PGA Tour and U.S. Golf Association are part of the investigation. The Department of Justice has included Augusta National Golf Club, the U.S. Golf Association (USGA), and the…
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DOJ Updates Victim Guidelines after Boeing Crashes
District court ruling motivates change in procedures. The Department of Justice (DOJ) updated its guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance this week after a legal ruling the week…
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Permanent Injunctions Sought Against E-Cigarette Manufacturers
DOJ and FDA pursue violations of an act regarding premarket applications. The Department of Justice has filed a claim on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),…
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Justice Department Addresses Substance Abuse
$340 million in grants is being awarded. The Office of Justice Programs at the Department of Justice announced Friday that it had awarded more than $340 million to…
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FTC Launches Investigation into Uber
Federal jury just recently convicted a former company executive. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a formal investigation into Uber after many customers complained that they are…
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Federal District Judge Rules in Foreign Agent Lawsuit
Finds the case is outside the statute of limitations. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled last week that casino tycoon Steve Wynn cannot be ordered to register under…
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Federal Agencies Enter Agreement on Tribal Sovereignty
Interior leads a dozen departments in a memorandum supporting Native Americans. The Department of the Interior entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with 11 other federal departments this…
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Justice Department Dedicates Funding to Reduce Recidivism
$100 million in grants will help formerly incarcerated rejoin communities. The Department of Justice announced that $100 million dollars has been made available to help those coming out…
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GM Financial Settles Justice Department Suit with $3.5 Million
Resolves allegations of improperly repossessing servicemember’s vehicles. The Justice Department announced last week that GM Financial agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against them. The Justice Department alleged…
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FBI Reports Rise in Murder Rates
Data missing from New York, Los Angeles, and other cities. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released preliminary data last week suggesting a 4.3 percent rise in murders…
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