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California agricultural company WesPak settles discrimination complaint against it with the DOJ

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WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange faces 17 additional criminal charges in violation of Espionage Act

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Federal judge upholds House Democrats’ subpoenas for Trump financial records

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FTC imposes $110M monetary judgement against Allied Wallet for processing fraudulent transactions

Sen. Schumer Defends Mueller, Slams Pres. Trump

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Sen. Schumer calls for probe into Chinese firm’s proposal for the subway system in New York City

IIG Managing Partner pleads guilty to Ponzi-like scheme — California authorities arrested 10 people allegedly involved in vehicle title washing scheme
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Investigates May 17, 2019

UrthBox to pay $100,000 in penalty to settle FTC complaint

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final order requiring UrthBox, a company based in San Francisco, to pay $100,000…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

Investigates May 15, 2019

E-cigarette maker JUUL sued by North Carolina Attorney General

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is suing e-cigarette maker JUUL for allegedly violating the state’s law prohibiting unfair and…

By Catherine Davis

Investigates May 15, 2019

FTC cracks down operators of deceptive online risk-free trial offers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stopped the operations of a group of companies engaged in deceptive online risk-free trial offers…

By Catherine Davis

Investigates May 14, 2019

Belinda Stronach & The Family Battle

Not all family wealth stories end well. The story of Belinda Stronach’s family started as poor immigrants who worked their…

By Jeff Watterson

Industry News May 13, 2019

Multiple States Sue Teva Pharmaceutical, 19 Other Generic Drug Manufacturers for Allegedly Inflating Prices

A coalition of 44 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceutical, 19 other generic drug manufacturers and 15 individuals. The coalition, led by Connecticut…

By – Marivic Cabural Summers

Continuity Marketing May 9, 2019

Jesse Willms, the negative option king, is at it again

Jesse Willms is, ostensibly, a successful entrepreneur. The Canadian businessman has started several businesses that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars. However, along the…

By – USA Herald

Investigates May 6, 2019

FTC says Apple and Google Remove Dating Apps Violating Children’s Online Privacy

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said three dating apps allowing children under 12 to sign up for its service are no longer available on the…

By – Catherine Davis

Financial Investigations May 3, 2019

Consumer Protection Watchdog Files Lawsuit against Credit Repair Firms

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing two credit repair firms and their owners for allegedly engaging in abusive and deceptive sales practices. On…

By – Marivic Cabural Summers

Investigates May 2, 2019

Gov. Cuomo orders investigation into H&R Block & Turbo Tax over alleged deceptive practices

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered an investigation into major tax preparers including H&R Block and TurboTax for allegedly deceptively hiding their free tax filing…

By – Marivic Cabural Summers

Financial Investigations May 2, 2019

Alon Ossip is involved in two legal battles

Alon Ossip is by all accounts a successful businessman. Ossip is the founder and CEO of several successful enterprises in Canada and the United States.…

By – Jeff Watterson

Investigates November 28, 2023

Texas Law Takes On Illegal Immigration: Grants Police Powers for Arrest and Deportation

A Texas law could redefine the state’s role in handling illegal immigration. In a bold move challenging federal immigration authority Texas Senate Bill 4, is set to be signed by…