Self-driving car companies zoom ahead, leaving U.S. regulators behind
REUTERS
Self-driving vehicle companies from Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) to General Motors Co's (GM.N) Cruise are racing to start making money with their technology, outrunning efforts by regulators and Congress to write rules of the road for robot-driven vehicles. read more »
Tesla drivers report a surge in ‘phantom braking’
WASHINGTON POST
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Justice Department’s False Claims Act Settlements and Judgments Exceed $5.6 Billion in Fiscal Year 2021
DOJ
SEC Files Fraud Charges Alleging a Multi-Million Dollar Scheme that Targeted Retirement Accounts
SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Safeguard Metals LLC, and its owner, Jeffrey Santulan, for engaging in a multi-million dollar fraudulent scheme involving hundreds of investors who were at or near retirement age.
Tesla to recall nearly 54,000 vehicles that may disobey stop signs
REUTERS
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will recall 53,822 U.S. vehicles with the company's Full Self-Driving (Beta) software that may allow some models to conduct "rolling stops" and not come to a complete stop at some intersections posing a safety risk. read more »
Disgraced Running Coach Was Barred For Life For Alleged Sexual Assault
NEW YORK TIMES
More than 1,000 students were sexually abused at this university. An ex-NFL player wants their stories to be heard
CNN
Cardinal Health Agrees to Pay More than $13 Million to Resolve Allegations that it Paid Kickbacks to Physicians
DOJ
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announces Comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Prince Andrew denies sexual abuse allegations and demands jury trial in Virginia Giuffre lawsuit
CNN
Will the games stop? SEC mulls crackdown on trading apps
REUTERS
A year after the "meme stock" rally humbled hedge funds and roiled Wall Street, U.S. regulators are studying ways to crack down on psychological prompts used by Robinhood Inc (HOOD.O) and other commission-free brokers to promote frequent stock trading on smartphone apps. read more »
Legal peril for Prince Andrew puts focus on who will pay
WASHINGTON POST
2021 at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
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NHTSA seeks more info from Tesla in safety probe of in-vehicle gaming feature
AUTONEWS
U.S. auto safety regulators are seeking more information from Tesla Inc. in its investigation of the electric vehicle maker's decision to allow video games to be played on the infotainment system. read more »
DOJ's dismissal of whistleblower's fraud case against drugmakers upheld
REUTERS
Benedict Admits Being at Meeting About Priest Accused of Abuse
NEW YORK TIMES
SEC Issues Awards Totaling More Than $40 Million to Four Whistleblowers
SEC
USC is resuming frat parties after abuse claims - with guards at the door
THE GUARDIAN
VW agrees to $3.5 mln diesel emissions settlement with Ohio
REUTERS
Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with Ohio over claims the German automaker violated state laws by manipulating vehicle computer software in its vehicles to mask carbon dioxide emissions, the state attorney general said. read more »
SCOTUS asks top lawyer: How much detail needed to plead false claims?
REUTERS
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday signaled interest in a whistleblower’s lawsuit against Georgia-based Bethany Hospice and Palliative Care LLC by asking for Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar’s views of how much detail is necessary to plead fraud “with particularity” under the False Claims Act. read more »
University of Michigan Will Pay $490 Million to Settle Abuse Cases
NEW YORK TIMES
The University of Michigan said Wednesday that it would pay $490 million to more than a thousand people who had accused a doctor who worked with football players and other students of sexual abuse. read more »
Ghislaine Maxwell’s Bid for a New Trial Faces a Major Hurdle
NEW YORK TIMES
