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Aon and Willis Towers Watson Cancel $30B Merger

Aon and Willis Towers Watson Cancel $30B Merger

The insurance brokers have scrapped their merger following a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice agreement to block the transaction.

By Lauren Muskett | July 26, 2021

Clover Health Shares Rally After Short-Seller’s Report

Clover Health Shares Rally After Short-Seller’s Report

Hindenburg Research faulted the insurer for not disclosing it was under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.

By Matthew Heller | February 8, 2021

DOJ Considers Blocking Visa’s Acquisition of Fintech Firm Plaid: Report

Risk & Compliance

DOJ Considers Blocking Visa’s Acquisition of Fintech Firm Plaid: Report

The proposed transaction is being reviewed over antitrust concerns.

By Lauren Muskett | October 28, 2020

Goldman Sachs to Claw Back Exec Bonuses and Cut Compensation

Risk & Compliance

Goldman Sachs to Claw Back Exec Bonuses and Cut Compensation

Goldman Sachs also agreed to pay more than $2.9 billion as part of a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

By Lauren Muskett | October 23, 2020

Feds Investigate Under Armour’s Accounting Practices

Corporate Finance

Feds Investigate Under Armour’s Accounting Practices

The investigation involves whether the company shifted sales from quarter to quarter to make results appear stronger.

By Lauren Muskett | November 4, 2019

Reckitt Benckiser to Pay $1.4B in U.S. Opioid Treatment Settlement

Risk & Compliance

Reckitt Benckiser to Pay $1.4B in U.S. Opioid Treatment Settlement

The company made a deal to resolve federal investigations into the sales and marketing of an opioid addiction treatment by its former business Indivior.

By Lauren Muskett | July 11, 2019