Wednesday - September 9, 2026

Federal Regulatory Agencies

Here's a look at documents from federal regulatory agencies

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SEC Files Settled Action as to President of Purported Hedge Fund in Alleged Multimillion Dollar Ponzi Scheme Targeting Spanish-Speaking and Filipino Investors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:

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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Francisco Javier Sarabia, No. 26-civ-02542 (C.D. Cal. filed Sept. 8, 2026)

On September 8, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled charges against Tustin, California resident Francisco Javier Sarabia, the President and Co-founder of Bonanza Global Solutions Limited Liability Company, alleging that Sarabia raised more than $5 million dollars from more than 350 investors through fraudulent representations about Bonanza Global's investment ... Show Full Article
NRC to Hold Public Webinar on New Reactor Licensing Pathways
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:

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NRC to Hold Public Webinar on New Reactor Licensing Pathways

ROCKVILLE, Md. - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold the first in a series of workshops to support new and advanced reactor designers, developers, and stakeholders in navigating the NRC's licensing process.

What: License to Launch Workshop #1: Understanding NRC Licensing Frameworks

When: September 30, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: virtually via Microsoft Teams

Note: More details can be found on the NRC's public meeting ... Show Full Article
FCC Unlocking More Spectrum
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:

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FCC Unlocking More Spectrum

Two Items on September Open Meeting Expand Connectivity and Economic Growth

WASHINGTON--Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the FCC will vote later this month on two items that would open up massive troves of additional spectrum for the next-generation connectivity. First, in a satellite spectrum abundance order, the Commission will vote on unlocking more than 1,000 MHz of spectrum in the 12 GHz and 42 GHz bands for a range of connectivity ... Show Full Article
FCC Permitting Reforms to Cut Billions of Dollars' Worth of Red Tape
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:

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FCC Permitting Reforms to Cut Billions of Dollars' Worth of Red Tape

By Updating FCC's Approach to NEPA Environmental Regulations, Agency's Reforms Will Accelerate High-Speed Infrastructure Builds

WASHINGTON--Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the Commission will vote this month on a series of permitting reforms that will modernize the agency's approach to NEPA environmental regulations. Specifically, the reforms will cut billions of dollars' worth of red tape ... Show Full Article
FTC Takes Action Against Payment Processor Humboldt Merchant Services for Knowingly Facilitating Payment Processing for Sham Merchants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:

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FTC Takes Action Against Payment Processor Humboldt Merchant Services for Knowingly Facilitating Payment Processing for Sham Merchants

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Payment processing company Humboldt Merchant Services will pay $12 million and be permanently banned from processing payments for merchants with a heightened risk of potential fraud to settle allegations that Humboldt processed payments for merchants that defrauded consumers.

According to the FTC's complaint, Humboldt processed payments for more than 1,000 merchants ... Show Full Article
EEOC's Resolution of 13 Race and Age Discrimination Charges Against the St. Louis Sheriff's Office Reinforces Federal Agency's Commitment to Protecting All Workers Equally
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:

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EEOC's Resolution of 13 Race and Age Discrimination Charges Against the St. Louis Sheriff's Office Reinforces Federal Agency's Commitment to Protecting All Workers Equally

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ST. LOUIS -The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced an agreement with the St. Louis Sheriff's Office to resolve 13 charges of discrimination alleging race and age discrimination. The St. Louis Sheriff's Office is responsible for the security of the courtrooms of the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court ... Show Full Article
EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against the City and County of San Francisco
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:

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EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against the City and County of San Francisco

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Federal agency seeks court order compelling municipality to produce information related to a charge of DEI-related discrimination

SAN FRANCISCO -The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the filing of a federal court action to enforce an administrative subpoena issued against the City and County of San Francisco.

The EEOC issued the subpoena as part of its investigation ... Show Full Article