Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:20:11 +0100 By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Wesley Snipes won't be leaving home with his American Express card anytime soon -- primarily because he's currently sitting in the slammer -- and that's probably a good thing. "Blade" star Snipes was slapped with a lawsuit in Orange County, Fla., Circuit Court on Friday by American Express, which claims that the actor racked up a $29,343 bill with them when he was still walking free. The complaint is seeking that amount, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. ... (Source: Reuters)
The US central bank slapped Wells Fargo with an $85 million ...
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:03 +0200 (AFP/Getty Images/File) - The US central bank slapped Wells Fargo with an $85 million fine on Wednesday for allegedly "deceptive" practices in selling subprime mortgages before the financial crisis.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Justin Sullivan)
The US government slapped sanctions on four people and eight ...
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:30:03 +0200 (AFP/File) - The US government slapped sanctions on four people and eight organizations accused of aiding North Korea's government through illicit trade, the Treasury Department said.(AFP/File/Peter Parks)
The United States has slapped trade sanctions on a billion dollars ...
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:00:08 +0200 (AFP/File) - The United States has slapped trade sanctions on a billion dollars worth of Chinese pipes, according to the Commerce Department, just days before Chinese President Hu Jintao visits Washington.(AFP/File/Noah Seelam)
The UN wildlife trade body slapped down a trio of proposals ...
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:50:20 +0100 (AFP/File) - The UN wildlife trade body slapped down a trio of proposals Tuesday to oversee cross-border commerce for sharks threatened with extinction through overfishing, sparking anger from conservationists.(AFP/File/Mustafa Ozer)