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News from January 2025


US reaches $9.5 million settlement with Stericycle over hazardous waste violations

The United States has reached a $9.5 million settlement with Stericycle, Inc. over violations of hazardous waste management regulations.


Investment adviser charged with $17M fraud involving client funds

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced charges against Scott Mason, a 66-year-old investment adviser from Gladwyne, Pennsylvania.


Texas man sentenced for kidnapping after pleading guilty

A 46-year-old man, Lukumond Adebola Olatunji, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for kidnapping.


U.S Attorney's Office reports convictions for public lands violations

Alexander Villanueva, a 37-year-old resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, has pled guilty to several charges including reckless driving and possessing an open container of alcohol in a vehicle.


Minnesota man sentenced to over 17 years for child exploitation

A man from Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 210 months in prison for the international sexual exploitation of children.


Treasury releases international capital data for November 2024

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published the Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for November 2024.


Treasury imposes sanctions on Chinese hacker and cybersecurity firm

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Yin Kecheng, a cyber actor based in Shanghai, and Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., LTD., a cybersecurity company located in Sichuan.


U.S. Department of Energy highlights achievements under Jigar Shah's leadership

Jigar Shah, who served as Director of the Loan Programs Office (LPO) at the U.S. Department of Energy from March 2021 to January 2025, played a significant role in advancing clean energy initiatives in the United States.


FTC schedules virtual hearing on new rule against impersonation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced an informal hearing on the proposed Trade Regulation Rule concerning the impersonation of government and businesses.


U.S.-Honduras ties strengthened with new embassy opening

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) recently marked the inauguration of the new U.S. Embassy Compound in Tegucigalpa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.


Former Mozambique finance minister sentenced for role in $2 billion fraud scheme

Manuel Chang, the former Finance Minister of Mozambique, has been sentenced to 102 months in prison by United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in Brooklyn.


Arkansas pair sentenced for meth trafficking after being caught with large quantity

An Arkansas man and woman have been sentenced to a total of 308 months in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking.


Richmond man convicted for hiding loaded gun in child's clothing

Darneko Yates, a 30-year-old resident of Richmond, California, was found guilty of unlawful firearm possession after a bench trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín.


FTC mandates end of no-hire agreements at Guardian Service Industries

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order mandating Guardian Service Industries, Inc. to cease enforcing its no-hire agreement.


Treasury Secretary Yellen urges Congress on U.S. debt limit actions

Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen has addressed a letter to Congressional leaders concerning the United States debt limit.


Justice Department releases 10-year antitrust workload statistics

The Justice Department's Antitrust Division has released its 10-year workload statistics report, covering the period from 2015 to 2024.


Fentanyl crackdown leads to reduced opioid overdoses in Abilene

Opioid overdose rates in Abilene have decreased significantly after a major crackdown on fentanyl traffickers, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton.


LiveCare settles allegations over kickbacks for Medicare referrals

LiveCare Inc., a company based in Venice, Florida, has agreed to a settlement of up to $4.9 million.


Georgia business owner testifies before Congress on importance of tax deduction

Alison Couch, a small business owner from Georgia and member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), addressed the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means regarding the significance of making the 20% Small Business Deduction, known...


National Restaurant Association backs Trump's picks for Department of Labor leadership

More than 15.7 million individuals are employed in restaurants and foodservice outlets across the United States, positioning the industry as the nation's second-largest private sector employer.