Explainer: Why are BMW and Daimler being sued over climate change?
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Tesla Software Upgrade Isn’t Ready for Drive Time, Says Head of NTSB
BARRON'S
The top federal crash investigator for the United States said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that Tesla should not roll out an upgrade of its driver assistance software before addressing “basic safety issues.” read more »
Florida Tesla crash which killed two will be investigated by federal board
THE GUARDIAN
Amazon starts probe over bribe to gov’t officials by its lawyers in India, report says
TECH CRUNCH
SEC Awards $11.5 Million to Two Whistleblowers
SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced awards of approximately $11.5 million to two whistleblowers whose information and assistance contributed to the success of an SEC enforcement action.
Four former VW employees go on trial in Dieselgate lawsuit
REUTERS
Four former employees of carmaker Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) went on trial on Thursday over the Dieselgate scandal in which illegal software was used to cheat emission tests. read more »
U.S. asks 12 automakers for assistance in Tesla probe
REUTERS
SEC Surpasses $1 Billion in Awards to Whistleblowers with Two Awards Totaling $114 Million
SEC
United States Intervenes and Files Complaint in False Claims Act Suit Against Health Insurer for Submitting Unsupported Diagnoses to the Medicare Advantage Program
DOJ
Chevy Bolt Battery Recall: How Could This Have Happened?
CAR AND DRIVER
General Motors has planned a full suite of electric vehicles launching over the next five years. So the ongoing recall of Chevrolet Bolt EV batteries—for which replacements can’t even start until GM works out what went wrong—threatens to cast a pall over the fall debut of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup and next spring’s launch of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. read more »
Ex-Wells Fargo executives set to face civil trial in scandal over phony accounts
REUTERS
U.S. DOJ looking into conduct of Allianz fund managers
REUTERS
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into German insurer Allianz (ALVG.DE) is looking at possible misconduct by fund managers and misrepresentation of risk to investors, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. read more »
Three Operators of Financial Services Firm Charged and Arrested in Alleged $155 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
DOJ
Germany: Fraud trial of ex-VW boss delayed by health issues
SEATTLE TIMES
Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn’s trial on fraud charges in connection with the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal has been delayed because of health problems, a German court said Thursday. read more »
U.S. probing fatal Tesla crash that killed pedestrian
REUTERS
Home Health Agency Operator BAYADA to Pay $17 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations for Paying Kickback
DOJ
Supermodels Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment
NEW YORK TIMES
As former models prepare to offer testimony against Gérald Marie, their former agency boss, big names like Carla Bruni, Paulina Porizkova and Karen Elson are offering their support. read more »
Sexually Harassed At Work? It's Now Easier To File A Complaint In Texas
KERA NEWS
SpineFrontier execs arrested, charged with kickback scheme
REUTERS
Two executives of Massachusetts spinal implant company SpineFrontier Inc were arrested Tuesday on charges of bribing surgeons to use their products by paying them sham consulting fees, federal prosecutors announced. read more »
Fraud trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes set to start
REUTERS
Climate NGOs in Germany threaten legal action against VW, Daimler, BMW
REUTERS
United States Obtains $140 Million in False Claims Act Judgments Against South Carolina Pain Management Clinics, Drug Testing Laboratories and a Substance Abuse Counseling Center
DOJ
VW asks Supreme Court to reverse Ohio diesel emissions ruling
REUTERS
Purdue Pharma Is Dissolved and Sacklers Pay $4.5 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims
NEW YORK TIMES
US Identifies 12th Tesla Assisted Systems Car Crash Involving Emergency Vehicle
REUTERS
U.S. auto safety regulators said on Wednesday they had identified a 12th crash involving Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) vehicles that were using advanced driver assistance systems in incidents involving emergency vehicles. read more »
Sutter Health and Affiliates to Pay $90 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations of Mischarging the Medicare Advantage Program
DOJ