Legal & Regulatory
Allegations of raclal profiling hound Macy's and Barneys
Several people have come forward claiming racial profiling after purchase of luxury goods from stores resulted in detention by NYPD upon complaint by high end retail stores.
Argentina urges hold order on payment judgement to debt holders
In a filing with the US Supreme Court, Argentina seek stay of payment order issued by lower court. The Argentine government had filed an urgent motion in US Appeals Court last Friday to stay the hold order requiring the government to pay USD1.
United Airlines fined for violations of the tarmac rule
The highest fine was imposed upon United Continental as thirteen flights went beyond the three hour tarmac rule at O'Hare International Airport last July 13, 2012.
Countrywide verdict a major victory for US Justice Department- report
The US Justice Department scored a major win when a New York federal jury found the Countrywide unit of Bank of America guilty for mortgage fraud.