Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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Passavant Memorial Homes to Pay $326K – Back Wages

The Department of Labor recovered $326,000 in back wages and damages for 504 workers who were shortchanged overtime pay…

EEOC Sues Three Employers – Disability Discrimination

Federal Agency Alleges Bakery, Hotel, and Manufacturer Failed to Accommodate Employee Disabilities WASHINGTON, DC (STL.News) The U.S. Equal…

Asphalt Paving Systems to Pay $1.25M – EEOC Lawsuit

Asphalt Paving Systems to Pay $1.25 Million in EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit. Settles Federal Suit Alleging Asphalt Paving…

Pho St. Louis Opens at The Hill Food Co. – St. Louis, MO

Pho St. Louis opens for business at the ghost kitchen concept known as The Hill Food Co. ST.…

Joe Morales Pays $198K – Labor Violations

The US Department of Labor recovered $198K for 20 bartenders from Joe Morales, the owner of a Dallas…

Julius Jenge, CEO of Minerco, Inc. Arrested

Julius Jenge, CEO of Publicly Traded Company Minerco, Inc. Arrested in Securities Fraud Scheme. (STL.News) The chief executive…

J.A. Croson Pays $1.6 Million to Settle EEOC Lawsuit

J.A. Croson Pays $1.6 Million to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit Plumbing Contractor, J.A. Croson, Will…

DOL Recovered $61K from Restaurants in Lamesa – Lubbock

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $61K for 140 workers after investigations found that Lamesa and Lubbock restaurants…

Pho St. Louis to Open Soon at The Hill Food Co.

Pho St. Louis is a Vietnamese restaurant opening soon at The Hill Food Company at 2360 Hampton Avenue,…

La Tolteca Authentic Mexican Restaurant to Pay $1.3M

The U.S. Department of Labor obtained a judgment ordering the owner of a Pennsylvania restaurant, La Tolteca Authentic…

Friendship Diner – Bardhyl Shabani to Pay $390K – Back Wages

A court ordered Evansville diner Friendship Diner, LLC and its owner Bardhyl Shabain to pay $390K in back wages and damages…

Swahili Village Bar and Grill to Pay $124K – Back Wages

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $124K from Swahili Village Bar and Grill in back wages and damages…

GA Nutrition Spot Opens in O’Fallon, MO

GA Nutrition Spot opens at 225 Salt Lick Rd, O'Fallon, Missouri, serving Smoothies, healthy drinks, and snacks.

Sweetie Cup Thai Cafe Publishes Catering Menu

Sweetie Cup Thai Cafe in Valley Park, Missouri, has published its catering menu and is open for dine-in…

Wonton King in St. Louis Launched a Catering Menu

Wonton King releases its catering menu on August 20, 2024.