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BKReader
3 months ago
NYC politics

U.S. DOJ Settlement Says Cuomo 'Subjected Females to Sexually Hostile' Workplace

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has reached a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department regarding claims of sexual harassment and retaliation.
The settlement stated that Cuomo created a sexually hostile work environment, failed to address the problem, and retaliated against employees who spoke out. [ more ]
Times Union
3 months ago
NYC politics

Justice Department settles probe of Cuomo's sex harassment allegations

The U.S. Justice Department has reached an agreement with the New York governor's office to address claims of sexual harassment and retaliation under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The agreement memorializes reforms enacted by Gov. Kathy Hochul and includes additional measures to prevent sexual harassment and retaliation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo found to have subjected 13 women to sexually hostile work environment'

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo subjected female government employees to a sexually hostile work environment and retaliated against those who complained.
Cuomo denied accusations of sexual misconduct but resigned in August 2021 after 11 credible claims were found. [ more ]
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TESLARATI
1 day ago
Cars

Tesla lands in hot water with U.S. Justice Dept. over driver assistance claims

Tesla under probe by U.S. Justice Department for potential securities or wire fraud related to misleading claims about its self-driving technology. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
Tech industry

Antitrust lawyers argue that Google and Apple's innovations are thanks to epic 1998 Microsoft trial

The U.S. Justice Department is pursuing antitrust cases against Google and Apple, drawing parallels to the Microsoft case in 1998. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Justice Department indicts 7 accused in 14-year hack campaign by Chinese gov

Indictment filed against seven Chinese hackers associated with economic espionage and foreign intelligence gathering.
14-year hacking campaign funded by Chinese government targeted US government officials and businesses. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

White House proposes banning sale of personal data to China

Preventing the sale or transfer of sensitive data to adversarial countries like China and Russia
Categories of data included in the proposed data-transfer ban and the enforcement by the US Justice Department. [ more ]
readwrite.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

US thwarts Russian hacking network infiltrating American homes

The U.S. Justice Department has disrupted a major Russian intelligence-controlled hacking network that was using hacked home and small business internet routers for spying.
The U.S. government is increasingly concerned about cyber threats from major adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran. [ more ]
Theregister
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

FBI shuts down some of China's Volt Typhoon network

US Justice Department and FBI have reportedly remotely disabled aspects of a Chinese hacking campaign targeting American critical infrastructure.
The Chinese state-sponsored hackers have been accessing US networks through vulnerable Internet-facing devices and stealing sensitive data. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court takes up Jan. 6 case that could upend Trump charges

The Supreme Court will examine a Jan. 6 Capitol riot case that could impact federal charges against former President Donald Trump.
The case involves Joseph Fischer, a former Pennsylvania police officer who allegedly obstructed an official proceeding and called on rioters during the Capitol riot. [ more ]
MedCity News
5 months ago
Law

'Constitutional Collisions' Come Back to Haunt Dobbs Decision

The Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Center is causing federal and state constitutional clashes.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a Statement of Interest in support of protecting the right of women to travel out of state for abortions. [ more ]
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