Regulatory Actions August 7, 2020
New York Attorney General files lawsuit to dissolve the NRA
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit to dissolve the National Rifle Association (NRA), the largest and most…
Regulatory Actions August 7, 2020
FTC sues online sellers of PPE that falsely promise fast deliveries
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed charges against three online sellers of face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE)…
Regulatory Actions August 6, 2020
SEC investigating insider trading of Kodak, Sen. Warren calls for action
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating potential insider trading of shares of Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) prior…
Regulatory Actions August 6, 2020
Shapiro bans Equitable Acceptance from refinancing student loan debt
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro permanently stopped the business operations of Equitable Acceptance, which he described as a predatory third-party…
Investigates
August 5, 2020
FTC investigation into Twitter data breach could cost $250M in fines
Social networking site Twitter announced on Monday that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent them a draft complaint on July 28. The FTC is investigating…
By – Jackie Allen
Business
August 5, 2020
FTC says Yellowstone Capital deceived, overcharged small businesses
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Yellowstone Capital LLC and Fundry LLC for allegedly deceiving and overcharging small businesses. The companies’ founder and CEO Yitzhak…
By – Marivic Cabural Summers
Financial Investigations
August 4, 2020
Malware author pleads guilty for role in Infraud cybercriminal organization
A malware author pleaded guilty for his involvement in Infraud, a transnational cybercriminal organization that victimized millions of businesses and consumers across the United States.…
By – Marivic Cabural Summers
Investigates
August 4, 2020
Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical charged with deceptive advertising
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical for allegedly deceptively advertising its $23,000 COVID-19 treatment plan as “FDA accepted.” Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical is…
By – Marivic Cabural Summers
Regulatory Actions
August 3, 2020
SEC charges Victor Farias with defrauding first responders out $14M
On July 30, 2020, David Peavler, Regional Director of the SEC’s Fort Worth Office announced charges against San Antonio-area businessman, Victor Lee Farias and his…
By – Jackie Allen
Business
August 3, 2020
Bausch Health, formerly Valeant, to pay $45 million to settle SEC charges
Bausch Health formerly Valeant Pharmaceuticals agreed to pay a penalty of $45 million to settle a complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
By – Marivic Cabural Summers
Regulatory Actions
June 25, 2022
Police trying to block bodycam and public record info on Uvalde massacre
The City of Uvalde and the Uvalde police department are trying to avoid giving reporters information about last month’s deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. This includes the 911…
By – Jackie AllenLatest news
Regulatory Actions
June 10, 2022
San Francisco voters reject soft-on-crime policies with ouster of DA Chesa Boudin
San Francisco voted this week to recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin. DA Boudin is one of the most…
By Jackie Allen
Regulatory Actions
June 8, 2022
FTC to investigate the Impact of Middlemen on Prescription Drug Prices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is starting an investigation into the impact of pharmacy benefit managers or middlemen…
By Marivic Cabural Summers
Regulatory Actions
June 2, 2022
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Digital Income System, Vantage Point Services
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending refunds to consumers who were harmed by an investment scammer and…
By Marivic Cabural Summers
Regulatory Actions
June 1, 2022
FTC Shuts Down Financial Education Services for Defrauding $213M from Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) obtained a court order temporarily shutting down and freezing the assets of Financial…
By Marivic Cabural Summers
Regulatory Actions
May 31, 2022
Glencore to Pay Nearly $1.2B to Settle its Alleged Manipulative and Corrupt Practices
Glencore, an Anglo-Swiss multinational energy and commodities trading company, agreed to pay $1.18 billion to settle the allegations…
By Marivic Cabural Summers
Regulatory Actions
May 23, 2022
CFPB, NY Attorney General Shut Down Predatory Debt Collectors
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) together with the New York Attorney General shut down a network of…
By Marivic Cabural Summers
Regulatory Actions
May 18, 2022
Allianz Global Investors U.S. to Pay $6 Billion to Settle Fraud Charges
Allianz Global Investors U.S. (AGI US) agreed to settle the civil and criminal charges filed by the Securities…
By Marivic Cabural Summers
Regulatory Actions
May 15, 2022
SCAM ALERT: EminiFX CEO Eddy Alexandre Arrested and Charged with Fraud
The United States government filed a lawsuit against Eddy Alexandre, the CEO of EminiFX, a purported cryptocurrency and…
By Marivic Cabural Summers
Regulatory Actions
May 14, 2022
Global Tax Enforcement Chiefs Found Leads To Potential $1 Billion Crypto Ponzi Scheme
The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (known as the J5) found more than 50 leads to potential…
By Marivic Cabural Summers
Regulatory Actions
May 9, 2022
Mining Capital Coin (MCC), Founders Sued Over Cryptocurrency Mining Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint against Mining Capital Coin Corp. (MCC) and its…
By Marivic Cabural SummersPopular News
Regulatory Actions
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AI Deepfake Warfare Emerging As The Next Legal Battlefield In 2026 Election Cycle
Regulatory Actions
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Supreme Court Asked To Step In As 98-Year-Old Federal Judge Pauline Newman Fights Suspension From The Bench
Regulatory Actions
February 28, 2026
Iran War Immigration Impact – How H-1B Visas, Student Visas, Asylum Policy And U.S. Border Security Could Shift Overnight
Regulatory Actions
February 28, 2026
War With Iran Could Trigger A Global Insurance Shockwave — What It Means for American Policyholders And The Industry Worldwide
Regulatory Actions
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California’s Separate Justice System: How One Man’s Fight With the State Bar Raises Questions That Still Matter Today
Regulatory Actions
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