The DOJ's Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Is a Loser for Consumers Despite years of Google primacy over Microsoft Bing, usage of Bing has more than doubled over the past three years and continues to grow. Reason · Sep 15, 2023
Twitter chaos after Elon Musk takeover may have violated privacy order, DoJ alleges US Department of Justice questions compliance with FTC order on data security and privacy practices The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023
Congress poised to spend less on federal prison infrastructure - Roll Call Congress is poised to spend less next fiscal year on federal prison infrastructure, even as a watchdog reported that there is a dire need. Roll Call · Sep 12, 2023
The Trial Begins: DOJ Sues Google Over Search Engine Dominance Plus: FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccine, Elizabeth Warren goes after Elon Musk, and more... Reason · Sep 12, 2023
Up First Briefing: Google on trial; Kim Jong Un in Russia; green comet sighting The U.S. antitrust case against Google begins today. Kim Jong Un is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin in Russia. See green comet Nishimura this week before it vanishes for 400 years. WEKU · Sep 12, 2023
Memphis Police pressured to change culture after high-profile killings and beatings After the beating death of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers in January and other abuses that have come to light, the police department is under mounting pressure to change its culture. WEKU · Sep 12, 2023
Delaware DOJ Reportedly Investigating Two Dealers Over Title Complaints Two Indian Motorcycle dealers with the same owner are reportedly under investigation by the Delaware DOJ and DMV following multiple customer complaints. RideApart · Sep 11, 2023
Trump liable for defaming E Jean Carroll for a second time Ex-president suffers fresh legal setback after judge rules 2019 statements about former Elle columnist were made with ‘actual malice’ The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Appeals court reverses part of ruling on DOJ access to Perry's phone - Roll Call A federal appeals court told a district judge to reconsider part of a ruling involving Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., but didn't provide details. Roll Call · Sep 5, 2023
Crypto keeps picking the worst champions The Department of Justice filed charges against the creators of a crypto mixing service last week. Fortune · Aug 30, 2023
‘Doing the right thing’ earned this ex-Marine mom of three $40 million Sarah Feinberg, an Iraq military veteran, alleges Booz Allen Hamilton used government funds to pay for loss-making projects. Fortune · Aug 29, 2023
Mark Meadows' "incriminating admission" “Meadows in some respects has even more criminal exposure than Trump,” law professor warns Salon · Aug 29, 2023
It's time to rethink Rudy Giuliani and his claim to discover RICO Giuliani has long claimed that he dreamed up the idea of using the federal RICO law to target mafia families when he was a federal prosecutor. WEKU · Aug 29, 2023
Elon Musk Accuses DOJ Of Double Standards Following SpaceX Lawsuit Over Immigrant Hiring The DOJ last week sued Musk-owned firm for allegedly discriminating against refugees and others in its hiring process. Zenger · Aug 27, 2023
Space · Aug 25, 2023 US Department of Justice sues SpaceX for hiring discrimination The U.S. Department of Justice is suing SpaceX, alleging that Elon Musk's company discriminated against job applicants who are refugees or asylum recipients.
WEKU · Aug 25, 2023 The Justice Department is suing SpaceX for allegedly not hiring refugees and asylees The agency says SpaceX often said in its marketing materials for open jobs they couldn't hire U.S. citizens because of export control laws. But asylees and refugees are protected under those laws.
Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2023 Musk’s SpaceX sued over alleged discrimination against refugees in hiring US Department of Justice says company wrongly claimed law meant it could only hire citizens and permanent residents.
Salon · Aug 24, 2023 DOJ cites Musk tweets, sues SpaceX In new suit, Justice Dept. alleges SpaceX discriminated against refugees and asylum-seekers in hiring
Salon · Aug 24, 2023 Fulton County arrests up MAGA martyrdom The "country is on the precipice of sustained violence we haven't seen in 150-160 years," says Republican Joe Walsh
Salon · Aug 22, 2023 Freedom Caucus threatens gov't shutdown Right-wingers accused of trying to "tank the economy" ahead of 2024 election
Roll Call · Aug 21, 2023 Judge to hear arguments over Texas buoy barrier on Rio Grande - Roll Call The DOJ heads to federal court in Texas on Tuesday to challenge the state’s latest effort to implement its own border security measures.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023 Former US attorney general says Trump should ‘serve time’ if convicted Growing number of US legal experts say holding Trump accountable for Jan 6 is necessary
Reason · Aug 17, 2023 The Biden Administration's Antitrust Changes Would Be Great for Bureaucrats—and Bad for Consumers The guidelines would ignore decades of academic findings about how firm concentration can have a positive impact on consumers' welfare.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 House Oversight Committee member asks chairman to refer Snyder to the DOJ for investigation The ranking Democrat on the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform is asking the Republican chair in charge to refer former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to the Department of Justice for lying under oath
Salon · Aug 16, 2023 Has Mark Meadows flipped on Trump? Plot thickens: Meadows was not mentioned in the federal case — and has every chance of skating on Georgia charges