Dem: Trump gap "suspiciously tailored" Jan. 6 committee has "intense interest" in why the gap covers the "heart of the events," panel member says Salon · Apr 4, 2022
DeJoy may have new conflict of interest Justice Department urged to investigate after watchdog group found DeJoy owns stock in Abbott Laboratories Salon · Apr 1, 2022
'Geofence Warrant' for All Cell Location Data From Area Near Robbery Is Ruled Unconstitutional Plus: New rules on sex discrimination in education, economists warn of housing market exuberance, and more... Reason · Apr 1, 2022
At a Tennessee crossroads, 2 pharmacies, a monkey and millions of pills CELINA, Tenn. — It was about 1 a.m. on April 19, 2016, when a burglary alarm sounded at Dale Hollow Pharmacy in Celina, a tiny town in the rolling, wooded hills near the Kentucky border. Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022
DOJ Jan. 6 probe targets Trump "VIPs" New subpoenas issued by the Justice Department could "reveal if members of Congress were in on the plot" Salon · Mar 31, 2022
Criminal justice algorithms: Being race-neutral doesn’t mean race-blind Justice is supposed to be “blind.” But is race blindness always the best way to achieve racial equality? An algorithm to predict recidivism among prison populations is underscoring that debate. The Conversation · Mar 31, 2022
Yale employee stole $40m in computers from school to fund lavish lifestyle Staffer allegedly bought electronics with university funds and sent hardware to out of state business The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022
US DOJ Speeds Up Google Maps Antitrust Probe The U.S. Justice Department has accelerated an Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Maps investigation, Reuters reports. The DOJ looked to determine if bundling the service with other Google software illegally stifled competition. The DOJ first highlighted the probe in late 2020. It had been silent until recent months before making inquiries again. The… Benzinga · Mar 30, 2022
The DOJ was founded for this very fight Democrats beg Garland: "Do your job." Taking out white supremacist conspiracies is why Department of Justice exists Salon · Mar 30, 2022
DOJ backs antitrust bill to limit self-preferencing in Big Tech A letter sent to bipartisan lawmakers calls for the speedy passing of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act. Input · Mar 29, 2022
DOJ backs bills that could kneecap Big Tech Support from the Biden administration's DOJ gives the bipartisan bills a boost. Axios · Mar 29, 2022
Jan. 6 panel openly frustrated with DOJ Members of the committee are calling on the Justice Department to charge Mark Meadows with contempt of Congress Salon · Mar 29, 2022
Morning Brief: Top Stories Dominating Financial Media on Tuesday, March 29 CNBC Domino’s Pizza China Operator Eyes Hong Kong Listing Benzinga · Mar 29, 2022
DOJ Supports Antitrust Bill Targeting Big Tech - Read Why: WSJ The Justice Department supported American Innovation and Choice Online Act and similar legislation banning large digital platforms from favoring their products and services over competitors, the Wall Street Journal reports. The DOJ saw the rise of dominant platforms like Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google jeopardizing open markets and competition. Amazon, Google, Apple… Benzinga · Mar 29, 2022
The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2022 Ex-Trump aides move step closer to being held in contempt of Congress Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino have refused to cooperate with House panel investigating January 6 insurrection
Salon · Mar 25, 2022 Republican calls out Ginni Thomas' texts Thomas' texts called for 2020 presidential election results to be overturned
Benzinga · Mar 25, 2022 US DOJ Accused 4 Russian Nationals For Targeting Global Energy Sector The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted four Russian government workers connected with hacking campaigns between 2012 and 2018 that targeted the global energy sector, the Financial Times reports. The DOJ alleged the four Russian nationals of “attempting, supporting and conducting” cyberattacks targeting companies in the energy sector across over 135…
The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2022 Bannon’s escape plan: how the Trump strategist is trying to dodge prison Bannon is advancing a high-stakes defense as he battles a case that could mean up to a year in federal prison and thousands of dollars in fines if convicted
Input · Mar 24, 2022 U.S. Department of Justice is cracking down on NFT rug pulls Two 20-year-olds behind the “Frosties” NFT project were arrested in Los Angeles and charged with federal crimes.
Ballotpedia · Mar 22, 2022 Checks and Balances: Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules blocks governor’s emergency rule The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.
Benzinga · Mar 22, 2022 Morning Brief: Top Stories Dominating Financial Media on Tuesday, March 22 CNBC
Benzinga · Mar 22, 2022 US DOJ Accuses Google Of Misusing Legal Privilege To Hide Sensitive Emails: WSJ The U.S. Justice Department alleged Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google improperly invoked the legal privilege to shield sensitive internal communications for years, the Wall Street Journal reports from U.S. district court filing. The DOJ wanted Google to turn over internal emails that it had withheld or censored in the antitrust case filed against it by state…
Axios · Mar 21, 2022 Justice Department accuses Google of hiding business communications The government says the tech giant is hiding business documents by misusing attorney-client privilege.
Benzinga · Mar 18, 2022 Regulator Defers MGM Stakeholder's Nevada Gaming License By 1 Month Nevada Gaming Commission shelved MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) stakeholder Barry Diller’s licensing by a month until an April commission meeting, the Wall Street Journal reports. The move coincided with insider-trading investigations by federal authorities into his share purchases of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI). In 2020, Diller and his internet holding company, IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ:IAC), admitted spending over $1 billion for…
Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2022 UnitedHealth Group blasts DOJ arguments in lawsuit over Change Healthcare deal UnitedHealth Group is mounting a vigorous defense of its proposed $13 billion acquisition of Change Healthcare by arguing a Justice Department lawsuit to block the deal puts forward theories with "no basis in fact and law" about how competition could be harmed.