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.
Editor in Chief
Follow:
4381 Articles

Capt’n Hook’s Crane Service Cited by OSHA

OSHA cited Capt'n Hook's Crane Service for three serious violations for using an uncertified crane operator and operating…

SEC Amendments to Enhance Private Fund Reporting

SEC Adopts Amendments to Enhance Private Fund Reporting Expanding its Oversight. Washington D.C. (STL.News) Private Fund Reporting -…

TradeStation Crypto Charged by the SEC

SEC Charges TradeStation Crypto for Unregistered Offer and Sale of Crypto Asset Lending Product. Florida-based company, TradeStation Crypto,…

ERO Arrests 26 Noncitizens with Pending Charges

ERO San Francisco arrests 26 noncitizens with pending charges or convictions for murder, homicide, and assault against children…

American Business Water Coalition – Negative Report

ABWC Report: 10 Extreme Water Disasters in 10 Days Strain Economies Across the Nation and Expose Critical Federal…

Mirtza Ocana Arrested – Smuggling $100K in Cash

Tampa woman Mirtza Ocana, charged with smuggling over $100K into the U.S... from Cuba. TAMPA, FL (STL.News) A…

Christian Noel Medina Torres Pleads Guilty

Christian Noel Medina Torres Pleads Guilty for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine. ORLANDO, FL (STL.News) A…

EEOC Files Lawsuit Against Shane’s Rib Shack Franchisee

Popular Restaurant Franchisee, Shane's Rib Shack, Subjected Teenage Employee to Sexually Hostile Work Environment Then Fired Her for…

Memphis, TN – 3 Gang Members Charged for Murder

Three Gang Members Charged in Connection with Murder - Edward Earl Allen Jr., Vincent Grant, and Deandre Rodgers…

L & L Hawaiian Barbecue to Pay $134K in Tips – Overtime

The Department of Labor Recovered $134K in Tips, Overtime Wages, and Damages After Investigators Found that the owner…

Portland, OR – Pizzicato to Pay Over $540K in Back Wages

Pizzicato Inc. of Portland, Oregon, shall pay over $540K in back wages and damages to employees. WASHINGTON, DC…

J&M Industries Settles Lawsuit for $105K

J&M Industries to Pay $105,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit Manufacturing and Distribution Company, J&M Industries, Inc.…

Shanita Gray Accused of Fraud in St. Charles, MO

Georgia Woman, Shanita Gray Accused of Defrauding St. Charles County Widower. S.T. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) A woman accused…

Seeking Public Comment to Reduce Regulatory Burden

Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Seek Comment on Interagency Effort to Reduce Regulatory Burden. WASHINGTON DC (STL.News): The federal…

CFTC Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule

CFTC Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule on Protection of Clearing Member Funds. Washington, D.C. (STL.News) The…