SEC's 'shadow trading' case can move forward, judge rules
REUTERS
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission can pursue a first-of-its-kind insider trading case accusing a former pharmaceutical company executive of trading in a competitor's stock ahead of a merger, a judge in San Francisco ruled. read more »
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Activision Fires More Employees Over Sexual Misconduct, WSJ Says
BLOOMBERG
Some 37 people have “exited” Activision Blizzard Inc. and 44 have been disciplined in response to allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct at the company, according to a report Monday in the Wall Street Journal. read more »
Lab Owner Pleads Guilty to $6.9 Million Genetic Testing & COVID-19 Testing Fraud Scheme
DOJ
Queen strips Prince Andrew of military roles and royal patronages
THE GUARDIAN
Sexual Misconduct Bill Nears Filibuster-Proof Support in Senate
BLOOMBERG
Diabetic Shoe Company Agrees to Pay $5.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Regarding “Custom” Shoe Inserts
DOJ
Tesla owners are again losing heat in extreme cold as some heat pumps are failing badly
ELECTREK
Prince Andrew must face sex abuse accuser's lawsuit - U.S. judge
REUTERS
Prince Andrew failed to persuade a U.S. judge to dismiss Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit accusing the Duke of York of sexually abusing her when she was underage, and being trafficked by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. read more »
Mercedes recalls 50,000 Sprinter vans for mysterious roll-away risk
AUTO BLOG
UC San Diego Health Pays $2.98 Million to Resolve Allegations of Ordering Unnecessary Genetic Testing
DOJ
EU plans law requiring tech firms to do more to combat child abuse
REUTERS
The European Union plans to legislate in the coming months to require technology companies to do more to tackle child sexual abuse, beefing up current voluntary arrangements, a top official said in a newspaper interview. read more »
SEC Issues Awards Totaling More Than $4 Million to Two Whistleblowers
SEC
The DOT Says Federal Oversight of Autonomous Cars Is a Must
AUTOWEEK
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg made a virtual address to CES yesterday, playing up the role of government in making cars—and planes, trains, and even drones—safe for Americans. Buttigieg singled out autonomous cars in particular as needing government guidelines for safety. He even mentioned Tesla, which has had its share of autonomous-mode crashes, by name. read more »
Father, son from Japan guilty in Vegas in $1.5B 'Ponzi' case
ABC
Two former investment executives from Japan have pleaded guilty in Las Vegas to wire fraud in what prosecutors have called a $1.5 billion international Ponzi scheme with 10,000 victims in the U.S. and abroad. read more »
Lawsuit alleging child sexual abuse filed against Archdiocese of Denver
COLORADO NEW LINE
At least one lawsuit alleging child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy has been filed in Colorado following the passage of a new law last year. read more »
State police investigating sexual abuse allegations against ex-Speaker Chatfield by sister-in-law
DETROIT NEWS
SEC Awards Over $13 Million To Whistleblower
SEC
Prince Andrew’s Uncertain Legal Fate Casts Shadow on Britain’s Royals
NEW YORK TIMES
Queen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne in February, a milestone unmatched by any British sovereign and a chance to turn the page on three years of ceaseless turmoil in the royal family. But a sexual-abuse lawsuit unfolding in a Manhattan courtroom could yet spoil her celebration. read more »
VW and dieselgate - What really happened
DW
Former spaceport CFO files whistleblower suit
SANTE FE NEW MEXICAN
The former chief financial officer of Spaceport America contends a number of government officials and entities, including Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, colluded to defraud taxpayers to the tune of about $200 million in public money.
Daimler warns car owners of fire risk it lacks parts to fix
REUTERS
Daimler's (DAIGn.DE) Mercedes-Benz has informed owners of its luxury cars of a technical defect that could spark a fire, the company said on Tuesday, adding a recall was not possible because parts needed to fix the problem are not available. read more »
