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DOJ settles for $3 million with importers allegedly attempting to bypass customs duties
PITTSBURGH (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice announced a $3 million settlement against multiple importers and their owners to resolve allegations brought forth under the False Claims Act.
Washington State AG comments on CenturyLink 911 outage case
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has released comments after the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) announced its settlement with CenturyLink.
VimpelCom enters resolutions with DOJ over allegations of bribing government official in Uzbekistan
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – VimpelCom Limited entered resolutions with the Department of Justice after allegations of a conspiracy to bribe Uzbekistan government officials between 2006 and 2012.
FTC approves modified final order in Mylan N.V. acquisition case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a modified final order that settles charges against Mylan N.V.
Arkansas AG seeks to join lawsuit against FCC
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is attempting to intervene in a federal lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
New Jersey Division of Gaming sets temporary rules for skill-based gaming
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced temporary regulations regarding skill-based gaming.
Indiana joining other states to challenge ACA Health Insurance Providers Fee
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – The state of Indiana joined with other states in a lawsuit challenging the Health Insurance Providers Fee that states must now pay to the federal government as part of the Affordable Care Act.
HSBC to pay $4 million, resolving allegations tied to force-placed insurance
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Attorney General Maura Healey announced that her office has secured a settlement with HSBC that will have the national mortgage lender and servicer pay $4 million to resolve allegations of illegal commissions and kickbacks.
Cashland to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations of credit violations
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (Legal Newsline) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced his office has reached a $150,000 settlement with Cashland, an Ohio payday lender, that resolves allegations of Consumer Credit and Protection Act violations.
New York attorney general settles with Pyramid to ensure mall access for disabled
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced his office has settled with Pyramid Management Group LLC over issues related to mall access for disabled customers.
FTC takes action against Good EBusiness debt relief operation
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Good EBusiness LLC, using the name AAP Firm, and Tobias West, charging the organization with fraudulent debt relief practices.
Massachusetts targets Hosanna College of Health for allegedly operating without license
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has taken action against Hosanna College of Health by suing the company over allegations of operating without a license.
Florida court rules against defendant in herpes drug case
ORLANDO, Florida (Legal Newsline) — A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida will prevent James R. Hill of Ocala from distributing unapproved drugs that allege to cure the herpes virus.
ASUS to establish more comprehensive security program after FTC deal
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached an agreement with ASUSTeK Computer Inc. over allegations of critical security flaws in the company’s products.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals to divest five products to complete acquisition
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC will divest five generic injectable pharmaceuticals to complete its $5 million acquisition of the rights to Ben Venue Laboratories Inc. products.
Multimillion dollar accord with Natixis, Societe Generale resolves fraud allegations
TRENTON, New Jersey (Legal Newsline) — A multimillion dollar settlement with Natixis Funding Corp. and Societe Generale will resolve allegations these organizations acted fraudulently and anti-competitively, New Jersey Attorney General John J. Hoffman has announced.
Maryland to receive $45 million payment from tobacco companies
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has announced the Office of the Attorney General cleared the final hurdle in a case against tobacco companies, allowing the state to recoup approximately $45 million.
FTC approves consent order against Carrot Neurotechnologies
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a final consent order with Carrot Neurotechnologies Inc. and its co-owners, mandating the company stop making allegedly deceptive claims that its “Ultimeyes” app can improve vision in its users.
CFPB charges Citibank for two different alleged debt practices
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — In two separate cases, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken action against Citibank due to allegations of illegal debt sales and debt collection practices.
EEOC alleges Two Hawk Employment Services violated ADA
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Two Hawk Employment Services LLC, alleging violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).