Misconduct

Walgreens Agrees to $300 Million Settlement Over DOJ Allegations of Prescription Misconduct

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CHICAGO — In a substantial legal development, Walgreens has agreed to pay $300 million plus 4 percent interest to settle allegations by the Department of Justice regarding questionable dispensing procedures and fraudulent practices. This settlement, disclosed on April 21 by the DOJ and filed at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, does not hold Walgreens directly liable for the opioid crisis, but accuses the pharmacy giant of causing “severe and concrete harm.” Under the terms of the settlement, should Walgreens be acquired or absorbed by another entity before the end … Read more

Ex-Rochester Officer Seeks New Trial Over Claims of Jury Misconduct in Sexual Misconduct Case

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ROCHESTER, Minn. – A local case involving former Rochester police officer Timothy Morgenstern, recently convicted of criminal sexual conduct, has taken a new turn as he seeks a Schwartz hearing to probe potential jury misconduct. Morgenstern, who also served as a high school speech coach, was found guilty on January 15 and subsequently requested both an acquittal and a new trial. In court filings from March, Morgenstern’s legal team reiterated these demands, adding a request for a Schwartz hearing. This type of hearing could allow for an investigation into the jury’s processes during deliberation, specifically … Read more

Indiana Lawyer Suspended After Witnessing Forged Will, Self-Reports Misconduct

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South Bend, Indiana — An Indiana attorney has been suspended from practicing law following a ruling by the Indiana Supreme Court that he knowingly participated in the witnessing and submission of a forged will. The disciplinary action underscores the stringent standards the legal profession holds regarding ethical conduct and the severe implications of breaches within judicial processes. J. David Keckley, a lawyer based in South Bend, encountered severe repercussions after he signed a will as a witness, despite being aware that it had not been correctly executed. This will, as adjudicated, had wrongfully appointed his … Read more

Investors Alert: Class Action Lawsuit Against SoundHound AI Targets Alleged Financial Misconduct; Deadline Approaching

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Radnor, Pa. – A class action lawsuit was initiated against SoundHound AI, Inc., a notable Nasdaq-listed company, alleging false and misleading financial information to its investors. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, the law firm handling the lawsuit, asserts that the accusations pertain to the period between May 10, 2024, and March 3, 2025. During this timeframe, it’s claimed that SoundHound mismanaged its internal controls regarding financial reporting and overstated its remediation capabilities. This has reportedly led to an inflated valuation of goodwill for its recent acquisition and may have jeopardized its ability to timely … Read more