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Examining challenges integrating pre-packaged bankruptcies within SubChapter-V framework
Since the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA) took effect on February 19, 2020, subchapter V has provided small businesses a more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective path through chapter 11. Nearly 8,200 debtors have elected subchapter V treatment since 2020, with their plans confirmed at more than twice the rate and cases dismissed at about half the rate of other small business cases. The U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) has played an integral role in administering subchapter V cases during SBRA’s first four years, including selecting and supervising subchapter V... -
Real estate investors plead guilty in multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme
Three real estate investors have pleaded guilty to engaging in an extensive, multi-year conspiracy to fraudulently obtain a $74 million loan and a $45 million loan and fraudulently acquire multifamily properties. -
Justice Department launches new corporate whistleblower awards pilot program
On August 1, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the launch of a new corporate whistleblower awards program. This initiative aims to enhance the Justice Department's efforts to hold corporate wrongdoers accountable. -
DOJ outlines efforts against unfair pricing at first public strike force meeting
Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks at the first public Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing meeting on August 1, 2024. In his address, Mizer highlighted the Department of Justice's (DOJ) efforts to combat unfair and illegal pricing practices across various industries. -
Court halts Mississippi professionals from selling fraudulent “tax plans
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi has issued permanent injunctions against Thomas Walt Dallas, Jason Todd Mardis, and Capital Preservation Services LLC. The court's decision bars them from making statements about tax benefits for compensation and includes other relief measures. The defendants consented to the entry of the injunctions. -
Justice Department finds systemic abuses at Texas juvenile justice department
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announced the findings of a statewide civil rights investigation into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) on August 1, 2024. The investigation, conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, examined five juvenile justice facilities in Texas. -
Justice Department announces new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri delivered remarks on August 1, 2024, announcing the launch of the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program. This initiative aims to enhance the Department of Justice's enforcement efforts and encourage corporate accountability. -
Jonathan Kanter outlines Antitrust Division's efforts at public strike force meeting
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter addressed the first public meeting of the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing, emphasizing the Justice Department's commitment to holding corporations accountable for exploitative practices. -
Justice Department finds unconstitutional conditions at five Texas juvenile justice facilities
The Justice Department announced today its findings that the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is violating the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Justice official unveils initiatives addressing domestic violence-firearm intersection
Director Rosemarie Hidalgo of the Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) met with representatives from 12 pilot sites across the country that receive funding and support through the Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP). During this meeting, she announced a comprehensive strategy to address the lethal intersection of domestic violence and firearms. Director Hidalgo emphasized the urgent need to enhance efforts to prevent and address this dangerous issue, which increases the likelihood of death for victims of domestic violence. -
Texas man pleads guilty to importing protected reptiles from Australia
A Texas man made his initial appearance in court and pleaded guilty today to violating the Endangered Species Act by importing protected Australian reptiles into the United States on behalf of a fake zoo which he represented as legitimate. -
Maryland man sentenced for coercion and enticement involving minors
A Maryland man was sentenced yesterday to 17 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor. -
Shelby County chiropractor indicted on multiple tax-related charges
A federal grand jury in Birmingham, Alabama, has indicted a Shelby County chiropractor on charges of tax evasion, filing false tax returns, and obstructing the IRS. -
Former Green Beret charged with violating export laws
Jordan Guy MacDonald Goudreau, 48, of Melbourne, Florida, and Yacsy Alexandra Alvarez, 43, of Tampa, Florida, were arrested yesterday pursuant to a now-unsealed indictment charging them with conspiracy to violate export laws, smuggling goods from the United States, violating the Arms Export Control Act, and violating the Export Control Reform Act. The indictment also charges Goudreau with violating the National Firearms Act and unlawful possession of machine guns. -
Justice Department marks Disability Pride Month by highlighting ongoing civil rights efforts
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize the contributions of the disability community in advancing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law 34 years ago. Disability rights activists played a crucial role in its passage, organizing protests to highlight the need for accessibility and inclusion. One notable demonstration was the "Capitol Crawl," where activists with disabilities crawled up the U.S. Capitol Building stairs, underscoring the necessity for a national mandate on accessibility. -
Kansas man pleads guilty to racially motivated threats against children
A Kansas man pleaded guilty today to two counts of interference with federally-protected activities, two counts of interstate threats, and one count of interference with housing. -
Justice Department files suit against Norfolk Southern over alleged Amtrak delays
The United States filed a civil complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that the Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (collectively, Norfolk Southern) delay passenger trains on Amtrak’s Crescent Route in violation of federal law. -
Idaho diesel parts companies sentenced for tampering with emissions control systems
Diesel performance parts retailers GDP Tuning LLC and Custom Auto of Rexburg LLC, operating as Gorilla Performance, along with owner Barry Pierce, were sentenced today in federal court in Pocatello, Idaho. Senior U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill for the District of Idaho sentenced Pierce to four months in prison. GDP Tuning and Gorilla Performance received five years of probation. All defendants were ordered to jointly pay a $1 million fine. The companies and Pierce had previously pleaded guilty. -
Illinois man convicted in odometer tampering conspiracy
After a week-long trial, a federal jury convicted an Illinois man last Friday of conspiracy to commit securities fraud for agreeing with his brother and another man to alter the odometer readings on hundreds of used cars and sell those cars to unsuspecting consumers. -
Canadian man pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme targeting US bank accounts
A Canadian man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Las Vegas to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to steal millions of dollars from thousands of victims in the United States.