Legal & Regulatory

Hyundai Faces Legal Action from US Over Child Labor Allegations

Hyundai Faces Legal Action from US Over Child Labor Allegations

The US Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Motor Co, an auto parts plant, and a labor recruiter in Alabama, alleging illegal use of child labor and seeking an order to relinquish any profits related to the exploitation.


Ex-Deutsche Bank Executive Rashawn Russell Gets 3 Years’ Jail Time for Crypto Fraud

Former Deutsche Bank executive Rashawn Russell has been found guilty of running a Ponzi-like scheme where he promised investors ‘guaranteed’ cryptocurrency results.

Truck Drivers File Lawsuit Against New York City Over Disputed $15 ‘Congestion Fee'

Truck drivers sued New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, saying its congestion toll unfairly taxes trucks and logistics more than passenger vehicles.

Twitch Terminates Safety Advisory Council Contracts, Expands Role to Ambassadors

Twitch has terminated the contracts of its current Safety Advisory Council members and will expand the council's membership to include approximately 180 ambassadors from its ambassador program.


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