Department of Justice

The United States Department of Justice, also known as the Justice Department, is a federal executive department of the United States government, responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States, equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries.

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DOJ Seeks To Block Antitrust Mergers, But It is Easier Said Than Done 

DOJ Seeks To Block Antitrust Mergers, But It is Easier Said Than Done 
DOJ Seeks To Block Antitrust Mergers, But It is Easier Said Than Done 
January 25, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Jonathan Kanter warned that the department will seek to block deals that are “likely to lessen competition” rather than pursuing...

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DOJ Antitrust Head Takes Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Deals
DOJ Antitrust Head Takes Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Deals
January 25, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The new antitrust head for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is aiming to stop mergers that thwart competition and is planning to enforce remedies...

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US Retailers May Face an Uphill Road To Challenge Visa, Mastercard Swipe Fees 
US Retailers May Face an Uphill Road To Challenge Visa, Mastercard Swipe Fees 
January 20, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

U.S. retailers, via the Merchants Payment Coalitions, have sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday...

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FTC, DOJ Launch Consultation To Tighten Grip on Big Tech M&A 
FTC, DOJ Launch Consultation To Tighten Grip on Big Tech M&A 
January 19, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division launched a joint public inquiry to review merger rules to strengthen enforcement...

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DOJ Going After Corporate Misconduct with New Advisory Group
DOJ Going After Corporate Misconduct with New Advisory Group
November 10, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

Corporate misconduct and white-collar crime are on the radar of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), with new Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco introducing...

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Visa Under DOJ Scrutiny for Payments to PayPal, Square and Stripe
Visa Under DOJ Scrutiny for Payments to PayPal, Square and Stripe
October 27, 2021  |  VISA

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into Visa’s relationships with large FinTechs, citing antitrust concerns, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full...

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First Pandemic Loan Scammer Sent To Federal Prison After Faking Suicide
First Pandemic Loan Scammer Sent To Federal Prison After Faking Suicide
October 08, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

A Massachusetts man was remanded to federal prison after being charged with fraudulently obtaining Pandemic Paycheck Protection (PPP) loans in the amount of $543,000 and...

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DOJ Introduces National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
DOJ Introduces National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
October 07, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency crimes are under the microscope as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) steps up enforcement efforts with the formation of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement...

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