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EEOC can proceed with sex discrimination lawsuit against Mach Mining
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can proceed with its sex discrimination action against Mach Mining, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois ruled by relying on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case.
Wash. attorney general reaches $74,435 settlement with Rairdon's Dodge Chrysler Jeep
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) — Rairdon’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Kirkland has agreed to pay $74,435 to resolve allegations of deceptive advertising practices, Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson recently announced.
N.Y. attorney general reaches settlement with developer of stalled Wall Street condo project
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman recently reached a settlement with Africa Israel Investments Limited to resolve defect claims for a building it’s been developing in Manhattan.
EEOC seeks public input on its discrimination retaliation enforcement guidelines
WASHINGTON D.C. (Legal Newsline)—The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will seek input from the public on its proposed enforcement guidelines addressing retaliation and similar issues under federal employment discrimination laws.
Department of Justice reaches $1.6 million settlement with Big Brothers Big Sisters
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline)—The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Corporation (Big Brothers) will pay the United States $1.6 million to resolve allegations of false claims for funds.
FTC announces changes to various monetary thresholds under the Clayton Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently revised the monetary threshold that determines when companies must notify federal antitrust authorities about a transaction.
Deluxe Financial Services will pay $115,000 to resolve sex discrimination, harassment allegations
PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline)—The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently announced a settlement with Deluxe Financial Services Corp. that will see the Shoreview, Minnesota-based company pay $115,000 to resolve sex discrimination and harassment allegations.
Colorado used car dealer agrees to $700,000 settlement over alleged abusive financing practices
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)—Herbies Auto Sales in Greeley, Colorado will pay $700,000 in restitution to consumers because of allegations its financing schemes were abusive, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced recently.
Ohio attorney general and Ohio EPA put restraining order on Warren Steel
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that his office and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency have requested and received a temporary restraining order against Warren Steel, which recently shut down while allegedly leaving hazardous chemicals and wastewater onsite.
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen settles EEOC age discrimination allegations
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline)—The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that Coatesville Chicken LLC, which does business as Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen in Coatesville, Pennsylvana, has agreed to pay $36,000 and provide significant equitable relief to resolve a federal age discrimination lawsuit.
Big Lots, Marshalls to remove criminal history inquiries from employment applications
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Big Lots Stores and Marshalls–major retailers in New York–have agreed to remove questions about criminal history on initial employment applications, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
West Virginia urges FCC to uphold restrictions on commercial text messages
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined 18 other states in a federal Communications Commission (FCC) request to maintain restrictions on commercial text messages.
Pennsylvania CVS to pay $450,000 amid charges of selling expired products
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has announced a $450,000 settlement between her office and Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy LLC over allegations of selling expired products.
Rhino Energy to pay $62,500 to resolve discrimination allegations
BECKLEY, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Rhino Energy WV LLC must pay $62,500 and furnish significant relief to resolve allegations of national origin discrimination.
Downriver Community Services pays $31,000 to resolve claims of violating ADA
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — Downriver Community Services of Detroit will pay $31,000 and provide equitable relief due to allegations it refused to extend an employee leave after surgery, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced.
Evolve Bank & Trust agrees to compensate victims of alleged disability discrimination
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) — Evolve Bank & Trust has agreed to maintain revised policies, conduct employee training and compensate victims to resolve allegations it committed disability discrimination and violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), the Justice Department announced.
EEOC targets Windsor Inn for multiple alleged sexual harassment violations
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against R.V. Associates Limited, doing business as Windsor Inn, for allegedly subjecting female employees to severe and pervasive sexual harassment.
New York attorney general takes action against Koeppel dealerships
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — In a lawsuit against several Queens auto dealerships collectively known as Koeppel dealerships, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman alleges they unlawfully sold “after-sale” products and services.
Texas attorney general releases opinion on paid daily fantasy sports
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced his opinion on the legality of online gaming in response to a legislative inquiry.
New York attorney general takes action against The Grateful Toad
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schniderman announced a temporary restraining order against Jason Ashley and his head shop, The Grateful Toad in Saranac Lake, barring it from the alleged sale of mislabeled designer drugs.