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Fundraiser says Colorado is punishing it for settlement with FTC
DENVER – The Secretary of State of Colorado and Infocision Management Corp. are squaring off over the private company’s right to conduct fundraising activities for charities in the state.
L'Oreal is accused of marketing makeup in lousy containers
SAN FRANCISCO – Two California women filed a class-action lawsuit against L’Oreal USA, claiming the company engaged in deceptive practices when it marketed and sold certain cosmetics.
Curves franchisees file suit over collapse of company
WACO, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A group of former franchisees of the fitness chain Curves has filed a lawsuit against the parent company, alleging breach of contract as the franchise chain collapsed.
EPA settles with Guam power company it accused of polluting the air
The Guam Power Authority is facing a federal lawsuit after the U.S. government accused the utility of violating the Clean Air Act.
RICO lawsuit filed against Mormon church
At issue: a $100 billion, tax free investment account controlled by the church. Three former members say the church diverted their offerings illegally to amass wealth.
Texas policy group: San Antonio should repeal sick leave law before it's struck down by courts
SAN ANTONIO (Legal Newsline) – A local judge in San Antonio has put the brakes on a city law that would have required private businesses provide paid sick leave for employees.
Federal jury awards plaintiffs $17 million in Washington Amtrak derailment case
TACOMA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – A federal jury has awarded a multimillion dollar verdict to two families impacted by the deadly 2017 Amtrak 501 train crash outside of Dupont, Washington.
Many awaiting ACA's impact on small-group insurance
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- As the Affordable Care Act is nearing full implementation, stakeholders are watching closely to see how the small-group insurance market is affected.