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FDA and CBP Team Up to Seize $76 Million in Unauthorized E-Cigarettes
Upon inspection, they discovered a variety of illegal e-cigarette brands, including Geek Bar, all of which originated from China. In a bid t

Stephen Wick
Oct 25, 20244 min read


States Remain Silent on Complaints Against Exeter Finance Amid Santander Settlement
ProPublica reveals that a dozen states that pursued legal action against Santander Consumer USA for high-interest loans have largely ignored

Stephen Wick
Oct 25, 20243 min read


Justice Department Takes Action Against Discrimination in Home Appraisals
The case centers around a Black homeowner who applied for refinancing with Rocket Mortgage in January 2021. To facilitate the required appra

Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Justice Department Secures $101.9 Million Settlement from Singaporean Corporations Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
This claim was part of a larger legal action initiated by the vessel companies, who sought to limit their liability to approximately $43.7 m

Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Justice Department Reaches Settlement with State Farm Over Discrimination Claims
The Civil Rights Division’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) found that a corporate office of State Farm in Richardson, Texas, re

Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Former U.S. Army Soldier Convicted of Murdering Pregnant Fellow Soldier Over 22 Years Ago
Evidence presented during the trial revealed that Wilkerson beat and strangled Gonzales in her barracks room at Fliegerhorst Kaserne, locate

Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Two South Carolina Men Plead Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes in Racially Motivated Armed Robberies
Among the crimes they admitted to was a January 22, 2021, armed robbery where they followed victims from a grocery store and restaurant to t

Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20244 min read


American Tall Teams Up with NBA Star Jarrett Allen for Stylish New Collection
The American Tall brand is dedicated to stylish clothing for tall individuals and announced today a new collaboration with professional bask

Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20244 min read


H&M Celebrates 20 Years of Designer Collaborations with Special Pre-Loved Release
This year marks the 20th anniversary of H&M’s groundbreaking guest designer collaborations, a movement that transformed the fashion industry

Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Veni-Express Inc. Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $135,000
Federal investigators alleged that from 2015 to 2019, Veni-Express and the Steinbaums knowingly submitted false claims to federal health car

Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Tree House Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Frozen Waffles Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
The recalled waffles were distributed across the United States and Canada and are packaged under various brand names. Consumers can identify

Stephen Wick
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Penn State to Pay $1.25 Million in Cybersecurity Settlement
This case stems from a whistleblower lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act, which empowers private citizens to report fraudulent claims a

Stephen Wick
Oct 23, 20244 min read


FTC Takes Action Against Qargo Coffee Franchise for Misleading Practices
https://www.thestevenwickblog.com/post/ftc-takes-action-against-qargo-coffee-franchise-for-misleading-practices

Stephen Wick
Oct 23, 20244 min read


Dakota Tom's Sandwiches Issues Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Listeria monocytogenes can pose serious health risks, particularly to young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. W

Stephen Wick
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Federal Investigators Probe Controversial Houston Housing Project Amid Soil Contamination Concerns
The scrutiny comes after toxic ash from a former trash incineration plant was discovered buried on part of the site last year. Despite this

Stephen Wick
Oct 23, 20243 min read


E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders: Investigation Underway
Health officials are urging anyone who has consumed these products and is experiencing symptoms—including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, f

Stephen Wick
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries along with British Partner- Mathew Smith were arrested in alleged sex trafficking case
According to prosecutors, from 2008 to 2015, Jeffries and Smith employed a secret staff to manage these events, utilizing a security company

Stephen Wick
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Time Magazine Reports Former Governor Larry Hogan Approved Millions for His Firm's Favored Clients
For almost ten years, six companies were identified as HOGAN’s “longstanding” clients. When approached by TIME, the developers offered a var

Stephen Wick
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Department of Labor Unveils AI Best Practices to Protect Workers
The DOL’s voluntary guidelines were shaped by feedback from workers, unions, researchers, and employers. It emphasizes the importance of inv

Stephen Wick
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Houston Bars and Clubs Hit with 90-Day Suspensions Amid Human Trafficking Investigation
This operation, described by TABC Chairman Kevin J. Lilly as potentially the largest of its kind in Texas history, is the culmination of a d

Stephen Wick
Oct 22, 20244 min read
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