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FTC takes action against two operators of online high schools
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission has filed charges claiming that two operators of online high schools that claim legitimacy are actually little more than diploma mills.
FTC drafts document on its enforcement of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission staff put together an annual summary on the enforcement of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and delivered it to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
FTC announces final order in ArcLight Energy's acquisition case
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a final order that resolves ArcLight Energy Partners Fund VI LP’s acquisition case.
EEOC settles for $50,000 with Randstad over disability discrimination allegations
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced Randstad US LP, has agreed to pay $50,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to resolve allegations of disability discrimination.
Washington attorney general comments on Arlene's Flowers Supreme Court case
OLYMPIA, Washington (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has released a statement following Arlene’s Flowers response brief for the state Supreme Court after allegations it discriminated against gay and lesbian customers.
Alabama attorney general leads coalition opposing Persuader Advice Exemption Rule
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (Legal Newsline) — Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange has announced his state is spearheading a coalition that involves 12 other states in opposing the Obama administration’s proposed Persuader Advice Exemption Rule.
SEIU 925 to pay $31,715 regarding allegations of campaign finance law violations
OLYMPIA, Washington (Legal Newsline) — Service Employees International Union Local 925 (SEIU 925) will pay the state of Washington $31,715 due to allegations it improperly reported in-kind and cash campaign violations, the state has announced.
Washington state attorney general takes action against Facing East Restaurant
OLYMPIA, Washington (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced his office has filed charges against Yu-Ling Wong, owner of the Facing East restaurant, alleging Wong hid cash transactions and pocketed tax money from patrons.
Sale Slash to stop alleged use of fake claims in sale of weight-loss pills
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — As part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), California-based Sale Slash will stop the alleged use of spam emails and fake news websites with phony celebrity endorsements and unsupported efficacy claims to promote its weight-loss products.
Greyhound to implement sweeping reforms after allegations of violating ADA
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Legal Newsline) — Greyhound Lines Inc., the nation’s largest provider of intercity bus transportation, will need to implement a series of reforms to resolve allegations it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) under a consent decree filed by the Justice Department.
FTC settles with Vulcan for allegedly placing apps on consumer devices without permission
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with technology company Vulcan that will resolve allegations the company unfairly placed apps on consumers’ mobile devices without permission.
Mattuchio Construction agrees to $72,000 settlement over alleged illegal dumping
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has reached a settlement agreement with Mattuchio Construction Co. Inc. for $72,000 over alleged illegal waste dumping.
AG's bill to raise sale age of tobacco advances in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — The state of Washington's House Health Care & Wellness Committee advanced Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s agency-request bill to raise the sale age of tobacco and vapor products to 21 last week.
FTC discusses its competition enforcement and advocacy work in recent testimony
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission explained its competition enforcement and advocacy work for state regulatory boards and licensing requirements for occupations, trades and professions in testimony presented to a subcommittee from the U.S. Senate.
Michigan attorney general warns Flint residents about potential scams
FLINT, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is warning Flint residents as they deal with hardships stemming from the contamination of their drinking water that these types of crises can also create opportunities for scam artists.
Two Maine supplement companies settle with the state after claims of deceptive advertising
PORTLAND, Maine (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission, along with Maine’s Office of the Attorney General, reached a settlement with Direct Alternatives and Original Organics LLC to resolve allegations of deceptive claims and advertising.
HSBC to pay $470 million over allegations of mortgage and foreclosure abuses
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – HSBC Bank USA NA and its affiliates settled for $470 million with the Justice Department, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and numerous state attorneys general over allegations of mortgage origination, servicing and foreclosure abuses.
California AG files lawsuit against Southern California Gas Co. in connection to recent methane leak
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris filed a lawsuit against Southern California Gas Co. over alleged violations of California law in connection to a massive methane leak from the company’s Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility.
Washington AG charges WSLC with alleged campaign finance violations
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Washington State Attorney General’s Office announced the filing of a complaint in Thurston County Superior Court that alleges campaign finance violations by the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC).
Arkansas AG takes action against auto dealers over allegedly deceptive practices
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – In a consumer-protection lawsuit filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge alleged that a group of automobile dealerships and their owners engaged in deceptive practices.