Civil Rights Division secures $68M settlement in predatory land sales lawsuit

Civil Rights Division secures $68M settlement in predatory land sales lawsuit

Justice Department enforces order to divest Chinese company from U.S

Justice Department enforces order to divest Chinese company from U.S

Two men plead guilty to $3.5M Minneapolis Medicaid fraud

Two men plead guilty to $3.5M Minneapolis Medicaid fraud

Man sentenced to 48 months for acting as PRC covert agent

Man sentenced to 48 months for acting as PRC covert agent

Businessman waives $8.4M debt discharge after DOJ investigation

Businessman waives $8.4M debt discharge after DOJ investigation

FINRA Proposed Rule Change to Amend Communications with the Public Rule

FINRA has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend FINRA Rule 2210 concerning communications with the public. The amendment would permit members to project performance or provide targeted returns on investments, subject to specific conditions ensuring a sound basis for such projections.

State AGs Warn Corporations on Antitrust and Consumer Protection

A coalition of 10 State Attorneys General, led by Florida AG Uthmeier, has issued notices to nearly 80 corporations involved with the U.S. Plastics Pact, Consumer Goods Forum, or Sustainable Packaging Coalition. The AGs warn that these companies' participation in initiatives setting production and packaging targets may violate antitrust and consumer protection laws.

State AG Secures 120-Year Sentence for Human Trafficker

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 120-year prison sentence for Marquett James, who was convicted of human trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy. This action follows a federal refusal to prosecute the case.

CT Dept of Banking - Administrative Order for Banta, Meera, First Bank Mortgage

The Connecticut Department of Banking has added a new administrative order and settlement for Banta, Meera, and First Bank Mortgage, Inc. d/b/a Money Tree. The order, dated January 30, details the terms of the settlement.

Texas AG Investigates "Sharia City" Development

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into a proposed development in Kaufman County, referred to as a "sharia city." The investigation targets SEE Holding and Kaufman Solar LLC, with the AG issuing Requests to Examine to gather information on the development's legality and compliance with Texas laws.