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'Bridgegate' trial begins in New Jersey three years after scandal
Two former associates of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will go on trial on Monday for their alleged roles in the "Bridgegate" scandal that helped derail his presidential hopes. Full Article
New York seeks $872 million from UPS in cigarette shipments trial
New York state and city authorities took United Parcel Service Inc to trial on Monday, urging a federal judge to make the company pay more than $872 million for making illegal deliveries of more than 683,000 cartons of untaxed cigarettes. Full Article
NASCAR accused of racial discrimination in lawsuit
NASCAR was hit with a $500 million lawsuit accusing the auto racing body of racial discrimination for preventing black-owned teams and drivers from competing, including in the Sprint Cup Series. Full Article
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U.S. may seek power to pre-approve self-driving car technology
WASHINGTON The Obama administration said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the road and said U.S. states should not set separate rules.
Bitcoin is money, U.S. judge says in case tied to JPMorgan hack
NEW YORK Bitcoin qualifies as money, a federal judge ruled on Monday, in a decision linked to a criminal case over hacking attacks against JPMorgan Chase & Co and other companies.
Christie said to know of lane closures as 'Bridgegate' trial starts
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie knew that two close associates were involved in shutting down lanes leading to the George Washington Bridge as a way to punish a mayor who would not support his re-election, federal prosecutors said on Monday.
Wal-Mart completes the acquisition of Jet.com
CHICAGO Wal-Mart Stores Inc on Monday said it has completed the acquisition of internet retailer Jet.com after agreeing to pay about $3 billion for the e-commerce startup last month.
Ernst & Young settles charges ex-auditors got 'too close' to clients
Accounting firm Ernst & Young will pay $9.3 million to settle charges that two of its former auditors got "too close to clients on a personal level" and broke rules aimed at ensuring reviews were impartial, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday.
Tesla says lawsuits may delay SolarCity deal
Tesla Motors Inc said on Monday its proposed acquisition of SolarCity Corp could be delayed because of shareholder lawsuits alleging board members breached their fiduciary duty, the latest hurdle to a $2.6 billion deal.
John McAfee's MGT receives SEC subpoena, shares slump
Shares in a firm led by anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee fell 24 percent on Monday after it disclosed that it had received a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
New York seeks $872 mln from UPS in cigarette shipments trial
NEW YORK New York state and city authorities took United Parcel Service Inc to trial on Monday, urging a federal judge to make the company pay more than $872 million for making illegal deliveries of more than 683,000 cartons of untaxed cigarettes.
Plea talks under way in FIFA bribery case as U.S. trial date set
NEW YORK Several defendants charged in a wide-ranging corruption case involving soccer's global governing body FIFA are in talks with U.S. officials about possibly pleading guilty, a U.S. prosecutor said on Monday.
Auto racing's NASCAR accused of racial discrimination in lawsuit
NEW YORK NASCAR was hit with a $500 million lawsuit accusing the auto racing body of racial discrimination for preventing black-owned teams and drivers from competing, including in the Sprint Cup Series.
Fox sues Netflix for 'brazen' poaching campaign targeting executives
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc has accused Netflix Inc of engaging in a "brazen campaign" to target, recruit and poach its top executives. Read more
Backpage can’t claim privilege on documents subpoenaed by Senate – judge
A federal judge in Washington ruled Friday that the online classified ad site, under scrutiny for how it polices sex trafficking, waived the right to claim attorney-client and work product privileges.
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