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Federal Regulatory Agencies

Here's a look at documents from federal regulatory agencies

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SEC: Court Enters Consent Final Judgment in Alleged Offering Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 5:23-cv-00372; N.D. W. Va. filed Dec. 21, 2023) involving Diana Mae Fernandez:

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On July 10, 2025, the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia entered final judgment against Defendant Diana Mae Fernandez.

The SEC's complaint, filed on December 21, 2023, alleged that, between 2018 and at least 2020, Fernandez orchestrated a scheme in which she raised approximately $364,000 from at least 20 investors through the fraudulent offer and sale of securities by ... Show Full Article

SEC Charges Ex-Texas Resident With Multimillion Dollar Fraud in Real Estate Investment Schemes
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 4:25-cv-00733; E.D. Tex. filed July 8, 2025) involving Joshua Thomas Jackson:

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On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged former Texas resident Joshua Thomas Jackson with defrauding investors through real estate investment schemes resulting in investor losses of approximately $2.4 million.

According to the SEC's complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Jackson fraudulently sold approximately $2.65 million in promissory ... Show Full Article

SEC Charges Ex-Animal Health Company Senior Director, Tippee With Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 7:25-cv-05697; S.D.N.Y., filed July 10, 2025):

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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Trijya Vakil and Neeraj Visen, No. 7:25-cv-05697 (S.D.N.Y., filed July 10, 2025)

On July 10, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed insider trading charges against two individuals, Trijya Vakil and Neeraj Visen, for allegedly trading in stock of Kindred Biosciences, Inc. based on material nonpublic information about the impending acquisition of Kindred by Vakil's employer.

According to ... Show Full Article

FEC Issues Digest for Week of July 7-11, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:

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Commission meetings and hearings

No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.

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Litigation

McDonald v. FEC (Case No. 25-153) On July 9, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order and Final Judgment granting the Commission's Motion to Dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and dismissing the case without prejudice.

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Outreach

On July 8, Chair Shana M. Broussard discussed campaign finance disclosure rules and the role ... Show Full Article

FCC Media Bureau Seeks Input on Homeowner Association Antenna Rules
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau is requesting public comment on a petition that challenges antenna restrictions imposed by the Orangetree of Lake County Homeowners Association in Winter Garden, Florida. The petition (CSR 9022-O) asks the Commission to determine if the association's rules, which prohibit rooftop over-the-air antennas on single-family homes, are preempted by the Commission's Over-The-Air Reception Devices (OTARD) Rule. This rule generally disallows governmental and non-governmental restrictions that hinder the installation, maintenance, ... Show Full Article

FCC Continues Deregulatory Efforts to Remove Unnecessary Rules
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:

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FCC Continues Deregulatory Efforts to Remove Unnecessary Rules

Commission's Regulatory Review Leads to Deletion of Rules Made Obsolete by Court Decisions

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July 11, 2025--The Federal Communications Commission today announced its latest effort to remove outdated and unnecessary rules and regulations as part of its "Delete, Delete, Delete" initiative. Specifically, today's action will remove from its regulations approximately 2,991 words and 41 rules or requirements concerning utility-style ... Show Full Article

FCC Completes Review of Wireless, Satellite, and Fiber Transactions
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:

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FCC Completes Review of Wireless, Satellite, and Fiber Transactions

The Three Combinations Approved This Week Will Strengthen Investment, Lower Costs, and Improve Service Quality

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July 11, 2025--Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the agency approved three separate transactions this week that involve wireless, satellite, and fiber-based services.

FCC Chairman Carr issued the following statement:

"As part of the FCC's Build America Agenda, the agency is working to unleash new ... Show Full Article