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Judge rules Trump IRS immunity deal has no 'basis in law'
A judge ruled that President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service was a "bad faith" attempt to manipulate the judicial process and barred him and his administration from citing its supposed settlement in any future regulatory or judicial proceedings.
Judge rules Trump IRS immunity deal has no 'basis in law'
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service was a "bad faith" attempt to manipulate the judicial process and barred him and his administration from citing its supposed settlement in any future regulatory or judicial proceedings.
Judge rules Trump IRS immunity deal has no 'basis in law'
A judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service was a “bad faith” attempt to manipulate the judicial process and barred him and his administration from citing its supposed settlement in any future regulatory or judicial proceedings.
Trump Files Fresh $10 Billion Suit Over WSJ’s Epstein Story (1)
President filed a new version of his $10 billion libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and its parent company over an article about his alleged close ties to Jeffrey Epstein, after an earlier version of the suit was tossed out by a judge.
Trump's IRS settlement includes dropping tax cases, audits
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press near the construction site of his proposed ballroom at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 19, 2026. (Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images/TNS) WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump scored a major legal victory over the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday as the agency he has long reviled was barred by the Justice Department from continuing any "known and unknown" probes into his tax returns.
U.S. tells tariff refund judge it can’t comply with order
'Currently, it is not possible for CBP to immediately prevent any additional entries from liquidating without IEEPA duties' CBP appeared to have all the data it needs to rapidly issue refunds through the process it has always used, albeit on a much larger scale, said one judge.
Supreme Court Is Told Trump Tariffs Are Illegal $3 Trillion Tax
Small businesses challenging many of President ’s global tariffs urged the US Supreme Court to affirm lower court rulings that the import levies amount to a massive illegal tax on American companies. Trump usurped the power of Congress to tax when he issued levies in February and April under an emergency law that was never intended to be used to impose duties, one of the companies, Learning Resources Inc., said in a brief Monday. The justices are set to hear arguments Nov.
Supreme Court Is Told Trump Tariffs Are Illegal $3 Trillion Tax
Advertisement 1 Small businesses challenging many of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs urged the US Supreme Court to affirm lower court rulings that the import levies amount to a massive illegal tax on American companies. Article content (Bloomberg) — Small businesses challenging many of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs urged the US Supreme Court to affirm lower court rulings that the import levies amount to a massive illegal tax on American companies.
Illinois opposes Capital One $425 million settlement over savings accounts
Capital One Financial Corp.’s proposed $425 million settlement of a class-action suit over allegedly unpaid savings-account interest is being opposed by a bipartisan group of states, including Illinois, who say the deal shortchanges account holders. The settlement is too low for customers who lost more than $2 billion and fails to impose any requirements that Capital One stop misleading consumers, New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is leading the states, said in a statement.
Ohio joins states opposing Capital One's $425 million accord on savings rates
Capital One Financial Corp.’s proposed $425 million settlement of a class-action suit over allegedly unpaid savings-account interest shortchanges account holders, a bipartisan group of states that includes Ohio told a judge. The deal should be denied because it is too low for customers who lost more than $2 billion and fails to impose any requirements that Capital One stop misleading consumers, New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is leading the group of states, said in a statement.
Trump Tells Court His Tariffs Can't Be Reviewed By Judges
The Trump administration asked the U.S. trade court to reject a lawsuit by small businesses challenging the president’s global tariffs, arguing that judges don’t have the authority to review the national emergency he invoked to justify the sweeping levies.
Purdue, Sackler family agree to new $7.4B settlement with states
Bankrupt Purdue Pharma LP and members of the billionaire Sackler family agreed to pay $7.4 billion to a group of US states, including Illinois, and other parties to settle long-running litigation over OxyContin’s role in the deadly opioid epidemic. The deal comes after the US Supreme Court last year rejected a $6 billion pact that would have protected the Sacklers, Purdue’s owners, from any further litigation related to the addiction crisis.
Sotheby’s Pays $6 Million to Settle NY Sales Tax Evasion Probe
Sotheby’s Inc. agreed to pay $6.25 million to settle a New York state lawsuit that accused it of advising wealthy clients they could avoid sales taxes by falsely claiming they were buying art for resale purposes. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the deal in a statement Thursday. She said Sotheby’s employees from 2010 to 2020 encouraged clients to make the false claims even though they knew the purchases were actually for private collections or intended as gifts.
Discover-Capital One deal faces antitrust probe in New York
Capital One Financial Corp.’s proposed $35 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services is being investigated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the deal would have “significant impact” on consumers in the state. James on Wednesday asked a state court for permission to issue subpoenas to Capital One as part of an ongoing antitrust probe by the state, which hasn’t been previously reported.
Crypto Exchange Gemini to Pay $50 Million in NY Fraud Suit
A crypto exchange that was accused of lying to hundreds of thousands of customers about the risks tied to a failed investment program agreed to return $50 million of digital assets to resolve a suit by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Gemini Trust Co. struck the deal Friday with James, who sued in October over the company’s handling of the program, Gemini Earn. It’s the latest deal in a series of crypto investigations that included a probe into Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group.
Trump Barred From Speaking in NY Fraud Trial Closing Statements
The judge overseeing New York’s $370 million civil fraud trial against Donald Trump is blocking the former president from delivering his own personal statement to the court during closing arguments scheduled for tomorrow, citing his refusal to agree to standard limitations.
Ivanka Trump Loses Appeal to Delay Testimony in NY Civil Trial Against Family
5 hours ago NEW YORK — Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims in New York, Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday. James said the settlements resolve investigations into the companies improperly charging drivers sales taxes and other fees …
Uber, Lyft agree to US$328 million in back pay for N.Y. drivers
Ride-hailing companies Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. agreed to pay New York drivers a total of US$328 million in back pay and carry out a series of labour reforms to resolve state investigations into their employment practices. The companies agreed to offer paid sick leave, put in place a minimum “earnings floor” and improve hiring and earnings notices, among other changes, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Thursday in a statement.
Trump found liable for fraud in New York attorney general's case
Donald Trump was found liable for fraud ahead of trial in the New York attorney general’s lawsuit accusing him of exaggerating his net worth by billions of dollars a year on financial records submitted to banks and insurers, a major blow to the former president in the biggest civil case against him. The ruling Tuesday by Justice Arthur Engoron in Manhattan resolves the state’s biggest claim against the former president and narrows a trial set to start as soon as Oct. 2.
Hunter Biden probe widens with special counsel appointment
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel to oversee the Justice Department's ongoing criminal investigation into President Joe Biden's son over his taxes, a major development after a controversial plea deal reached by Hunter Biden fell apart in court last month.
Celsius and Mashinsky: The Most Striking Indictment Details (1)
The US Justice Department’s case against Alex Mashinsky, the former chief executive officer of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network Ltd., paints a picture of a man who went to great lengths to dupe investors about the value of his once-high-flying business.
Celsius and Mashinsky: The Most Striking Indictment Details (1)
The US Justice Department’s case against Alex Mashinsky, the former chief executive officer of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network Ltd., paints a picture of a man who went to great lengths to dupe investors about the value of his once-high-flying business.
Celsius and Mashinsky: The Most Striking Indictment Details
The US Justice Department’s case against Alex Mashinsky, the former chief executive officer of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network Ltd., paints a picture of a man who went to great lengths to dupe investors about the value of his once-high-flying business.
Here are the laws Trump allegedly broke–according to the January 6 Committee - BusinessMirror
Read more UN involves women in pursuit of peace The armed conflict in Mindanao started six decades ago when the Moro National Liberation Front started to advocate for a “Moro homeland.” The government deployed the military to stop the separatist group, resulting in armed confrontations and displacement of the civilian population—Muslims as well as Christians. In the 1970s, the government initiated peace talks and managed to obtain a peace agreement with the MNLF.
Apollo to Elliott Sued by Deutsche Bank in SunEdison Loan Feud
Apollo Global Management Inc., Elliott Investment Management LP and other investors in distressed corporate debt were sued by a unit of Deutsche Bank AG for allegedly making false claims about its role in a $725 million loan to SunEdison Inc. before the energy company filed for bankruptcy.
LAPD Rubber Bullets Restricted by Judge Ahead of Chauvin Verdict
Apr 20 2021, 9:12 PMApr 20 2021, 9:31 PMApril 20 2021, 9:12 PMApril 20 2021, 9:31 PM (Bloomberg) -- A federal judge barred the Los Angeles Police Department from using foam or rubber bullets on peaceful protesters as the city prepares for renewed demonstrations over the alleged murder of George Floyd.
For victims of Bernie Madoff, 'tragedy goes on’ after scammer’s death
Bernie Madoff’s death in prison Wednesday doesn’t change much for his victims, many of whom are still waiting to be made whole on their share of $20 billion that vanished with the con man’s 2008 arrest. The recovery effort, still under way in court more than a decade later, has been remarkably successful at recouping the lost principal, under the circumstances. But that’s little comfort to investors who lost their life savings or otherwise had their lives turned upside down.
Cuomo Wins Dismissal of NRA Suit on ‘Murder Insurance’ Product
Mar 16 2021, 2:08 AMMar 16 2021, 2:23 AMMarch 16 2021, 2:08 AMMarch 16 2021, 2:23 AM (Bloomberg) -- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo won dismissal of a National Rifle Association lawsuit claiming he wrongfully targeted the gun rights organization for illegally marketing an insurance product in the state.
Martin Shkreli Sued by Blue Cross Over 2015 Drug Price Hike
Mar 04 2021, 10:12 PMMar 05 2021, 12:25 AMMarch 04 2021, 10:12 PMMarch 05 2021, 12:25 AM (Bloomberg) -- Martin Shkreli, the “Pharma Bro” who’s serving seven years behind bars for defrauding hedge fund investors, was sued by a health insurance company for raising the price of a crucial drug by 4,000% overnight in 2015 -- the first private lawsuit against him.
Billionaire Fund Manager to Pay $105 Million in NY Tax Case
Mar 03 2021, 3:16 AMMar 03 2021, 4:14 AMMarch 03 2021, 3:16 AMMarch 03 2021, 4:14 AM (Bloomberg) -- A billionaire hedge fund manager agreed to pay $105 million to New York, the biggest fine of its kind in the state, after being accused of dodging tax liability on hundreds of millions of dollars in deferred investment fees for 2017.
Billionaire Fund Manager to Pay $105 Million in NY Tax Case (1)
Daily Tax Report ® By Erik Larson March 2, 2021, 9:46 PM A billionaire hedge fund manager agreed to pay $105 million to New York, the biggest fine of its kind in the state, after being accused of dodging tax liability on hundreds of millions of dollars in deferred investment fees for 2017.
New York AG Blasts Crypto Market as ‘High-Risk’ and ‘Unstable’
Mar 01 2021, 10:22 PMMar 01 2021, 10:46 PMMarch 01 2021, 10:22 PMMarch 01 2021, 10:46 PM (Bloomberg) -- New York’s top law enforcement officer issued a scathing statement on the cryptocurrency market, warning consumers about its susceptibility to “speculative bubbles” and abuse by criminals. (Bloomberg) -- New York’s top law enforcement officer issued a scathing statement on the cryptocurrency market, warning consumers about its susceptibility to “speculative bubbles” and abuse by criminals.
Fund Manager ‘Unworthy of Belief’ Is Ordered to Pay $7 Million
Feb 06 2021, 5:14 AMFeb 06 2021, 5:29 AMFebruary 06 2021, 5:14 AMFebruary 06 2021, 5:29 AM (Bloomberg) -- A private-equity fund manager whose testimony a New York judge deemed “unworthy of belief” was found liable for misappropriating millions of dollars from unsuspecting investors. (Bloomberg) -- A private-equity fund manager whose testimony a New York judge deemed “unworthy of belief” was found liable for misappropriating millions of dollars from unsuspecting investors. Laurence G.
Ex-Trump Law Firm Ordered to Hand Over Records in Asset Probe
Jan 30 2021, 2:16 AMJan 30 2021, 2:31 AMJanuary 30 2021, 2:16 AMJanuary 30 2021, 2:31 AM (Bloomberg) -- A law firm that recently cut ties with Donald Trump’s real estate company was ordered to hand over communications to New York investigators looking into whether the former president’s business manipulated the value of assets for loans and tax breaks.
NRA Judge to Move Ahead With N.Y. Case Despite Bankruptcy Filing
Jan 21 2021, 9:39 PMJan 21 2021, 10:13 PMJanuary 21 2021, 9:39 PMJanuary 21 2021, 10:13 PM (Bloomberg) -- A bankruptcy filing by the National Rifle Association isn’t stopping a New York judge from moving ahead with a fraud lawsuit by the state’s attorney general, who is seeking to dissolve the gun rights organization.
Purdue Cost U.S. Economy $2.15 Trillion, States Tell Judge (2)
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences News George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty Images By Erik Larson Aug. 17, 2020, 11:11 PM Purdue Pharma LP, the bankrupt maker of OxyContin painkillers, helped inflict more than $2.15 trillion in financial damage on the U.S. economy while pushing highly addictive opioids on Americans for almost two decades, four dozen states told a judge.
Updated: Top federal prosecutor in N.Y. resigns after showdown with Barr
WASHINGTON — Geoffrey S. Berman, the chief federal prosecutor in New York, resigned after a remarkable standoff with Attorney General William Barr and contradictory comments from President Donald Trump. Berman, who signaled he’d fight to keep his position to protect sensitive investigations being run by his office in Manhattan, said on Saturday evening that he would step down after Barr switched course on who would take over for him on an interim basis.
Martin Shkreli's bid for early release from prison is rejected
Former Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli exits the U.S. Federal courthouse in New York during his trial on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dennis Van Tine/Abaca Press/TNS) Former Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli exits the U.S. Federal courthouse in New York during his trial on Aug. 3, 2017.
Martin Shkreli's Bid for Early Release From Prison Is Rejected
Martin Shkreli’s request to get an early release from prison was rejected by a judge, who wasn’t convinced by the 37-year-old’s argument that he could use his pharmaceutical expertise to help cure coronavirus.
Devos Sued Over Seizure of Student Tax Refunds Amid Crisis (2)
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was accused in a lawsuit of illegally seizing millions of dollars in tax refunds from students who defaulted on federal loans despite a congressional ban on such collections during the pandemic.
AG in N.Y. tells cable providers to cut sports program fees
New York's top law enforcement officer demanded that the big cable and satellite television providers cut or eliminate fees tied to live sports programming during the coronavirus pandemic, saying customers are being forced to pay for access to events that don't exist. The companies, including AT&T Inc.
AG in N.Y. tells cable providers to cut sports program fees
New York's top law enforcement officer demanded that the big cable and satellite television providers cut or eliminate fees tied to live sports programming during the coronavirus pandemic, saying customers are being forced to pay for access to events that don't exist. The companies, including AT&T Inc.
New York Says Cut Cable Fees Since There Are No Live Sports
New York’s top law enforcement officer demanded that the big cable and satellite television providers cut or eliminate fees tied to live sports programming during the coronavirus pandemic, saying customers are being forced to pay for access to events that don’t exist. The companies, including AT&T Inc.
Madoff Victims Will Soon Get Another $378 Million From U.S. Fund | Newsmax.com
Thousands of victims of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme are due to get checks totaling $378 million from a U.S. Justice Department fund created years ago through settlements with some of the con man’s oldest customers and his bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co. The distribution from the Madoff Victim Fund will bring total government payouts in the case to more than $2.7 billion for almost 38,000 investors across the globe, the Justice Department said Monday in a statement.
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice Financier Bernard Madoff arrives at Manhattan Federal court on March 12, 2009, in New York City. Madoff has asked for early release from his 150-year prison sentence, saying he has 18 months left to live.
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice Financier Bernard Madoff arrives at Manhattan Federal court on March 12, 2009, in New York City. Madoff has asked for early release from his 150-year prison sentence, saying he has 18 months left to live.
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice Financier Bernard Madoff arrives at Manhattan Federal court on March 12, 2009, in New York City. Madoff has asked for early release from his 150-year prison sentence, saying he has 18 months left to live.
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice Financier Bernard Madoff arrives at Manhattan Federal court on March 12, 2009, in New York City. Madoff has asked for early release from his 150-year prison sentence, saying he has 18 months left to live.
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice Financier Bernard Madoff arrives at Manhattan Federal court on March 12, 2009, in New York City. Madoff has asked for early release from his 150-year prison sentence, saying he has 18 months left to live.
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice
Madoff says prison until he dies is 'retribution' not justice Financier Bernard Madoff arrives at Manhattan Federal court on March 12, 2009, in New York City. Madoff has asked for early release from his 150-year prison sentence, saying he has 18 months left to live.
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