Legal & Regulatory
California Lawmakers Reject Newsom's $400M PG&E Budget Bid Amid Ongoing Political Standoff
California lawmakers rejected Governor Newsom's request to allocate an additional $400 million for PG&E in the state budget, continuing a political standoff.
Visa-Mastercard $30 Billion Swipe Fee Deal Setback as Judge Hints at Rejection
A federal judge in Brooklyn indicated that she will likely reject the $30 billion settlement between Visa, Mastercard, and retailers aimed at capping credit card swipe fees.
FDA Took Over a Year to Act on Whistleblower Tip About Abbott Nutrition, New Audit Finds
An audit revealed that the FDA took over 15 months to act on a whistleblower complaint about conditions at an Abbott Nutrition factory.
US Returns Additional $156 Million to Malaysia From Stolen 1MDB State Fund
The United States (US) has returned $156 million to Malaysia, which was recovered from assets seized in investigations into a global corruption scheme involving the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) state fund.