Category: DoJ

Federal Judges Reject Texas and Missouri’s Bid to Block DOJ Election Monitors

Federal Judges Reject Texas and Missouri’s Bid to Block DOJ Election Monitors In a pivotal decision, judges in Texas and Missouri dismissed requests from Republican-led states to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from dispatching legal personnel to oversee Election Day activities. The DOJ plans to send monitors to ensure adherence to federal voting […]

The US Justice Dept sues Virginia for violating federal election law

The US Justice Dept sues Virginia for violating federal election law. The Justice Department announced today that it has initiated a lawsuit against the State of Virginia, the Virginia State Board of Elections, and the Virginia Commissioner of Elections for violating federal law’s prohibition on systematic efforts to remove voters within 90 days of an […]

DOJ Lawyer to Lead Paul Hastings’ Appellate Group

DOJ Lawyer to Lead Paul Hastings’ Appellate Group. Benjamin Snyder, a legal professional who has represented the United States in Supreme Court cases concerning regulatory issues and the free speech of advertisers is set to join Paul Hastings in Washington, D.C., where he will co-lead the firm’s appellate practice. Benjamin Snyder, who recently concluded a […]

Justice Dept. Sues LA Fitness for Alleged Disability Discrimination

Justice Dept. Sues LA Fitness for Alleged Disability Discrimination. The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Fitness International LLC, known as ‘LA Fitness’, for allegedly discriminating against individuals with disabilities at its gyms and fitness centers. LA Fitness is the largest chain of owner-operated gyms and fitness clubs in the United States, boasting nearly […]

Charges Against Pharma Reps for Unlawful Sales of Nearly 70M Opioid Pills

Charges Against Pharma Reps for Unlawful Sales of Nearly 70M Opioid Pills. Ten executives, sales representatives, and brokers from pharmaceutical distribution have been charged for their involvement in the illegal sale of nearly 70 million opioid pills. Charges have been brought against five executives from pharmaceutical distribution companies, along with five sales representatives and brokers, […]

Acadia Healthcare $19.85M Unnecessary Inpatient Settlement

Acadia Healthcare Company Inc., a corporation established in Delaware and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, has consented to settle claims asserting that it breached the False Claims Act and associated state laws by willfully submitting bills for inpatient behavioral health services that were not medically necessary or for services that failed to comply with federal and […]

The U.S. Justice Department sues Visa

The U.S. Justice Department sues Visa.  Key Points The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday sued Visa, the world’s biggest payments card network, saying it propped up an illegal monopoly over debit card payments. The DOJ said Visa imposed “exclusionary” agreements on partners and smothered upstart firms. Visa and its smaller rival Mastercard have surged […]

DOJ Argues Google Created Ad Tech Monopoly

As the Google antitrust trial commences, the DOJ argues Google created an Ad tech monopoly. Federal prosecutors are pursuing the breakup of Google’s multibillion-dollar online advertising division, claiming that its monopolistic influence is detrimental to both advertisers and publishers. Second Lawsuit The second antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice of Department against Google commenced on […]