News published on Federal Newswire in January 2018

News from January 2018


News Release: Joseph Kelley and James Lewis were each indicted in Newark, New Jersey, with crimes related to illegally trafficking juvenile American eels, also known as “elvers” or “glass eels.” A seven-count indictment was returned on Jan. 18, 2018, charging Kelley and Lewis with conspiracy to smuggle elvers and ...


News Release: Xu Jiaqiang, 31, formerly of Beijing, China, was sentenced yesterday to five years in prison, for economic espionage and theft of a trade secret in connection with Xu’s theft of proprietary source code from Xu’s former employer, with the intent to benefit the National Health and Family Planning Commission ...


U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division to Participate in SBA/SCORE Entrepreneur and Small Business Outreach Event in Buffalo

News Release: BUFFALO, NY – On Jan. 20, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will participate in a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Service Corps of Retired Executives’ (SCORE) event to provide information and resources to entrepreneurs and small business owners on starting or growing ...


U.S. Department of Labor Launches HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration — an effort that will recognize up to 300 employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans.


Fairfield Restaurant to Pay $247,922 in Wages, Damages and Penalties for Overtime, Minimum Wage, and Recordkeeping Violations

News Release: HARTFORD, CT – The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut has entered a consent judgment and ordered a Fairfield restaurant and its owner to pay $244,930 in back wages and liquidated damages to eight employees, as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on Tax Reform

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement today regarding President Trump’s remarks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on tax reform legislation he signed into law last month: “Passage of tax reform was welcome news for American workers, job seekers, and job creators. ...


The US Justice Department published a five page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.