Lisa O. Monaco
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Recent News About Lisa O. Monaco
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Lyft settles allegations over misleading driver earning claims with $2.1 million penalty
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have announced a settlement with Lyft Inc. regarding allegations of misleading statements about driver earnings. -
Medisca settles $21.75M claim over alleged inflated drug prices
Medisca Inc. has agreed to pay $21.75 million to resolve allegations of establishing false and inflated Average Wholesale Prices (AWPs) for two ingredients used in compounded prescriptions, according to the Justice Department. -
Rossi addresses justice conference; meets key figures on Northern California visit
Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice recently visited Northern California, where she delivered a keynote address at the Pathways to Justice Conference in San Francisco. -
Justice Department settles lawsuit over disability rights violations in Colorado
The Justice Department has announced a settlement agreement with the state of Colorado to address allegations that the state violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C. The... -
Florida labor-staffing company owner pleads guilty to tax fraud
A Ukrainian national has admitted guilt in a case involving conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit money laundering. -
Justice Department monitors Nov. 5 elections across 27 states for voting law compliance
The Justice Department has announced its plans to monitor the Nov. 5 general election for compliance with federal voting rights laws across 86 jurisdictions in 27 states. -
Arkansas businessman sentenced for underreporting taxes by over $900K
An Arkansas man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for tax fraud. -
Illinois man sentenced for preparing false tax returns
An Illinois tax return preparer has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for preparing and filing false tax returns. -
US files suit against former LaJobi Inc. president over unpaid import duties
The United States has initiated a civil lawsuit against Lawrence Bivona, former President of LaJobi Inc., for allegedly avoiding the payment of antidumping duties on Chinese-manufactured children's bedroom furniture imported into the country. -
Justice Department releases annual report on combating elder fraud
The Justice Department has released its sixth Annual Report to Congress, detailing efforts to combat elder fraud and abuse. -
Maryland man indicted for COVID-19 relief fraud and tax crimes
A Maryland man has been charged with COVID-19 relief fraud and tax-related offenses, according to an indictment unsealed on Monday. -
Two plead guilty to laundering millions linked to major drug cartels
A Georgia resident has admitted guilt in a conspiracy to launder tens of millions of dollars from drug proceeds for foreign drug trafficking organizations, including the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco Cartel. -
Mexican shipping company fined $1.75M for concealing illegal ocean discharges
Gremex Shipping S.A. de C.V., a shipping management company based in Mexico, has been fined $1.75 million after pleading guilty to providing false records to the U.S. Coast Guard. -
U.S., UK convene meeting on state-sponsored high-harm threats
On October 10, the U.S. Department of Justice and the United Kingdom Home Office held a multilateral meeting at the U.S. Embassy in London. -
Minneapolis gang members face federal charges including RICO conspiracy
A federal grand jury in Minneapolis has indicted 11 alleged members of the Lows, a street gang based in Minneapolis, on an 18-count indictment. -
Department of Justice opens nominations for Sunshine Week FOIA Awards
The Department of Justice's Office of Information Policy (OIP) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards. -
Justice Department outlines measures for protecting voting rights and securing elections
The U.S. Department of Justice has outlined its ongoing efforts to safeguard voting rights, prosecute election fraud, and secure elections against foreign interference. -
Court halts operations of Indiana-based Madison Solutions LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has issued a permanent injunction against an Indianapolis-area tax preparer, Juan Santiago, and his company, Madison Solutions LLC. -
Texas doctor sentenced for defrauding Medicare out of millions
A Texas doctor has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for his involvement in a scheme to defraud Medicare. Dr. Daniel R. Canchola, aged 54, from Flower Mound, was ordered to pay more than $34 million in restitution after pleading guilty to... -
U.S. Navy officer sentenced for role in Afghan visa bribery scheme
A U.S. Navy Reserve Commander, Jeromy Pittmann from Florida, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his involvement in a bribery scheme related to Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan nationals.