DOJ backs religious business in New Hampshire case over gender dysphoria insurance coverage
CONCORD, NH – The Justice Department is backing a New Hampshire small business in a federal lawsuit, filing a legal brief Monday stating that employers cannot be forced to cover gender dysphoria…
China probes banking inspector in Henan province after fraud case, protests
BEIJING – China’s banking regulator on Sunday said it is investigating an inspector at its bureau in Henan province, which has seen protests by depositors unable to retrieve funds following suspected fraud…
Russia to review foreign bank sales case-by case, central bank says
MOSCOW – Russian’s central bank will review deals by foreign banks to sell their Russian operations on a case-by-case basis, the governor Elvira Nabiullina said on Friday, as Moscow has signalled it…
Arrest Made in 7-Year-Old Syracuse Murder Cold Case
SYRACUSE, NY – A suspect has been arrested for murder in a 7-year-old unsolved case in Syracuse. Michael L. Brooks, 31, has been arrested for May 29, 2015 shooting death of Charvin…
Danske Bank axes dividends again over Estonia case
COPENHAGEN – Danske Bank will not pay 2021 dividends tied to second quarter results as it is still in discussions with Danish and U.S. authorities over involvement in a money laundering scandal…
Mexican drug smuggler sentenced for poly-drug case at border
McALLEN, Texas – A 58-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to prison for knowingly and intentionally importing cocaine and meth into the United States from Mexico, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.…
Two Men Plead Guilty to Tampering with Witnesses in a Federal Carjacking Case
Two Tulsa men have been convicted in federal court for tampering with witnesses who were slated to testify in court proceedings regarding a carjacking, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Ulysses Semion Washington,…
Two Men Plead Guilty to Tampering with Witnesses in a Federal Carjacking Case
Two Tulsa men have been convicted in federal court for tampering with witnesses who were slated to testify in court proceedings regarding a carjacking, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Ulysses Semion Washington,…
Federal Indictment In Pensacola Shooting Case
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Quinton L. Pete, 33, of Ocala, Florida, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with attempted Hobbs Act robbery and being a felon in possession of a…
Indiana doctor threatens to sue state prosecutor for defamation in 10-year-old’s abortion case
By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) -An Indiana doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim threatened to sue Indiana’s attorney general for defamation on Tuesday, filing a claim alleging that…
Roanoke-Based Opioid Treatment Center Settles Civil Case with United States
ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia Treatment Center, LLC, doing business as Roanoke Comprehensive Treatment Center (RCTC) in Roanoke, has agreed to pay $348,934 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act…
Appeals Court Affirms Convictions and Sentences in Organized Crime Case
NEWARK, N.J. – A federal appeals court has upheld the convictions and sentences of a member and an associate of the Lucchese organized crime family and two Texas brothers on racketeering conspiracy…
Factbox-Extracts from court documents in LME nickel legal case
LONDON – Hedge fund Elliott Associates and Jane Street Global Trading JSGT) are seeking to sue the London Metal Exchange (LME) for a combined $472 million after the LME cancelled nickel trades…
Court Orders North Carolina Pharmacy and Pharmacists to Pay $300,000 Penalty in Case Alleging Unlawful Opioid Distribution
WASHINGTON – A federal court entered a consent decree enjoining an Asheboro, North Carolina pharmacy and its two pharmacists from dispensing controlled substances, including opioids, without taking specific steps to help ensure…
Former CIA engineer convicted in WikiLeaks espionage case
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – A former CIA software engineer was convicted on Wednesday of leaking classified information to WikiLeaks from the spy agency, in one of the biggest such thefts…
Former Oregon Dentist Pleads Guilty in Federal Drug Case
Defendant also faces federal charges for fraudulently obtaining millions in COVID-relief funds PORTLAND, Ore.—A former Clackamas, Oregon dentist pleaded guilty today to illegally distributing controlled substances, including thousands of pills of prescription…
Second Montrose Woman Pleads Guilty in Mail Fraud Case
Grand Junction-The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Shirley Koch, age 69, of Montrose, Colorado, pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud and aiding and abetting. According…
Union Homicide Investigators Continue Working Cold Case Murder of Amber Duncan-Wilson
The Union County Homicide Task Force and Linden Police Department continue to investigate the shooting death of an 18-year-old Linden woman who was killed ten years ago, Union County Prosecutor William A.…
Miami International Holdings Wins Patent Case Against Nasdaq; All Asserted Patents Invalidated And Patent Claims Permanently Dismissed with Prejudice USA – English USA – English
PRINCETON, N.J., July 7, 2022 — Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), the parent holding company of the MIAX Options®, MIAX Pearl® and MIAX Emerald® exchanges (collectively, MIAX®), today announced that the United…
Miami International Holdings Wins Patent Case Against Nasdaq; All Asserted Patents Invalidated And Patent Claims Permanently Dismissed with Prejudice USA – English USA – English USA – English
PRINCETON, N.J., July 7, 2022 — Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), the parent holding company of the MIAX Options®, MIAX Pearl® and MIAX Emerald® exchanges (collectively, MIAX®), today announced that the United…
Mobile County Man Sentenced to Life in Overdose Death Case
MOBILE, AL – A Mobile man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a major drug conspiracy and distribution of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin, including his actions resulting…
Four Defendants Plead Guilty in $11.5 Million Fraud Case
LITTLE ROCK—Four women, all sisters, have pleaded guilty to their involvement in defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture out of over $11.5 million that was intended to benefit farmers…
Pittsburgh Police Make Arrest in June Shooting Murder Case
PITTSBURGH, PA – Police in Pittsburgh have announced the arrest of a suspect wanted for the June shooting murder of a man on Chauncey Drive. According to the Pittsburgh Police Department, officers…
Former Head Tennis Coach at Georgetown University Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Prison in College Admissions Case
BOSTON – The former head coach of men and women’s tennis at Georgetown University was sentenced today in connection with soliciting and accepting bribes to facilitate the admission of prospective Georgetown applicants…
Another inflation record firms case for bigger ECB rate hikes
FRANKFURT – Euro zone inflation hit yet another record high in June as price pressures broadened, and its peak could still be months away, firming the case for rapid European Central Bank…
Julius Baer settles Lithuanian-linked case for 105 million eur
ZURICH – Julius Baer has settled a case filed to a Geneva court in relation a Lithuanian corporation for 105 million euros ($109.79 million), the Swiss wealth manager said on Friday. “(The…
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