EEOC Sues Washington University Over Retaliation Claim
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Washington University in St. Louis, alleging retaliation against a former employee. The suit claims that the university took adverse…
Office of Public Affairs | New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Accessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to charges related to the accessing of child sexual abuse material. The Office of Public Affairs announced that the individual, whose identity has…
ManhattanLife Acquires Union Security Life of New York
ManhattanLife recently completed the acquisition of Union Security Life of New York, expanding its footprint in the insurance market. This strategic move enhances ManhattanLife’s portfolio, allowing it to offer a…
Overseas Stock Markets for Thursday, August 13, 2026
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, overseas stock markets experienced notable movements influenced by global economic trends and geopolitical developments. European indices, such as the DAX and FTSE, saw moderate gains…
Digital Assets Expanding Beyond Investment Use Cases
Digital assets are rapidly evolving beyond traditional investment roles, expanding into various sectors and applications. Initially viewed primarily as cryptocurrencies for trading and investment, digital assets now encompass a broader…
Office of Public Affairs | New York Woman Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Illegal Aliens from Canada
The Office of Public Affairs recently announced that a New York woman has pleaded guilty to charges related to smuggling illegal aliens from Canada into the United States. The defendant…
Office of Public Affairs | Chinese-Owned Company to Pay More Than $11M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Paycheck Protection Program Loan
The Office of Public Affairs announced that a Chinese-owned company has agreed to pay over $11 million to settle allegations under the False Claims Act. The case centers on claims…
Office of Public Affairs | Former Brooklyn Bank Manager Sentenced to Prison for Laundering Proceeds of Medicare Fraud for Transnational Criminal Organization
The Office of Public Affairs reported that a former Brooklyn bank manager was sentenced to prison for laundering money linked to Medicare fraud, aiding a transnational criminal organization. The individual,…
Office of Public Affairs | 11 Defendants Charged in Dismantling of Decade-Long Nationwide Marriage Fraud Scheme
The Office of Public Affairs has announced the charges against 11 individuals involved in a nationwide marriage fraud scheme that spanned over a decade. This extensive operation involved individuals falsely…
Office of Public Affairs | Meat Processing Plant and Employees Charged with Conspiring to Violate the Clean Water Act and Discharging Pollutants in Puerto Rico
The Office of Public Affairs announced that a meat processing plant and several employees in Puerto Rico have been charged with conspiring to violate the Clean Water Act. These charges…