David Lazarus

El Segundo, Los Angeles

Reporter at KTLA-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

Emmy-winning money guy for KTLA Channel 5. Former LA Times. I get my kicks above the waistline, sunshine. (Find me at @Davidlaz.bsky.social)

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Gen Z knows something about bar hopping that older adults don’t

3 weeks ago | ktla.com | Marc Sternfield |David Lazarus

Forget open tabs; Gen Z is rewriting the rules of bar hopping. Instead of racking up a running bill, young adults are increasingly choosing to pay as they go, one drink at a time, the New York Times reports – and this isn’t just about saving a few bucks on a night out. Why the shift? For starters, consider the digital world they’ve grown up in. Online transactions are often one-off deals: you pay, you receive.
Federal Fraud: No Harm, No Foul? Supreme Court Says “Not So” | JD Supra

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Gilleun Kang |David Lazarus |Anthony D. Mirenda

On May 22, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision broadening applicability of the federal wire fraud statute. In Kousisis v. United States, the Court held that a defendant may be convicted of wire fraud for inducing a victim to enter a transaction under materially false pretenses, even if the defendant did not seek to cause the victim economic loss.
Federal Fraud: No Harm, No Foul? Supreme Court Says "Not So"

3 weeks ago | mondaq.com | David Lazarus |Gilleun Kang

On May 22, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decisionbroadening applicability of the federal wire fraud statute. InKousisis v. United States, the Court held that a defendantmay be convicted of wire fraud for inducing a victim to enter atransaction under materially false pretenses, even if the defendantdid not seek to cause the victim economic loss.
KTLA+ expands consumer coverage with new streaming show featuring David Lazarus

4 weeks ago | ktla.com | Marc Sternfield |David Lazarus

Californians have a powerful new tool in their fight for fair deals and informed buying decisions.
DOJ Formalizes Plan To Use False Claims Act To Enforce "Civil Rights Fraud"

1 month ago | mondaq.com | Madeleine Rodriguez |Emily Nash |David Lazarus

Key Takeaways:The U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") announced thecreation of a new initiative focused on using the False Claims Act("FCA") to pursue "Civil Rights Fraud."DOJ warned FCA claims could arise when a federal fundsrecipient certifies compliance with civil rights laws while inknowing violation of those laws. The memo announcing this initiative emphasizes antisemitism anddiversity, equity, and inclusion activities as focus areas forenforcement.
DOJ Formalizes Plan to Use False Claims Act to Enforce “Civil Rights Fraud” | JD Supra

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | David Lazarus |Anthony D. Mirenda |Emily Nash

Key Takeaways: The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the creation of a new initiative focused on using the False Claims Act (“FCA”) to pursue “Civil Rights Fraud.” DOJ warned FCA claims could arise when a federal funds recipient certifies compliance with civil rights laws while in knowing violation of those laws. The memo announcing this initiative emphasizes antisemitism and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) activities as focus areas for enforcement.
Are you willing to pay more for ‘Made in the USA?’

1 month ago | ktla.com | Marc Sternfield |David Lazarus

A recent survey asked Americans if they would be willing to pay more for a product that’s made in the United States. Three-quarters of respondents said they would. However, economists say that when it comes time to actually make a purchase, price is the primary factor. KTLA’s David Lazarus reports.
Toymaker Mattel plans to raise prices due to tariffs

1 month ago | ktla.com | Marc Sternfield |David Lazarus

El Segundo, California-based Mattel has announced it will raise toy prices in the U.S. due to increased tariffs on imports from China. The tariffs, imposed by the Trump administration, aim to bring manufacturing back to the United States by taxing goods from other countries. However, Mattel’s CEO, Ynon Kreiz, told CNBC that this strategy is impractical for his business. “We need to remember that a significant part of toy creation happens in America,” Kreiz said.
Federal District Court Upholds HHS Advisory Opinion Blocking Fertility Assistance Program | JD Supra

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | David Lazarus |Anthony D. Mirenda |Marissa Mugan

A recent decision from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia continues to give significant deference to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) interpretation of the Anti-Kickback and Beneficiary Inducement Statutes, particularly where it involves the evaluation of scientific data within the technical expertise of the HHS and where the HHS’s assessment is predictive – in this case whether providing a financial benefit to patients would improve access to...
Konsep kekudusan hidup, pembenaran dan pengudusan dalam tradisi gereja Lutheran

1 month ago | kompasiana.com | David Lazarus

Saya baru-baru ini menghadiri acara Paskah Oikumene yang diselenggarakan oleh Persekutuan Masyarakat Kristen di Adelaide, Australia Selatan. Dalam acara ramah tamah, maka saya berbincang-bincang ringan dengan beberapa teman terkait masalah kekudusan hidup atau sanctified life. Terkait dengan perbincangan tersebut, maka saya mencoba membuat suatu pembahasan tentang kekudusan hidup yang dikaitkan dengan doktrin pembenaran (justification) dan pengudusan (sanctification).