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News from January 2025


Five arrested for armed home invasion in Orange County

Authorities have announced the arrest of five individuals charged with carrying out a violent home invasion in Orange County, New York.


Meta appoints Shruti Dube as new UK country director

Shruti Dube has been appointed as the UK Country Director at Meta, with her new role commencing in March 2025.


FTC and DOJ issue new antitrust guidelines impacting worker-related business practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) have jointly released new antitrust guidelines focused on business practices impacting workers.


Luzerne County man sentenced for firearm possession as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods

Corey L. Thomas, Jr., a 39-year-old resident of Plymouth, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.


TechNet launches Innovation Legal Center to support American tech advancement

TechNet has introduced the Innovation Legal Center (ILC), a new initiative aimed at supporting American innovation through legal advocacy.


Man sentenced to 40 years for murdering romantic rival in Washington D.C

Vernon Parrish, a 41-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., received a 40-year prison sentence for the murder of his romantic rival. U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith from the Metropolitan Police Department announced the...


NFIB leads coalition against Corporate Transparency Act's burdensome regulations

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent small business advocacy group, has spearheaded an initiative with 60 trade associations to support legislation aimed at repealing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).


US sanctions Sudanese military leader for alleged war crimes

The United States has imposed sanctions on Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), along with a company and an individual involved in weapons procurement.


Labor department resolves West Virginia firm's unpaid medical claims

The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a consent judgment with MSES Consultants Inc. and its owner, Lawrence Rine, to address unpaid employee medical claims.


Former deputy found guilty of civil rights violation and obstruction

A federal jury has convicted Tyler Williams, a former deputy with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, of violating an individual's civil rights and obstructing justice.


Treasury targets Sudanese armed forces leader amid ongoing conflict

The United States Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), under Executive Order 14098.


Biden-Harris Administration allocates over $46 million for Ohio mine land restoration

The Department of the Interior has announced more than $46 million in funding for fiscal year 2024 as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda.


Former hospital CEO sentenced for theft involving federal funds

Charles Hatfield, the former CEO of Williamson Memorial Hospital, has been sentenced to five years of federal probation.


Man dies after being hit by car on Interstate 19 near Nogales

On July 4, 2024, a man died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 19 near Nogales, Arizona.


Honduran national sentenced for defrauding IRS and insurance company

Jacksonville, Florida – Jose Molina-Herrera, a 27-year-old Honduran national, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and defraud the United States.


TechNet sues CFPB over new fintech regulation

TechNet has filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the United States Federal District Court for the District of Columbia.


Remodeler sentiment improves amid increased demand for large-scale projects

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter of 2024, revealing a positive trend in the remodeling market.


Female migrant dies from environmental exposure after rescue attempt

On June 23, 2024, Border Patrol Agents in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, responded to a report from the Army National Guard.


U.S. Deputy Secretary discusses democratic transition with Gabonese leader

Deputy Secretary of State Campbell engaged in a conversation with Gabon's Transition President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.


Gang member pleads guilty to racketeering charges in New Jersey

A member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang has pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.