Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. (Columbia, Maryland, USA) has been under active scrutiny by at least three (3) different federal and/or state agencies for possible wrongdoing. We are attempting to learn more about the nature of these disquieting investigations. We will provide updates as soon as the information becomes available through the Freedom of Information Act. Meanwhile, we would gladly entertain any factual contributions including any stories or incidents that warrant further investigation.