Stories Tagged as
Department of Justice
Why banks' billion-dollar settlements add up to less
Apr 12, 2016
The penalty portion is pretty straightforward. Then it gets squishy.
NAND mirroring could be key to unlocking terrorist's phone
by
Molly Wood
Mar 23, 2016
'Groundhog Day' helps explain the new method the government may be using to hack into the device.
How Ferguson police will change the way they work
by
Donna Tam
and Sarah Menendez
Mar 16, 2016
The reforms mandated by a federal settlement aim to change how the FPD interacts with the public, but could cost the city an estimated $7 million.
Justice Department changes tack on white-collar crime
by
Amy Scott
Sep 10, 2015
New guidelines for prosecutors follow criticism after the financial crisis.
Sysco-US Foods merger stopped over anti-trust concern
Jun 24, 2015
A federal judge has halted a proposed merger between Sysco and US Foods.
Cleveland looks to firms to help fund police reform
May 27, 2015
The city's deal with the DOJ includes costly trainings and computer equipment.
For public good, not for profit.
Loretta Lynch's track record
Nov 17, 2014
The nominee for U.S. attorney general is independent and "willing to follow an investigation wherever it leads, regardless of the politics," says New York's attorney general.
Double Charged: Does paying back victims cost kids their futures?
Sep 19, 2014
Why some argue that too-high restitution fees hurt both victims and defenders.
What's in a settlement?
Jul 9, 2014
Citigroup is rumored to be close to a $7 billion settlement with the Justice Department. How does the DOJ set its fines?