The world’s largest crypto exchange is under fire after investigators found accounts moving $1.7 billion to Iranian entities. Clues about those accounts were in plain sight for over a year.
Category: Justice Department
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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.
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Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms
The New York Times – Business:The administration told a court on Monday that it was abandoning its defense of executive orders targeting the firms. But on Tuesday, the Justice Department abruptly changed its position.
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Businesses Push for Tariff Refunds as Trump Aides Hint at Fight to Come
The New York Times – Business:By the president’s own admission, it could be years before the matter is settled, even though the administration previously indicated it would pay.
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Court Rules Against Justice Dept. Search of Reporter’s Computers
The New York Times – Business:The judge said the court itself would search the devices, which were seized from a Washington Post reporter’s home last month.
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He Researched Dishonesty. He Got Friendly With Jeffrey Epstein.
The New York Times – Business:Dan Ariely, a behavioral scientist at Duke, sought out the convicted sex offender for his research. Their yearslong correspondence suggests it wasn’t all business.
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Bill Gates Cancels Speech in India Amid Epstein Controversy
The New York Times – Business:The philanthropist made the announcement on Thursday, after having earlier confirmed his participation in a prominent artificial intelligence summit in India.