A former senior executive with Alstom S.A. (Alstom), a French power and transportation company, was sentenced in federal court in New Haven, Connecticut, to 15 months in prison today for his role in a multi-year, multimillion-dollar money laundering scheme designed to promote violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

The owner of a Detroit-area physical therapy clinic was sentenced to 11 years in prison today for his role in a drug diversion scheme.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Office of Chief Counsel
St. Louis, Missouri
Announcement #: 20-EXC-027-KRM
Application Deadline: May 11, 2020

The attorney prepares advisory opinions on a variety of questions presented by the Special Agent in Charge (Kansas City), the Director of Industry Operations (Kansas City), and the Associate Chief Counsel (Central Region). This requires the research and analysis of legal matters such as the seizure and forfeiture of property; offers in compromise; the issuance, suspension, and denial and revocation of licenses and permits; and violations of criminal provisions of Federal law relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives. These assignments usually involve complicated facts and require the review and analysis of inspection reports or investigations reports and other documents submitted with the request for a legal opinion.         

The attorney also handles cases involving possible litigation in connection with explosives and firearms matters. Reviews and analyzes investigation reports to determine whether or not the facts constitute violations of the law and regulations and to determine the procedure to be followed; and prepares a memorandum advising as to the action that should be taken on the case. If the case relates to permit or license matters that are adjudicated before  administrative law judges or hearing officers, the attorney represents the Bureau at the hearing. On cases that are tried by the Department of Justice, such as criminal violation cases, the attorney may, upon request of the U.S. Attorney, assist at the trial and settlement thereof.

The attorney provides advice and recommendations to Bureau officials on a wide range of complex legal problems, including constitutional laws issues, criminal law and procedure, administrative law and asset forfeiture. The attorney also provides assistance to the United States Attorneys in connection with civil and criminal cases involving ATF. He/she also assists field division personnel by responding to inquiries from members of the explosives and firearms industries and attends conference and seminars with industry groups.

MOBILITY PLAN:  New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement.  The purpose of ATF’s mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness.  To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Office of Compliance
Springfield, Virginia

Application Deadline: May 20, 2020

The incumbent will serve as the section chief over the External Audit and Liaison Section within the Office of Compliance.  This section leads and oversees DEA's engagement with the Department of Justice - Office of Inspector General (OIG), the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), and similar oversight entities that conduct audits and performance reviews of DEA programs.  The section is responsible for the collection and delivery of requested documents and subject matter experts who can provide the most accurate information to OIG, GAO, and others during an external audit, review, inspection, or analysis.  As a specific audit draws to a close, the incumbent will represent DEA's equities in reviewing the draft report to ensure fairness and accuracy of information published in a final report.  Once published, the section will work with internal stakeholders to implement auditor recommendations and resolve audit results.   

USAO Western District of Texas
San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Announcement #: 20-WDTX-A10
Application Deadline: May 15, 2020

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The District is currently accepting applications for Civil Chief. 

The Civil Division is responsible for representing the federal government and its agencies and employees in civil litigation in the District. Two primary areas of practice are tort cases, including medical malpractice and a variety of personal injury cases, and Title VII cases alleging discrimination in hiring and employment practices by agencies of the United States. Other areas of practice include civil rights, immigration, bankruptcy, debts owed the United States or its agencies, breach of contract, judicial review of administrative findings, and injunctive proceedings. AUSAs in the Civil Division are active at both the trial and appellate levels, taking depositions, preparing and answering interrogatories, negotiating for settlement, engaging in motions practice, trying cases, and writing and arguing appeals.

About the Position:  On a regular and recurring basis, this office fills the Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions that it has been allotted. These temporary, at will positions, make up the management team of the office, under the control, supervision and direction of the United States Attorney. AUSAs selected for these supervisory positions will be responsible for exercising dynamic leadership and efficiently and effectively managing the employees in their respective sections to accomplish the mission of the Department and the specific goals of this office, as set forth by the United States Attorney.

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Mid-Atlantic Region, Federal Correctional Complex
Butner, North Carolina

Application Deadline: May 13, 2021

This is a primary law enforcement position. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, the maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons correctional institution. The duties of this position may at times require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses. It has also been determined that the duties of this position require experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility. A prerequisite requirement of this position is the completion of "Institution Familiarization" and the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques." The training emphasizes self-defense, firearms, security, hostage situations and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires "hands-on" understanding of the operating problems encompassed in working within an institution. The incumbent may be called on to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment during training, emergency situations, times of staff shortages and under any other type of correctional operating crisis. Specific correctional responsibilities may include custody and supervision of inmates, responding to emergencies and institution disturbances, participating in fog and escape patrols, and assuming correctional officer posts when necessary. The incumbent may be required to shakedown inmates and conduct visual searches in their work or living area for contraband. The incumbent must be prepared to use physical control in situations where necessary, such as in fights among inmates, assaults on staff and riots or escape attempts.

Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)
Evaluation and Review Staff (EARS)
Washington, District of Columbia
Announcement #: 20-EARS-10812463-EX
Application Deadline: May 20, 2020

- Serve as Senior Attorney Advisor/Legal Program Manager and provide a wide variety of management and analytical support services with respect to the spectrum of the Legal Management Evaluation Program.
- Select and schedule evaluators to conduct on-site visits in USAOs, coordinating and taking follow-up action with evaluators on the conduct of the on-site visit and on the content and timely submission of their written reports, editing and coordinating needed changes to submitted reports.
-Function as a key member of the Evaluation and Review Staff (EARS), participating in discussions with key officials of EOUSA and the United States Attorneys about the planning, policies, and approaches to be used to promote overall effectiveness and efficiency of operations in the Offices of the United States Attorneys.
- Provide management-level analysis, evaluation, and advisory services regarding the spectrum of the Legal Management (Civil and Financial Litigation) Program, and make recommendations for the improvement, enhancement, and streamlining of the Program.
- Respond to matters of interest to the Director, EOUSA, or the United States Attorneys by defining the issue, problem or question, gathering information from relevant sources, and providing a response or recommendation that is timely, accurate, and fully consistent with current policy.
- Review and analyze requests for information and solicits views and policies of affected offices.

The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement with the Richmond County (GA) Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) that resolves allegations that the RCSO violated the employment rights of Private First Class (PFC) Auben Kendall under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

The Department of Justice announced today that it has transferred $311,797,876.11 to the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Nigeria) in accordance with a Feb. 3, 2020, trilateral agreement among the governments of the United States, Nigeria and the Bailiwick of Jersey (Jersey) to repatriate assets the United States forfeited that were traceable to the kleptocracy of former Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha and his co-conspirators.

The Department of Justice has reached a settlement of its civil forfeiture cases against assets acquired by Khadem al-Qubaisi using funds allegedly misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Malaysia’s investment development fund, and laundered through financial institutions in several jurisdictions, including the United States, Switzerland, Singapore and Luxembourg.

The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement with Randstad North America Inc. (Randstad), a global staffing agency with offices throughout the United States and a headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The settlement resolves the department’s claims that the staffing company’s South Plainfield, New Jersey location, violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by discriminating against lawful permanent residents when verifying their work authorization.

A Las Vegas resident was sentenced to 65 months in prison today for his role in a stolen identity tax fraud, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada.

A Brooklyn, New York, tax return preparer was sentenced to 15 months in prison today for preparing false returns for his clients and himself, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue for the Eastern District of New York.

A Miami, Florida, business owner was sentenced to 24 months in prison today for failing to pay over employment taxes, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan for the Southern District of Florida.

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against two advisers that self-reported as part of the Division of Enforcement’s Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative, and a third adviser that self-reported within months…

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Louis Gracia and Vanessa Horton have been named Associate Directors of the Investment Adviser/Investment Company (IA/IC) examination program in the agency's Chicago Regional Office. Together, Mr…

The Securities and Exchange Commission's Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on May 4, 2020, by remote means.  The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. ET, is open to the public via live webcast, and will be archived…

The Securities and Exchange Commission today released the agenda for the Friday, May 8 meeting of its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, which will be hosted via video conference. The Committee will discuss the Commission’s recent…

The Securities and Exchange Commission's Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on May 21, 2020 by remote means.  The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. ET, is open to the public via live webcast, and will be archived on…

Businessman Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Stealing Employer’s Trade Secrets While Planning New Job in China

Rosemary Wolf pleaded guilty on June 12, 2019, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant on Jan. 2, 2020.

The head of a Houston-based company that was the subsidiary of a Chinese company that developed stolen trade secrets was sentenced to 16 months in prison and ordered to forfeit more than $330,000 by U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper of the District of Columbia.

A North Carolina man who took part in a conspiracy to steal design information from aircraft companies to speed up approval of competing airplane technology has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison.

South Korea-based company Jier Shin Korea Co. Ltd., and its president, Sang Joo Lee, have agreed to pay $2 million to the United States for civil antitrust and False Claims Act violations for their involvement in a bid-rigging conspiracy that targeted contracts to supply fuel to U.S. military bases in South Korea, the Department of Justice announced today.

The Department of Justice announced today that it will not challenge a proposal by the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) to operate an online platform for advertisers to solicit bids from companies that provide production services for commercial advertisements. The Department’s position was stated in a business review letter from Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim for the Antitrust Division to counsel for the AICP.

The Department of Justice announced today that it will not challenge collaborative efforts of AmerisourceBergen Corporation (AmerisourceBergen) to identify global supply opportunities, ensure product quality, and facilitate product distribution of medications and other healthcare supplies to treat COVID-19 patients.

The retired Hopkins neurosurgeon, now the secretary of Housing and Urban Development, is in the city to talk about lead poisoning and ways to combat blight.

Derek take a closer look at a 70's classic.