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NeuroMetrix Agrees to Pay $4 Million to Settle FTC Complaint

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Who is controversial billionaire Harry Sargeant?

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SEC Sued South Carolina Energy Companies for Allegedly Defrauding Investors

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FTC rejects proposed merger of two major hospital systems in Pennsylvania

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Project Manager Norm Keating to file lawsuit against former clients for false allegations

Wells Fargo to pay $35 million to settle charges related to its investment recommendation practice
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Investigates February 27, 2020

Actor Steven Seagal settles SEC charges over his unlawful promotion of ICO

Hollywood actor Steven Seagal reached a settlement agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which accused him of unlawful…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

Investigates February 26, 2020

FTC files complaint to block joint venture between Peabody Energy and Arch Coal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rejected the proposed joint venture between Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) and Arch Coal (NYSE: ARCH).…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

IIG Managing Partner pleads guilty to Ponzi-like scheme

Investigates February 26, 2020

FTC, New York AG’s Office Shutdown Illegal Debt Collection Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York Attorney General’s Office ended an illegal debt collection scheme, which was…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

Investigates February 25, 2020

FTC Sending Refunds to Victims of Scammers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is sending refunds consumers who were victims of a tech support scam…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

Business February 24, 2020

Three Rent-to-Own Operators settle anti-trust lawsuits filed by FTC

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that three rent-to-own operators agreed to settle the lawsuits alleging that the companies violated the federal antitrust law. Aaron’s…

By – Marivic Cabural Summers

Financial Investigations February 24, 2020

Wells Fargo to pay $500 million for misleading investors regarding its cross-sell strategy

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) agreed to pay $500 million to settle a complaint alleging that it misled investors between 2002 and 2016. The…

By – Marivic Cabural Summers

America February 24, 2020

GUILTY: Harvey Weinstein loses trial in historic #MeToo moment case

Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday of rape and sexual assault against two women and was led off to prison in handcuffs, sealing his dizzying fall…

By – Catherine Davis

America February 23, 2020

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is under attack

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) of 1996 is one of the most valuable tools for protecting freedom of expression and innovation on…

By – Catherine Davis

America February 22, 2020

Coronavirus has infected over 110,000+ people in China

A viral outbreak that began in China has infected nearly 110,000+ people in China and has gone global. The World Health Organization has named the…

By – Catherine Davis

Business February 20, 2020

Diageo agrees to pay $5 million to settle SEC charges over its disclosure failures

Diageo plc agreed to pay a penalty of $5 million to settle the allegations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC accused…

By – Marivic Cabural Summers

Investigates December 15, 2023

Black & Decker Sells Tools Unit : Black & Decker Hammers Out a Deal

In a move reminiscent of a master chess player strategically sacrificing a piece for greater advantage, Stanley Black & Decker Inc., under the legal counsel of Skadden Arps Slate Meagher…

By – Rihem Akkouche