All DOJ articles – Page 4
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News BriefDOJ orders Prysmian unit to pay $920K over alleged fabricated tests to military
Prysmian Cables and Systems USA agreed to pay $920,000 to settle allegations it falsified tests and compliance certifications concerning cable it sold to the U.S. military for use in vehicles, the Department of Justice said.
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News BriefFrench bus part supplier CBM to pay $2.4M to settle DOJ fraud allegations
A French bus parts supplier will pay more than $2.4 million in penalties, disgorgement, and restitution to settle charges that it fraudulently misled its U.S. customers about the source of some of its parts.
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News BriefDOJ orders DaVita to pay $34M over alleged dialysis center kickback scheme
DaVita, a multi-state dialysis provider, agreed to pay more than $34 million to resolve allegations it engaged in numerous kickback schemes to doctors who referred Medicare patients to its dialysis centers, the Department of Justice announced.
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News BriefKindred hospice agrees to pay $19M in multi-state DOJ false claims case
A multi-state hospice home health provider agreed to pay $19.4 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks and knowingly billed federal health programs to treat non-terminally ill patients.
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News BriefDOJ latest agency to charge crypto platform BitMEX for BSA/AML failures
The parent company of crypto-trading platform BitMEX is again facing charges of violating the Bank Secrecy Act, the latest in a string of punishments against the company and its founders for failing to implement adequate know your customer and anti-money laundering programs.
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News BriefRite Aid reaches $410M settlement with DOJ in opioid false claims case
Rite Aid agreed to pay $7.5 million and allow the Department of Justice to access nearly $402 million from the company’s forthcoming bankruptcy case to settle allegations it helped fuel the nation’s opioid epidemic.
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News BriefEx-Outcome Health execs sentenced for overbilled ad revenue, misleading auditor
Three former executives of Chicago-based Outcome Health, a healthcare technology company, were sentenced for misleading an auditor, clients, lenders, and investors about a scheme to sell $45 million in overbilled advertisements.
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News BriefDOJ orders consultants to pay $11.3M total for cyber rule violations
Guidehouse and Nan McKay and Associates will pay a total of $11.3 million to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to settle allegations that cybersecurity failures led to the theft of client personal information during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News BriefFTC sues Adobe alleging hidden subscription cancellation fees
The Federal Trade Commission took aim at Adobe and two executives Monday for making it too difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions and often charging a fee to do so.
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News BriefWashington state importer ordered to hire CCO in response to Lacey Act violations
A Washington state importer has been ordered by the Department of Justice to pay a $360,000 fine and hire a chief compliance officer after imported wood items the company claimed to be from Malaysia were found to be from China.
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News BriefFormer CEO of AI recruiter Joonko charged with $27M fraud
The former chief executive officer of closed AI recruitment startup Joonko faces up to 40 years in prison and the potential of penalties levied by the Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $27 million.
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News BriefCerebral set to pay $7M over alleged patient data sharing
The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission proposed telehealth company Cerebral pay a total of $7 million for its alleged sharing of patient data and deceptive business practices in violation of the FTC Act.
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News BriefCityMD to pay $12M over Covid-19 false claims
CityMD, the largest provider of urgent care practices across New York and New Jersey, agreed to pay approximately $12 million as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice addressing the alleged submission of false claims for payment for Covid-19 testing.
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News BriefBluestone Physician Services to pay $14.9M in false claims case
Bluestone Physician Services agreed to pay approximately $14.9 million and abide by a corporate integrity agreement to settle allegations that it filed false claims to federal and state health programs for chronic pain care to people in assisted living facilities.
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PremiumWhat to watch for as DOJ whistleblower program sprint ends
The Department of Justice’s 90-day sprint to developing and implementing a pilot whistleblower rewards program ended Wednesday, and many questions remain about what the program will entail.
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News BriefEpoch Times CFO charged in $67M money laundering scheme
The chief financial officer of the Epoch Times was charged with laundering at least $67 million in illegally obtained funds to bolster the fortunes of the newspaper and himself.
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News BriefEricsson completes DOJ-imposed compliance monitorship
Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson announced the conclusion of the independent compliance monitorship imposed on the company following its 2019 settlement for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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PremiumKanter says DOJ adapting antitrust enforcement for AI
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is examining how its policies and enforcement mechanisms are suited to handle potential issues brought about by the proliferation of use of artificial intelligence.
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News BriefInnovasis, execs settle false claims case for $12M
Medical device manufacturer Innovasis and two of its top executives agreed to pay a total of $12 million to settle allegations originally brought by a whistleblower that they paid kickbacks to physicians.
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News BriefLessons from Arthur Grand ‘whites only’ case
IT company Arthur Grand Technologies’ settlements with the Department of Justice and Department of Labor regarding a discriminatory “whites only” job posting offer key takeaways regarding company liability and reputation risks.