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Banning News Publications From New York Prison is a new form of Oppression
The state's prisons were the subject of the banned Times investigation, shedding light on the widespread racial bias within. However, the pr

Stephen Wick
May 27, 20242 min read


AI-generated images and its increasingly prevalent influence on social media platforms
Some content creators were innocently trying to expand their audiences with artificial content; fraudsters were using pages taken from small

Stephen Wick
May 22, 20242 min read


Buy Now, Pay Later loans, CFPB Implements Measures to Guarantee Consumers can Challenge Charges & Receive Reimbursements on
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released an interpretive rule today, affirming that Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) lenders ar

Stephen Wick
May 22, 20245 min read


Marylanders Should Be Wary of Deceptive Online Sports Betting Companies & Scams Warns Maryland's Attorney General-Anthony Brown
gambling causes financial losses and should only be done in moderation. Maryland residents seeking help with a gambling problem are encoura

Stephen Wick
May 21, 20244 min read


Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Attorney Sentenced to 20 years in prison for Conspiring to Sexually Exploit Numerous Children
In a particularly disturbing incident that occurred in July 2019, Black coerced a young minor into performing explicit sexual acts on a live

Stephen Wick
May 18, 20245 min read


Jury Hands Down Convictions To Three Hoover Gang Members
Young could potentially face life imprisonment, while Ferguson and Powell are subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of life imprisonment.

Stephen Wick
May 16, 20246 min read


History of Art Over A Century
Throughout the course of well over a hundred years, an extraordinary assortment of the most awe-inspiring masterpieces in the annals of art

Stephen Wick
May 14, 20243 min read


BetterHelp To Pay Over $7.8 million to settle Federal Trade Commission Allegations Sharing Consumers’ Health Data Third Parties for Advertising
Customers of BetterHelp will receive notifications regarding refunds linked to a privacy settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commissio

Stephen Wick
May 11, 20245 min read


Razer, Inc. penalized into making payment of over $1.1 million for falsely representing the effectiveness and performance of their alleged "N95-Grade" Zephyr Face Masks
The defendants started off by deceptively promoting their Zephyr masks as N95 or N95-equivalent masks that would safeguard consumers against

Stephen Wick
Apr 30, 20245 min read


Insurance Giant-UnitedHealth Group Suffers Losses Exceeding $870 Million Following Cyber Attack, Leaving Providers Struggling with the Aftermath
Tyler Mason, the vice president of communications for UnitedHealth Group, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting struggling provi

Stephen Wick
Apr 26, 20242 min read


Musicians are feeling the pressure as the US government and record labels target TikTok
he music company argues that its artists contribute most of the songs on the platform, so Universal artists deserve fairer pay and protectio

Stephen Wick
Apr 6, 20242 min read


Genesis To Pay Penalty Exceeding $21 million to Settle SEC Charges Regarding Unregistered Crypto Lending Program, But Happen Following Bankruptcy Judgment
According to the SEC, Genesis loaned out crypto belonging to Gemini users and shared a portion of the profits with Gemini. Subsequently, Gem

Stephen Wick
Apr 1, 20246 min read


Attorney General's Office and the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) Issue a Caution to the Public Regarding Scams and Fraudsters
To safeguard yourself against deceitful platforms and scammers, it's crucial to take necessary precautions. Alert Issued to Consumers with A

Stephen Wick
Mar 30, 20245 min read


Choice Hotels Ends Attempt to Acquire Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Wyndham and Other Companies Breathe a Sigh of Relief
They saw it as a pro-competitive move that would generate significant value. Unfortunately for Choice, the reactions to their proposal were

Stephen Wick
Mar 13, 20247 min read


FTC Moves to Ban Creators of Automators AI, formerly known as Empire Ecommerce, and Onyx Distribution For E-Commerce Money-Making Scheme
In a lawsuit filed in August 2023, the FTC alleged that Roman Cresto, John Cresto, and Andrew Chapman, in conjunction with various entities

Stephen Wick
Mar 4, 20244 min read


Ohio lawmakers are looking to introduce legislation targeting venomous deepfakes in light of the distribution of AI-generated images of Taylor Swift
n order to protect the rights of individuals affected by AI, they would have the opportunity to seek legal action if their likeness is explo

Stephen Wick
Feb 21, 20242 min read


Art surrounds us: The significance of Black History Month for The 19th team.
It is impossible to discuss American art without acknowledging the immense influence of Black artists. Black art is deeply ingrained in Amer

Stephen Wick
Feb 8, 20242 min read


Sam Lee, 35,of Dubai, Rodney Burton, 54, of Miami, & Brenda Chunga, 43, of Severna Park, Maryland; Three Individuals Charged for Roles in $1.89B Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
The promotional materials used by HyperFund allegedly contained false claims, misleading investors into believing that they would receive da

Stephen Wick
Jan 31, 20245 min read


Exposing the Fraud Epidemic: Walmart's Financial Services in the Crosshairs
Walmart's lax security has become a playground for scammers, who have managed to swindle consumers out of a staggering $1 billion. Instead o

Stephen Wick
Jan 28, 20242 min read


Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) attorney, Mark Black, 50, of Arlington, Virginia pleads guilty to conspiring to sexually exploit numerous children
Black coerced a minor who had not yet reached puberty to engage in sexually explicit conduct on a live-streaming platform, all while record

Stephen Wick
Jan 26, 20244 min read
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