GRC Report Staff

Zephyr Aviation, a contractor for the Department of Homeland Security, has agreed to pay $3.9 million to settle federal allegations that it charged the government for flight hours that never occurred. The agreement, announced Friday by the Department of Justice, resolves claims that the company and its owners, Frederick Credno Jr. and Frederick W. Credno III, violated the False Claims Act while performing transportation work for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

California’s sweeping new climate-reporting requirements are headed to the U.S. Supreme Court, as some of the country’s most influential business groups push for an emergency halt before the rules take effect.

Italy’s competition watchdog has ordered Wizz Air to pay a €500,000 fine after finding that the airline’s much-promoted “Wizz All You Can Fly” subscription was marketed without clearly spelling out the limits that came with it.

Patients Choice Laboratories, an Indianapolis-based diagnostic testing company, has agreed to pay $9.62 million to settle federal allegations that it billed Medicare for unnecessary respiratory tests and used kickbacks to generate referrals, according to a settlement announced by federal prosecutors on Thursday.

FINRA's recent Board meeting introduces significant rule amendments affecting broker-dealers and enhances advisory committee roles. Compliance professionals should prepare for updates to internal policies and procedures.

Municipal securities dealers and advisors are encouraged to participate in discussions on regulatory challenges and compliance strategies. Registration is now open for the outreach event aimed at enhancing regulatory understanding and practices.

FINRA's 2025 Industry Snapshot impacts registered firms and professionals by providing essential trading data. Compliance teams should review the report for insights into market activity and trends.