News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has returned an indictment charging six defendants for their participation in a years-long scheme to steal millions of dollars from American consumers’ bank accounts.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy has announced his resignation, effective January 17, 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a collaboration with the city of Kewanee, Illinois, to identify and replace drinking water lead pipes as part of the Get the Lead Out Initiative. This initiative is fully funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and aims to achieve 100% lead service line replacement nationwide. Approximately 200 communities will receive technical assistance through this program.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Secretary Austin signed a memo reserving for himself the specific authority to enter into pre-trial agreements with the accused in the 9/11 military commission cases. Additionally, as the superior convening authority, the Secretary has withdrawn from the pre-trial agreements that were previously signed in those cases.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
On behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, its parent company ByteDance, and affiliated companies for allegedly violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and infringing an existing 2019 FTC consent order against TikTok.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
A Taiwanese national, Pen Yu, 51, was sentenced today to three years and eight months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $100,000, representing the proceeds of the wire fraud.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a collaboration with the city of Niles, Ohio, to identify and replace drinking water lead pipes, aiming to protect public health. This initiative is part of EPA’s Get the Lead Out program, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which seeks to achieve 100% lead service line replacement nationwide. The program will provide technical assistance to approximately 200 communities across the country.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The Department of the Interior announced $52 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Colorado, Illinois, and West Virginia to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells. These investments aim to address hazardous sites, create union jobs, catalyze economic growth, protect public health and the environment from methane leaks, and advance environmental justice.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The Department of Defense continues to take steps to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or Iran's partners and proxies. Since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, the Secretary of Defense has reiterated that the United States will protect its personnel and interests in the region, including its commitment to the defense of Israel.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Provisions in the bill could limit how third-party companies advertise to anyone under 17. COPPA 2.0 includes a ban on so-called individual-specific targeted advertising to young users, forbidding companies from using certain personalized data, such as a person’s phone location or web-surfing history, to send tailored ads to most minors, said Suzanne Bernstein, a law fellow specializing in data protection and consumer privacy at the nonprofit Electronic Privacy Information Center.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a closed commission meeting to consider a nonpublic law enforcement matter. The meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT and will be conducted via Zoom.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted an amicus brief to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Briskin v. Shopify, advocating for a decision that would align plaintiffs' lawsuits with the U.S. Constitution. In 2023, a three-judge panel ruled that under the Due Process Clause, a company cannot be sued in a state where it did not direct its services. The 9th Circuit is set to review this decision en banc, which could have significant implications for internet-based commerce across the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered remarks at the 2024 American Bar Association (ABA) General Assembly, highlighting the importance of preserving democratic institutions and defending the Constitution. Speaking at the ABA's first-ever Democracy Summit, Monaco emphasized the critical role lawyers and citizens play in upholding the rule of law and building trust in the election system.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
When Liz Allen rejoined the Department of State as Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs almost three years ago, it marked her fourth role at the Department, having previously served in positions ranging from intern to director. Today, after traveling to dozens of countries and meeting with countless world leaders, students, advocates, and academics to advance policies and reinvigorate partnerships, she leaves as Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado on August 2, 2024. This call was confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Since the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA) took effect on February 19, 2020, subchapter V has provided small businesses a more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective path through chapter 11. Nearly 8,200 debtors have elected subchapter V treatment since 2020, with their plans confirmed at more than twice the rate and cases dismissed at about half the rate of other small business cases. The U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) has played an integral role in administering subchapter V cases during SBRA’s first four years, including selecting and supervising subchapter V...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that Drexel University in Pennsylvania has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) when responding to allegations of discrimination or harassment based on national origin, including shared Jewish ancestry.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
A federal court has prohibited a Sandusky, Ohio-area physician from prescribing opioids and other controlled substances and ordered him to pay $4.7 million in a case alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA).
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the completion of a nearly $28 million Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Waukegan Housing Authority (WHA). This initiative aims to expand affordable housing options for low-income seniors in Waukegan, Illinois.
