legal settlement
Coverage of legal settlement in the Nexus archive.
- Senate delays vote on Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination over 'anti-weaponization' fund
The Senate delayed a vote on Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination due to concerns over a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. Lawmakers sought written assurances that the fund, created to compensate those allegedly wronged by the government, would not be revived, particularly for individuals linked to former President Donald Trump or the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn set a deadline for Blanche to confirm the fund's cancellation in writing, threatening to oppose the nomination if assurances were not provided.
- Keystone Pipeline system's operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spill
The Keystone Pipeline system's operator has agreed to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty to the U.S. government for a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022. The settlement also requires an additional $40 million investment to prevent future accidents.
- Wastewater In Lava Fields: Delayed Fix Costs Big Island $1K Daily
Hawaiʻi County agreed to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant in March but the project is four months overdue, leading to a potential hefty fine. The delay costs the Big Island $1,000 daily.
- Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time
The Trump administration has re-separated dozens of children from their parents, eight years after an official halt to such practices, according to an investigation that found the separations occurred despite a legal settlement aimed at keeping families together.
- FTX’s former law firm, auditor agree to pay $66 million to settle customer claims over fraud
Fenwick & West, FTX's former law firm, and an auditor have agreed to pay $66 million to settle customer claims related to fraud. The law firm denied wrongdoing and remains involved in a separate $525 million lawsuit in Washington.
- Celsius Founder Mashinsky Settles FTC Case With $10M Payment
Celsius founder John Mashinsky settled a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) case by paying $10 million. The settlement resolves allegations related to the company's operations and marketing practices.
- Maker of OxyContin set to dissolve after judge approves criminal sentence
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to dissolve after a judge approved a criminal sentence as part of a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits.
- Roblox agrees to a $12 million settlement with Nevada
Roblox has agreed to a $12 million settlement with Nevada following a legal dispute. The agreement resolves allegations related to the company's data practices affecting minors.