Bribery Schemes – Article ( Articles ) Bribery Schemes (BS) Introduction BS are illegal practices that involve the exchange of money, goods, or services to influence the actions of an official or other person in a position of authority. These schemes can take many forms and can occur in various sectors, including government, business, and […]
Day: November 21, 2024
CFTC-PR-9009-24 (11-21-24) (CFTC-PR-2411) CFTC’s Global Markets Advisory Committee Advances Recommendation on Tokenized Non-Cash Collateral Excerpt: November 21, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Global Markets Advisory Committee, sponsored by Commissioner Caroline D. Pham, today advanced a recommendation to expand the use of non-cash collateral through the use of distributed ledger technology. […]
CFPB-PR-241121-1 (11-21-24) (CFPB-PR-2411) CFPB Finalizes Rule on Federal Oversight of Popular Digital Payment Apps to Protect Personal Data, Reduce Fraud, and Stop Illegal “Debanking” – Final rule brings supervision to Big Tech and other widely used digital payment apps handling over 50 million transactions annually Excerpt: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today finalized […]
CPSC-RECALL-25-054 (11-21-2024) (CPSC-PR-2411) South Shore Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulation for Full Sized Cribs; Imported by South Shore Industries Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/South-Shore-Cribs-Recalled-Due-to-Entrapment-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Full-Sized-Cribs-Imported-by-South-Shore-Industries Description: This recall involves South Shore brand Balka & Olena cribs sold in white and natural wood colors. The cribs are made of wood and measure about 37 inches […]
CPSC-RECALL-25-051 (11-21-2024) (CPSC-PR-2411) Todson Recalls Nerf Barrage Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Regulations for Bicycle Helmets; Sold Exclusively at Walmart Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Todson-Recalls-Nerf-Barrage-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Bicycle-Helmets-Sold-Exclusively-at-Walmart Description: This recall involves Nerf Barrage Youth bike helmets. The helmets have a blue/orange exterior, black straps, an orange buckle, and are size medium (M). NERF is […]
CPSC-RECALL-25-053 (11-21-2024) (CPSC-PR-2411) Dorel Home Furnishings Recalls Dorel Wall Beds Due to Serious Impact and Crush Hazards Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Dorel-Home-Furnishings-Recalls-Dorel-Wall-Beds-Due-to-Serious-Impact-and-Crush-Hazards Description: This recall involves Dorel full- and queen-sized wall beds sold online under the names Pinnacle, Paramount, Impressions, Holly Hills, and Her Majesty Wall Beds and as part of the brand names Signature Sleep or Novogratz. […]
CPSC-RECALL-25-052 (11-21-2024) (CPSC-PR-2411) Segway Recalls Segway Ninebot P100 KickScooters Due to Fall and Injury Hazards Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Segway-Recalls-Segway-Ninebot-P100-KickScooters-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards Description: This recall involves Segway Ninebot KickScooters with model number P100S and a manufacture date in 2023. The affected units have serial numbers containing the date codes 2308 or greater (e.g., xxxxx2308xxxxx, xxxx2310xxxxx, xxxxx2311xxxxx). The serial number is […]
FCPA Violations – Article ( Articles ) FCPA Violations (FCPAV) Understanding the Implications and Consequences The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a crucial piece of legislation in the United States that aims to combat corruption and bribery in international business transactions. Violations of the FCPA can lead to severe penalties for companies and individuals involved. This article explores […]
CPSC-WARNING-25-050 (11-21-2024) (CPSC-PR-2411) (Product Warning Notices) CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Tiergrade Digital Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Carbon Monoxide and Smoke; Sold on Walmart.com Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2025/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Tiergrade-Digital-Combination-Smoke-and-Carbon-Monoxide-Detectors-Due-to-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-Deadly-Carbon-Monoxide-and-Smoke-Sold-on-Walmart-com Name of Product: Tiergrade combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors Hazard: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]
SEC-PR-2024-183 (11-21-24) SEC Charges Advisory Firm La Mancha and its Owner David Kushner with Fraud – Defendants, who purported to make business loans, including to professional athletes, allegedly stole investor funds to pay for personal expenses Excerpt: Washington D.C., Nov. 21, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged David Kushner, a resident of […]