US Department of Justice: News
26 Nov 2024
GoogleGoogle presents final arguments in ad tech monopoly case
Google and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have wrapped up their last courtroom session in Alexandria, Virginia.
25 Nov 2024
GoogleHow to switch your browser as Chrome sale looms large
The US Department of Justice recently proposed that Google should sell its Chrome browser. The suggestion comes as part of a larger antitrust investigation into the tech giant's business practices.
23 Nov 2024
Adani GroupAdanis sold bribe-linked assets to TotalEnergies despite US probe knowledge
Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani, knew that their renewable energy firm was under US scrutiny for suspected bribery when they sold a stake in India's largest solar park to TotalEnergies, prosecutors have alleged in documents reviewed by Reuters.
22 Nov 2024
Washington DCMcKinsey nears $600 million settlement over role in opioid crisis
Global consulting giant McKinsey & Company is close to finalizing a $600 million settlement with the United States government, The Guardian reported.
22 Nov 2024
Adani Group'Confident' in navigating crisis: White House after Gautam Adani indictment
The White House has reacted to the recent indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, in New York.
21 Nov 2024
Adani GroupAdani Group refutes US SEC's bribery charges, plans legal recourse
The Adani Group has vehemently denied allegations by US authorities of a $250 million bribery scheme.
21 Nov 2024
AppleApple seeks dismissal of DOJ's lawsuit accusing unfair business practices
Apple has asked a US judge to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit from the Department of Justice (DOJ), which accuses it of preventing rivals from accessing hardware and software features on its devices.
21 Nov 2024
AndroidGoogle must sell Chrome to end online search monopoly: DOJ
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended that Google should divest its Chrome browser to break its illegal monopoly in online search.
19 Nov 2024
AndroidUS government wants Google to sell Chrome to end monopoly
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is said to be planning to seek a judicial order, forcing Google to divest its Chrome internet browser.
15 Nov 2024
BitcoinHacker behind billion-dollar Bitcoin heist gets 5-year sentence
Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind a major Bitcoin heist, has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Washington federal court after being pleaded guilty last year.
14 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpFBI raids Polymarket CEO's home after platform predicted Trump's victory
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has raided the home of Shayne Coplan, the CEO of predictive betting platform Polymarket.
02 Nov 2024
Indian GovernmentMumbai Police move to extradite Anmol Bishnoi after US alert
The Mumbai Police are on the lookout to extradite Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, from the United States.
19 Oct 2024
CanadaAll Indian diplomats 'put on notice' by Canada
Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, over their alleged involvement in the 2023 assassination of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last week.
17 Oct 2024
Canada'Wanted Canada to extradite Bishnoi gang...': India on diplomatic row
Amid ongoing diplomatic tensions, India has expressed concerns over Canada's handling of criminals tied to organized crime.
15 Oct 2024
Boeing17,000 job cuts, $5 billion in costs: Boeing's crisis deepens
Boeing, the US-based aerospace giant, will issue layoff notices to thousands of its employees as it struggles with a crippling labor strike and rising financial troubles.
28 Sep 2024
LawsuitsBinance founder Changpeng Zhao released after 4-month jail sentence
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the brain behind Binance, was released from a low-security US correctional facility on Friday after wrapping up a four-month sentence.
28 Sep 2024
Donald TrumpUS Justice Department charges Iranian hackers over Trump campaign cyberattack
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged three Iranian nationals, for their supposed role in a cyberattack on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
25 Sep 2024
United States of AmericaUS Department of Justice sues Visa for allegedly suppressing competition
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against global payment giant, Visa.
09 Sep 2024
GoogleGoogle facing new antitrust lawsuit over ad tech monopoly
Google is facing a fresh antitrust lawsuit, following a judge's ruling last month that labeled its search engine as an illegal monopoly.
07 Sep 2024
GoogleGoogle to face penalties for search monopoly by next August
A US federal judge, Amit P. Mehta, has set a deadline of August 2025 to determine the penalties for Google's internet search monopoly.
06 Sep 2024
YouTubeYouTube deletes Russia-funded channel hosting some pro-Trump influencers
YouTube has deleted the channel of Tenet Media, a right-wing media outlet.
06 Sep 2024
GoogleGoogle is abusing dominance over online ads: UK competition watchdog
UK's antitrust watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has accused Google of exploiting its dominant position in the digital advertising sector.
04 Sep 2024
IntelNVIDIA stock plummets 9.5%, wiping out $279B in market value
NVIDIA has experienced a significant 9.5% drop in its stock value, resulting in a loss of $279 billion from the company's market capitalization.
02 Aug 2024
NVIDIAWhy US has launched antitrust probe into NVIDIA
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an antitrust investigation into NVIDIA, the world's leading AI chip manufacturer.
08 Jul 2024
BoeingBoeing pleads guilty for fraud in fatal 737 MAX crashes
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge, thereby resolving a US Justice Department investigation into two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
25 Jun 2024
Julian AssangeBreaking down Julian Assange's plea deal: US espionage charge explained
WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, was released from a London jail earlier today, after spending five years fighting extradition to the US.
24 Jun 2024
BoeingUS prosecutors advise criminal charges against Boeing for settlement violation
US prosecutors have suggested to senior Justice Department officials, that criminal charges should be filed against Boeing.
30 May 2024
GoogleGoogle trims legal investigations team sparking concerns about regulatory compliance
Google has reportedly laid off about a third of its 'Legal Investigations' team, according to a statement from the Alphabet Workers United-CWA union.
30 May 2024
Federal Bureau of InvestigationUS arrests Chinese national behind massive global botnet cyberattacks
The United States has arrested YunHe Wang, a 35-year-old Chinese national, for allegedly operating a botnet, known as 911 S5, that infected over 19 million IP addresses worldwide and stole $5.9 billion.
28 May 2024
TasmaniaRare Wu-Tang Clan's album to finally grace public ears!
The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart, Tasmania, is set to publicly debut the "only" physical copy of Wu-Tang Clan's album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.
09 May 2024
BoeingBoeing confirms $200 million cyber extortion attempt in 2023
Boeing, the multinational aerospace and defense corporation, has confirmed being targeted in a $200 million cyber extortion attempt in October 2023.
08 May 2024
TeslaUS DOJ investigating Tesla over potential securities and wire fraud
The Department of Justice (DOJ) in the US, is currently investigating Tesla for potential securities and wire fraud, according to a Reuters report.
16 Apr 2024
House of RepresentativesUS Congressman raises concern over 'rising attacks' on Hindu temples
United States's Congressman Shri Thanedar has expressed his concern over the increasing number of attacks on Hindu temples in the country.
11 Apr 2024
AppleNew judge assigned to US government's antitrust case against Apple
The US government's antitrust lawsuit against Apple has been reassigned to a new judge.
22 Mar 2024
AppleHow Apple's lock-in problem led to antitrust lawsuit by DOJ
Apple products yield the best experience when you stick with an iPhone. This is precisely why Apple has found itself under scrutiny from the US Department of Justice.
22 Mar 2024
AppleUS Justice Department initiates antitrust lawsuit against Apple over CarPlay
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed an extensive 88-page antitrust lawsuit against the technology behemoth, Apple.
22 Mar 2024
AppleUS government initiates antitrust lawsuit against Apple: Key takeaways
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a legal offensive against tech behemoth Apple, accusing the firm of monopolizing the smartphone industry.
16 Feb 2024
Walt DisneyUS Justice Department to review Disney-Fox-Warner sports streaming deal: Report
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is gearing up to examine a proposed streaming service collaboration between Walt Disney, Fox Corporation, and Warner Bros. Discovery, according to Bloomberg Law.
12 Jan 2024
eBayeBay fined $3mn after employees sent live cockroaches to couple
eBay will pay a $3 million fine to settle a harassment case filed by a Massachusetts couple.
06 Jan 2024
AppleWhy US justice department is considering antitrust suit against Apple
The United States (US) Department of Justice might soon file an antitrust case against Apple.
08 Dec 2023
Joe BidenHunter Biden now charged with tax evasion of $1.4 million
Hunter Biden, the son of United States (US) President Joe Biden, has been indicted on nine tax charges in California. This is the second criminal case against Hunter.
17 Nov 2023
GoogleGoogle antitrust trial concludes: Key takeaways and what lies ahead
The US government has concluded the evidentiary phase of its court case against Google in which it accused the online search leader of breaking antitrust law to stay on top.
15 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaHunter Biden indicted: A look at controversies surrounding him
Hunter Biden, son of United States (US) President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three criminal counts related to gun possession, marking the first-ever prosecution of a sitting president's child.
14 Sep 2023
GoogleGoogle's antitrust trial in US: Key takeaways from Day 2
During the second day of the antitrust case against Google, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) continued its push to challenge the company's dominance in the search engine market.
13 Sep 2023
GoogleGoogle's antitrust trial in US: Key takeaways from Day 1
The highly anticipated antitrust case against tech giant Google is officially underway in Washington, DC, with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging that Google engaged in anticompetitive practices to maintain its dominant position in the search engine market.
25 Jul 2023
Joe BidenUS President Joe Biden may face impeachment probe
Amid serious financial strains in the United States (US), the country is facing a fresh challenge as calls for President Joe Biden's impeachment grow louder.
29 May 2023
Joe Biden#NewsBytesExplainer: Why President Joe Biden's son may face serious charges
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) may press "serious charges" against Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, former US Attorney General William Barr said.
10 Jan 2023
MetaMeta's new AI ad tech aims to reduce discrimination
In a bid to address concerns about its ads being discriminatory, Meta has rolled out some changes to ensure that the real audience for an ad matches closely with the target audience.
06 Oct 2020
MicrosoftNewsBytes Briefing: Google defers 30% commission in India, and more
Last night, Google deferred the enforcement of its Play Store billing policy that requires certain app developers to pay a 30% commission to the tech giant.
