The Justice Department has not responded to the president’s suit, which has created a conflict of interest for the government’s lawyers.
Category: Justice Department
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Trump Seeks More Time in Lawsuit Against IRS Over His Tax Returns
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Market, Jury Finds
The New York Times – Business:In a verdict that could have far-reaching consequences in the music industry, the live colossus that includes Ticketmaster was found to have violated antitrust laws.
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Trump’s Quest for More Sway Over Fed Faces Fresh Hurdles
The New York Times – Business:Jerome H. Powell’s term as chair of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, but it appears increasingly likely that he will stay on in some capacity at the central bank after that.
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Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation
The New York Times – Business:The Justice Department’s criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve threatens to delay the confirmation of the next chair.
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Justice Dept. Resolves Broadway Touring Company Investigation
The New York Times – Business:Broadway Across America will not be prosecuted after acknowledging it signed a noncompete agreement with another presenter, the agency said.
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Justice Dept. Struggles to Respond to Trump’s Suit Against IRS
The New York Times – Business:Officials at the department and the White House are in the middle of a messy and complicated debate over how to respond to President Trump’s lawsuit demanding $10 billion from the I.R.S.
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U.S. Accuses NewYork-Presbyterian of Reaching Deals That Kept Costs High
The New York Times – Business:The Justice Department sued the large New York health system, saying it restricted insurance companies from offering patients cheaper options.
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Justice Dept. Legal Threat Complicates Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair
The New York Times – Business:An investigation of the Federal Reserve was thwarted on Friday, but a department appeal could reimpose an obstacle in Kevin Warsh’s path.
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With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
The New York Times – Business:By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
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U.S. Reaches Tentative Deal Ending Prosecution of Turkish Bank
The New York Times – Business:Court papers submitted as part of the agreement with Halkbank, which was accused of doing business with Iranian entities, said Turkey’s assistance “was instrumental” in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire.
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Justice Department and Live Nation Reach Settlement Terms in Antitrust Case
The New York Times – Business:The agreement, which requires a judicial sign-off, would avoid a breakup of the concert giant. But states who joined the suit object to the terms.