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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Florida Governor – $400M of State Debt Payoff

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Early Payoff of $400 Million of State Debt. Early payoff saves taxpayers nearly…

SEC Charges – Eliyahu Weinstein – 5 Others – $38M Scheme

SEC Charges Twice-Convicted Fraudster Eliyahu Weinstein and Five Others with $38 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme to Defraud Investors Washington,…

Los Incas – Peruvian Restaurant Opens in O’Fallon

Los Incas is a Peruvian restaurant that opened in O'Fallon on May 27, 2023, with excellent online reviews.…

Paris Baguette Franchisee to Pay $43K in Back Wages

U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $43,000 in Back Wages and Damages from Paris Baguette Franchisee in Santa Clara…

Concurrent Group LLC Failed to Follow Safety Requirements

US Department of Labor Finds Pennsylvania Contractor Concurrent Group LLC Failed to Follow Safety Requirements After Investigation of…

MO Governor – Appoints Michael Leara – State Supervisor

Missouri Governor Appoints Michael Leara as State Supervisor of the Missouri Department of Public Safety JEFFERSON CITY, MO…

Donald Stanley LaVigne Sentenced to 36 Months

Defendant Donald Stanley LaVigne Did Not Report Insurance Commissions on Tax Returns and Made False Statements to Bankruptcy…

Georgia – Missing Child for Two Years Rescued

Kidnapped Child Missing for Two Years Located in Mexico, Brought Back to Georgia Atlanta, GA (STL.News) The U.S.…

U.S. Marshals Arrest Floydell Smith – Ohio

U.S. Marshals Arrest Georgia Murder Suspect Floydell Smith in Dayton, Ohio Dayton, OH (STL.News) The U.S. Marshals’ Southern…

Lion Elastomers – EEOC Settlement – Discrimination Lawsuit

Lion Elastomers Pays $175,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit. Settles Federal Charges Company Subjected Job Applicants to…

1st Adult & Pediatrics Healthcare to Pay $1.6M in Back Wages

Court Requires Virginia Home Care Provider, 1st Adult & Pediatrics Healthcare Services and Owners, Carolyn Bryant-Taylor and Kafomdi…

City of St. Charles, MO and It’s Tourism Tax

The City of St. Charles, Missouri, Charges Tourism Tax on Sales Tax and Non-Taxable Items ST. CHARLES, MO…

DST Systems – Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb to Pay $124.6M

Retirement Plan Fiduciaries to Pay More Than $124.6 Million to Settle Lawsuits Brought by Department of Labor and…

Wanted by U.S. Marshals Service Aaron Durnell Williams

U.S. Marshals Working With El Paso PD to Locate Murder Suspect Aaron Durnell Williams With Ties to Gang,…

Hilltop Murder Suspect La’Chovin Wilson Arrested

U.S. Marshals and the Columbus Division of Police SWAT Locate and Arrest Hilltop Murder Suspect La’Chovin Wilson Columbus,…