Federal jury awards $2.4 million in damages to fired AstraZeneca sales manager who alleged retaliation for whistleblowing OREGON LIVE A federal jury in Portland on Tuesday awarded $2.4 million in damages to a woman who said she was fired from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals for complaining about alleged misleading marketing tactics. read more » U.S. SEC considers disclosure mandate for range of climate, human capital metrics REUTERS
Millions of vehicles are at risk of catching fire. Is yours one of them? CLICK 2 HOUSTON
United States Files Suit Against California Skilled Nursing Chain and its Owner for Allegedly Paying Illegal Kickbacks to Physicians DOJ
World Basketball Chief Steps Aside Amid Sexual Abuse Investigation NEW YORK TIMES Hamane Niang, the leader of basketball’s global governing body known as FIBA, led Mali’s federation at a time of systemic exploitation of female players, activists say. FIBA announced an investigation. read more »
New Land Rover Defender Recalled Over Software-Based Engine Stalling Problem AUTO EVOLUTION Revived for the 2020 model year, the all-new Land Rover Defender already has 164 manufacturer communications and nine complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As far as recalls are concerned, the unibody off-road luxobarge is called back over a powertrain control module that may unexpectedly switch off while driving the vehicle. read more »
Plan to Revive I.R.S. ‘Wealth Squad’ Puts the Richest on Notice NEW YORK TIMES Many legal tax strategies that the wealthy have long used to minimize their taxes are likely to come under new scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service. read more » Drug distributor McKesson docks CEO’s pay over the opioid crisis. He still made $15 million WASHINGTON POST