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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Johnathan Alexander Wade – Arrested – Sexual Exploitation

Summerville, SC Man, Johnathan Alexander Wade, Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges COLUMBIA, S.C. (STL.News) - South…

Ashley Latimer Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Medical Assistant, Ashley Latimer Pleads Guilty, Will Serve State Prison Term for Stealing Patient Information to Open Credit…

New York AG Ends Harmful Labor Practices – Title Insurance

New York Attorney General James Ends Harmful Labor Practices at Major Independent Title Insurance Agency Kensington Vanguard to…

Florida AG Call Meta CEO Zuckerberg to Testify

Florida Attorney General Moody Calls Meta CEO Zuckerberg to Florida to Testify About the Use of Meta Platforms…

Lags Medical Clinics – Dr. Francis Lagattuta – Settlement

Dr. Francis Lagattuta owns one of California's largest chains of pain management clinics with multiple facilities in the…

Pamela O’Guinn Sentenced – Nurse Imposter – Arizona

Arizona Attorney General's Office Announces Sentencing of Nurse Imposter Pamela O'Guinn - 5 Years of Prison PHOENIX, AZ…

DOL – BCP Ingredients – Missouri – 24 Safety Violations

The U.S. Department of Labor Proposes $393K in Fines After a Follow-Up Inspection Finds Vernona, Missouri Chemical Plant,…

DOL Recovers $119K in Back Wages from Sunshine Agency Inc.

The U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $119K in Back Wages for 72 Workers After North Carolina Home Care…

SEC Charges RSE Markets – Unregistered Securities Exchange

SEC Charges RSE Markets Inc. for Operating an Unregistered Securities Exchange. Washington, DC (STL.News) The Securities and Exchange…

SEC Pays $9 Million Whistleblower Fee

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a Whistleblower Fee of $9,000,000 Washington, DC (STLNews) The Securities and Exchange…

Merrill Lynch to Pay Fined $12 Million – Compliance Failure

SEC Charges Merrill Lynch and Parent Company for Failing to File Suspicious Activity Reports (Compliance Failure) - Fined…

Former Prison Transport Officer – Rogeric Hankins – Sentenced

Former Private Prison Transport Officer, Rogeric Hankins, Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison (STL.News) A former private prisoner…

Bicallis LLC and Bryan Hill in Contempt of Court – Maryland

Court Holds Baltimore, Maryland Company, Bicallis LLC, and owner Bryan Hill in Contempt for Failing to Comply with…

Crepevine to Pay $469K in Back Wages to 114 Employees

US Department of Labor Recovers $469,000 in Back Wages and Damages from California Restaurant Operator Suleiman Fakhouri &…

STL.News – Technical Difficulties July 4th

STL.News - Regrettably, Technical Difficulties July 4th Removed a Significant of Content (STL.News) STL.News experienced technical difficulties on…