Tag #Regulatory Oversight

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Federal Court Condemns Surgeon for Prioritizing Profit Over Patient Safety

A Federal Court judgment found surgeon Munjed Al Muderis prioritized profit and fame over patient safety, prompting Medibank to request an investigation from Macquarie University Hospital despite Al Muderis maintaining affiliations there and elsewhere.

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Hundreds of Unregistered Veterinary Professionals Found in Netherlands

An investigation uncovered at least 100 unregistered veterinary assistants and four veterinarians in Dutch animal clinics, prompting shocked reactions from authorities and calls for stricter enforcement of registration requirements, including potential criminal prosecution for unregistered practitio...

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Lloyds Bank Accused of Failing Small Firms After 2008 Crisis

Lloyds Bank faces accusations of failing small firms after the 2008 financial crisis, with multiple business owners and whistleblowers alleging that its Business Support Unit (BSU) prioritized debt recovery over business survival, resulting in numerous business collapses and highlighting concerns ab...

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Child Dies in Hyperbaric Chamber Fire; Clinic Under Investigation

Five-year-old Thomas Cooper died in a hyperbaric chamber fire at The Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, on January 31; his mother suffered severe burns trying to save him, and the facility is now temporarily closed while under investigation for its past employment of a convicted felon.

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CFPB Shutdown: Consumer Protection at Risk

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is shut down this week by acting director Russ Vought following the firing of its director, Rohit Chopra, and secretive meetings; this action, following Elon Musk's social media post declaring the CFPB's demise, halts all agency activities, raising con...

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Express CEO Misused Nearly $1 Million in Perks During Bankruptcy

Express's former CEO, Tim Baxter, misused almost \$1 million in company perks, including personal jet use, while the company slid into bankruptcy; the SEC settled with Express without a penalty due to cooperation.

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Australian Medicinal Cannabis Company Under Scrutiny for High-Volume Prescribing

A doctor at Australia's largest medicinal cannabis company, Montu, issued 72,000 prescriptions to 10,000 patients in two years, prompting concerns about unsafe prescribing practices and leading to investigations by federal health authorities; Montu initially denied but later confirmed the figures.

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Dutch Staffing Agency Used 120 Unqualified Care Workers

A Dutch investigation found that Allround Care, a staffing agency, used at least 120 unqualified care workers in youth care and disability services over the past six months, prompting at least one institution, Gemiva, to terminate its contract with the agency.

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Istanbul Nightclub Fire: 29 Dead, Negligence Charges Filed

A fire at the Masquerade nightclub in Gayrettepe, Istanbul, on an unspecified date, killed 29 people and injured 8, with investigations revealing negligence in permitting and fire safety, leading to criminal charges and a slow-moving trial.

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Greek Energy Sector Faces 2,600 Consumer Complaints in 2024

In 2024, the Greek Consumer Advocate received over 2,600 energy sector complaints, primarily concerning inaccurate billing during supplier changes, misleading pre-contract information, and difficulties exercising withdrawal rights; 40% involved the Independent Power Transmission Operator (DEDDIE).

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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SEC Requires Leadership Approval Before Investigations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now requires its staff to obtain approval from politically appointed leaders before formally launching probes, a change made under President Trump's administration that may slow down investigations and reduce staff autonomy.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Musk Accuses SEC of Harassment as New Chair Signals Regulatory Shift

Elon Musk's lawyer released a letter accusing the SEC of years of harassment and politically motivated investigations; this follows a recent demand for monetary settlement and a reopened Neuralink probe; incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins's deregulation stance suggests a potentially more lenient regulat...

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