Ignorance is Bliss: Apple’s E-Books and Antitrust
Apple claims that it had no idea that its publishers were “engaged in a conspiracy to fix e-book prices.” The…
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BOA Investigated by DOJ
Bank of America Corp is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice as well as the Commodity Futures Trading…
Gibson Dunn Recruits Former US Antitrust Crime Chief Scott Hammond
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP announced on Wednesday that Scott Hammond the former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Enforcement…
Johnson & Johnson Agrees to $2.2 Billion Settlement to Avoid Risperdal Woes
The US Justice Department announced on Monday that Johnson & Johnson has agreed to settle all criminal and civil claims…
Department of Justice Hard Hit by Government Shutdown
On Tuesday, Attorney General Eric Holder sent an email to DOJ employees stating, “I am mindful of how difficult this…
Voter Law Point of Contention Between North Carolina and DOJ
The Department of Justice is currently suing North Carolina over its new voting rules, claiming racial discrimination. Attorney General Eric…
Jamie Dimon Meets with Attorney General
JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon met with Attorney General Eric Holder regarding the company’s mortgage-backed securities situation. An insider with…
New Lawyer Nominated to Serve as Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Division of U.S. Department of Justice
Leslie Caldwell was nominated today to serve as assistant attorney general for the criminal division in the U.S. Department of…
U.S. and 33 States File Game-Changing Proposal against Apple
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice was joined by 33 states in a proposal for a court order that…
The Justice Department Puts Hold on Zimmerman Evidence: He Won’t Get His Gun Back
After being acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin, former-neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman is due to get…
Total to Pay $398 Million for Corrupt Practices
French energy company Total is to pay $398 to settle charges brought against them by the Securities Exchange Commission and…
Lender Processing Services Inc Settling Probe for $35 Million
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that LPS Inc, the mortgage servicing company, has agreed to resolve a…