Alphabet
US court to hear challenges to potential TikTok ban in September
A U.S. appeals court set a fast-track schedule to consider the legal challenges to a new law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok’s U.S. assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
$1.7 billion
Biden Admin Settles With Norfolk Southern For $310M Over Ohio Train Derailment
The Justice Department (DOJ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement that is estimated to be worth $310 million that was mutually agreed upon with railway company Norfolk Southern.
accusations
DOJ Officially Files Lawsuit Against Live Nation, Ticketmaster: Citing Monopoly Over Ticketing Industry
The Department of Justice has finally filed its 128-page civil lawsuit involving both Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
14-year sentence
Paul Pelosi Attacker David DePape Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison
David DePape, the man who attacked Representative Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, with a hammer, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
AI chips
Exclusive: In Tesla Autopilot probe, US prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud
Prosecutors are examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its self-driving capabilities.
2016 election
Trump Prosecutor Matthew Colangelo Served As Political Consultant For DNC, Donated To Obama
A Manhattan prosecutor who is managing the so-called “hush money” case against former United States President Donald Trump was previously a political strategist in 2018 for the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and he once contributed to former Democrat President Barack Obama as well.
aircraft records
U.S. FAA Launches Investigation Into Boeing 787 Inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has launched an inquiry into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner after the aircraft manufacturer claimed that certain workers engaged in “misconduct” by falsely claiming that certain testing had been completed.
accusations
Report: DOJ Preparing To Sue Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Purported Monopoly Over Ticketing Industry
As early as next month, the Department of Justice intends to launch a significant antitrust action against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, according to a report.
bias
Supreme Court eyes government contacts with social media platforms
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday was hearing arguments in another battle over social media content moderation.
advisors
JetBlue, Spirit Airlines call off $3.8 bln merger on antitrust hurdle
Low-cost air carriers JetBlue and Spirit canceled their $3.8-billion merger agreement.