015
The US Energy Department published a four page proposed rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Apr 23, 2015
The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.