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The Wall Street Journal: Justice Department appeals, hoping to undo AT&T-Time Warner merger

The Justice Department is trying to undo AT&T Inc.’s purchase of Time Warner Inc., appealing the ruling that last month struck down one of the era’s highest-profile antitrust challenges......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 12th, 2018

The Wall Street Journal: Justice Department sues to block Edward Snowden from profiting with his new book

The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday filed a civil lawsuit against Edward Snowden, arguing the former intelligence contractor violated government nondisclosure agreements by publishing a new book about his 2013 leaks of classified surveillance programs......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 17th, 2019

OxyContin maker in talks with feds to settle opioid probes

Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, is in talks with the Justice Department to resolve criminal and civil probes related to its role in the opioid crisis, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralSep 6th, 2019

OxyContin maker in talks with feds to settle opioid probes

Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, is in talks with the Justice Department to resolve criminal and civil probes related to its role in the opioid crisis, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralSep 6th, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: Purdue Pharma in talks with Justice Department to resolve criminal, civil probes

Purdue Pharma LP is in discussions with the U.S. Justice Department to resolve criminal and civil probes related to its prescription painkiller OxyContin, according to people familiar with the matter......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 6th, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: Justice Department investigating auto makers over California emissions agreement

The Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into four auto makers that forged an independent agreement with California on vehicle-emissions standards, according to people familiar with the situation......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 6th, 2019

Column: AT&T"s promise of better pay-TV prices and service is "bordering on the absurd"

The Justice Department said AT&T's merger with Time Warner would give the company so much market power that price hik.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesAug 6th, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: New 401(k) rule would let businesses band together to offer retirement plans

Small businesses would have an easier time banding together to create joint 401(k) retirement plans for workers under a rule the Labor Department is set to finish soon, according to a senior administration official......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 23rd, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: Letter to Mueller from Barr’s Justice Department cautions former special counsel to stick to his report in Wednesday testimony

The Justice Department told Robert Mueller t.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 23rd, 2019

U.S. probes Deutsche Bank"s dealings with Malaysia"s 1MDB: Wall Street Journal

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Deutsche Bank AG violated foreign corruption or anti-money-laundering laws in its work for state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 11th, 2019

U.S. probes Deutsche Bank"s dealings with Malaysia"s 1MDB: WSJ

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Deutsche Bank AG violated foreign corruption or anti-money-laundering laws in its work for state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 11th, 2019

CBS is preparing an offer to buy Viacom, per report

Things are heating up in the will-they-or-won’t-they merger discussion around CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc. The latest development is that CBS (NYSE: CBS) is putting together an offer for its one-time sister company, reported The Wall Street Journal, cit.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 18th, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: Justice Department prepares antitrust investigation of Google

The probe would closely examine Google’s practices related to search and other businesses......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 1st, 2019

Fair Game: The AT&T-Time Warner Merger: A Match Built on Hope

AT&T has long rewarded shareholders with one of the most sumptuous dividends on Wall Street. But the debt it’s taking on for its Time Warner deal could put that at risk......»»

Category: worldSource: nytMay 20th, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: Feds indict Chinese national on hacking charges, including 2015 Anthem data theft

A Chinese national and an unnamed co-defendant were indicted on Thursday on computer hacking charges related to a campaign to breach large U.S. businesses, including the 2015 theft of data from health insurer Anthem Inc., the Justice Department said......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 9th, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: Justice Dept. warns FTC against broad penalty for Qualcomm, citing 5G impact

The Justice Department waded into the Federal Trade Commission’s case against smartphone chip maker Qualcomm Inc., seeking to limit the effects on next-generation cellular technology if a judge rules against the company......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 3rd, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns, effective May 11

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submitted his resignation letter to President Trump on Monday, ending a tumultuous two years in which he tried to steady a rocky Justice Department and its relationship with the White House......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 29th, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler issues subpoena for full unredacted Mueller report

Nadler says he expects the Justice Department to comply by May 1......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 19th, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: Mueller concludes Russia probe, delivers report to the attorney general

Special counsel Robert Mueller presented his long-awaited report to the Justice Department on Friday, ending his nearly two-year investigation that has roiled the Trump presidency and likely setting up a battle with Congress over what he has found......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 22nd, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: Rosenstein tells Trump he is in ‘no jeopardy’, in meeting

Last week, President Donald Trump’s advisers believed he would soon fire the Justice Department official overseeing a Russia investigation he calls a “witch hunt,” a step that could set off a cascade of resignations and a potential crisis......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 21st, 2018

The Wall Street Journal: Justice Department investigating AT&T and Verizon over collusion claim

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether U.S. wireless carriers and an industry trade group teamed up to make it harder for cellphone subscribers to switch providers, according to people familiar with the investigation......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 20th, 2018