Legal & Regulatory

Builders Sued Over Boise Airport Hangar Collapse That Killed Two, Allegedly Due to Reckless Shortcuts

Builders Sued Over Boise Airport Hangar Collapse That Killed Two, Allegedly Due to Reckless Shortcuts

The families of two construction workers killed in the Boise airport hangar collapse are suing several companies involved in the project, alleging reckless construction practices and the use of inappropriate materials.


Marathon Oil Hit With $241.5 Million Penalty for Oil and Gas Pollution

Marathon Oil was fined $241.5 million for air quality violations at its Fort Berthold Indian Reservation oil and gas plants.

Dollar General Agrees to $12 Million Fine, Promises Safer Work Environments

Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12 million fine and implement enhanced safety measures across its nationwide retail stores following a settlement with the US Department of Labor.

Palestinians Accuse Microsoft of Unfairly Shutting Down Their Accounts, Disrupting Their Communications

Microsoft allegedly shut down accounts of Palestinians abroad, making them unable to connect to online services, including Skype, for communication with Gaza.


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UK Unveils New Stock Market Listing Rules to Simplify, Streamline the Process
As UK IPOs declined, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed new regulations for stock market listings.
New York Hotels Will Not Be Permitted to Use Small Shampoo and Lotion Bottles — Here’s Why
Hotel guests in New York will no longer be able to receive "hospitality care" goods like shampoo and lotion in small bottles.
BMW Recalls Over 390,000 US Cars Over Potential Issues With Takata Airbags
BMW has issued a recall for 394,000 cars in the US because of defective Takata airbag inflators that might cause severe or fatal injuries.
Ex-Senator William McCann Sentenced to Prison for Campaign Fraud and Tax Evasion
Former Illinois state senator and gubernatorial candidate William "Sam" McCann was sentenced to 3.5 years in federal prison for fraudulent use of campaign funds and money laundering.
Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Found Guilty of Securities Fraud
Defunct hedge fund firm Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang has been found guilty of securities and market manipulation fraud which prosecutors claimed cost global investment banks billions.
Australian State Requires Retailers to Close for Anzac Day, Retailers Slam Decision
The Australian state of New South Wales announced that general retail trade would be closed for the entirety of April 25 every year in commemoration of Anzac Day.
Elon Musk's Tesla Interns Blame CEO For Ruined Summer Plans Due To Last Minute Revokes
Elon Musk was held not liable for failing to pay at least $500 million in severance to thousands of Twitter employees he laid off after buying the firm.
Chinese Report Claims Fuel Trucks Used to Transport Cooking Oil
Chinese authorities are reviewing an investigative report which alleged the practice of using fuel tankers to carry cooking oil, rocking the country into a major food safety scandal.
UK Supreme Court Rules Against British Airways, Paving Way for Massive Compensation Claims
The UK Supreme Court's ruling against British Airways on flight delays entitles passengers to compensation for cancellations due to staff illness, potentially benefiting tens of thousands annually.
Chinese Firm Under Fire For Confining Employee in Dark Room to Make Him Resign
Guangzhou Duoyi Network Co. Ltd confined an employee, Liu Linzhu, to a dark room without power or communication for four days to pressure him into resigning.
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