News published on Federal Newswire in December 2019

News from December 2019


News Release: A licensed Virginia attorney was arrested today on federal extortion and interstate threat charges for allegedly trying to extort a public company by threatening to inflict substantial financial and reputational harm on the company if his demands for a $200 million payment disguised as a purported “consulting ...


Agencies find no deficiencies in resolution plans from the largest banks; find shortcomings for several firms

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced Tuesday that they did not find any "deficiencies," which are weaknesses that could result in additional prudential requirements if not corrected, in the resolution plans of the largest and most complex domestic banks. However, ...


Federal Reserve Board announces series of "fintech innovation office hours" across the country to meet with banks and companies engaged in emerging financial technologies

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced that it will hold a series of "fintech innovation office hours" across the country to meet with banks and companies engaged in emerging financial technologies, popularly known as fintech.


American Samoa Power Authority to Pay Employees $110,865  After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Overtime Violations

News Release: HONOLULU, HI – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the American Samoa Power Authority – an American Samoa public utility – will pay $110,865 to 180 employees for violating overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Dollar Tree Stores For Exposing Alabama Employees to Safety Hazards

News Release: RAINBOW CITY, AL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited national discount retailer Dollar Tree Stores Inc. for exposing employees to safety hazards at its Rainbow Drive store in Rainbow City, Alabama. The company faces $104,192 in penalties.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a four page rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.