SEC Issues Awards Totaling More Than $4 Million to Two Whistleblowers
SEC
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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 »
SEC Awards Over $13 Million To Whistleblower
SEC
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 »
Jury finds Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes guilty on multiple charges in criminal fraud trial
CNBC
CFTC Orders Event-Based Binary Options Markets Operator to Pay $1.4 Million Penalty
CFTC
Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over safety issues
REUTERS
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling more than 475,000 of its Model 3 and Model S electric cars to address rearview camera and trunk issues that increase the risk of crashing, the U.S. road safety regulator said. read more »
CFTC Charges New Jersey-Based Entities and Individuals With Multi-Million Dollar Forex Fraud
CFTC
SEC Charges Financial Company and Its President with Engaging in Fraudulent Schemes to Boost Stock Price
SEC
Crash Test Dummies Made Cars Safer (for Average-Size Men)
NEW YORK TIMES
US steps up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires
ABC
U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a series of investigations into engine fires that have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years. read more »
Nissan Issues 2021 Rogue Recall Over Fuel Pump Issue
AUTO EVOLUTION
Nikola Corporation to Pay $125 Million to Resolve Fraud Charges
SEC
JPMorgan Admits to Widespread Recordkeeping Failures and Agrees to Pay $125 Million Penalty to Resolve SEC Charges
SEC
Audi is recalling nearly 300,000 Q5, SQ5 and Sportback models over water ingress
CNET
Missoula vascular surgeon settles alleged health care fraud claims for $3.7 million
DOJ
Panamanian Intermediary Extradited to the United States Pleads Guilty to International Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme
DOJ
Alarmed by Tesla’s public self-driving test, state legislators demand answers from DMV
LOS ANGELES TIMES
