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Mass. attorney general announces 29 civil citations against construction companies
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced the issuance of 29 civil citations against construction companies from January to March.
FTC settles with Gigats.com in case involving alleged internet misrepresentation
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has settled a case against the operators of Gigats.com after allegations the company claimed it was “pre-screening” job applicants for hiring employers yet was actually gathering information for lead generation for other reasons.
EEOC takes action against Country Fresh for alleged sex discrimination
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has sued Country Fresh, a milk and juice manufacturer and division of Dean Foods, over allegations of subjecting female employees to sex discrimination.
DOJ files lawsuit against 25 Miami-area defendants for alleged Medicare fraud
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice filed lawsuits against 25 Miami-area defendants in three separate cases for alleged schemes to defraud Medicare of roughly $26 million in false claims through the Medicare Part D program.
Hollister and Byram Healthcare Centers settle in alleged kickback scheme case
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Hollister Inc., a company that manufactures disposable health care products, and Byram Healthcare Centers Inc., a company that supplies medical products, will pay $11.44 million and $9,372,882.50 to resolve allegations of paying and receiving unlawful kickbacks, the Justice Department announced.
New York attorney general looks to strengthen state laws to fight ticket bots
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced his plan to propose new legislation to fight illegal automated software, or “bots,” to purchase tickets to popular events.
Seven New York health insurance companies to revise hepatitis C coverage policies
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Seven health insurance companies have agreed to revise their coverage policies for chronic hepatitis C treatment, New
York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
California Court bans Kun Wo from distributing allegedly adulterated rice noodles
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Kun Wo Food Products Inc. (Kun Wo) that bars the company from distributing adulterated rice noodles.
New York ticket brokers to pay $2.76 million to settle illegal practice allegations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Six ticket brokers have agreed to settle with the office of New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman over allegations of illegally reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets in the state since 2011.
Z Gallerie settles for $15 million after allegedly evading customs duties on imports
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Z Gallerie LLC will pay $15 million after allegations it conducted a scheme to evade customs duties on wooden bedroom imports from the People’s Republic of China, the Justice Department announced.
Invibio to settle after allegations it hindered competition in its industry
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Invibio has agreed to settle in a case involving allegations it violated federal antitrust law by using long-term exclusive contracts to maintain a monopoly.
Judge grants summary judgment in FTC's lawsuit against Amazon
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that a federal judge granted its request for a summary judgment in the agency’s lawsuit against Amazon for allegations of billing consumers for unauthorized in-app charges incurred by children.
Justice Department announces $784.6 million settlement with Wyeth and Pfizer
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Pharmaceutical companies Wyeth and Pfizer Inc. have agreed to pay $784.6 million to resolve allegations of knowingly misreporting information related to its proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs, Protonix Oral and Protonix IV, the Department of Justice announced.
Lawler Foods to pay $1,042,000 settlement over allegations of race and national origin discrimination
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Lawler Foods Inc. and Lawler Foods LTD will pay $1,042,000 to settle a class race and national origin discrimination lawsuit.
FTC approves final order in case involving Lupin's acquisition of Gavis
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final order that settles charges against Lupin that alleged its proposed $850 million acquisition of Gavis would be anticompetitive.
EEOC announces settlement in California restaurant harassment case
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Salum Revilla Enterprises LLC, doing business as Achiote Restaurant, will pay $27,500 to settle allegations of male-on-male class sexual harassment and retaliation.
NY AG reaches settlement with auto dealers over alleged unlawful 'after-sale' products
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – The Office of New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has reached four separate settlements with auto dealers that will provide consumers with $2 million in restitution.
Deal allows Charter Communications to complete acquisition of Time Warner, Bright House
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Charter Communications Inc. can complete its $78 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) and its related $10.4 billion acquisition of Bright House Networks LLC (BHN) from Advance/Newhouse Partnership after a deal with the Department of Justice.
FTC approves revised order and civil penalty for Star Pipe Products
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Star Pipe Products LTD will pay $120,000 in civil penalties over allegations it shared competitively sensitive information.
Walgreens to pay $500,000 to settle allegations of deception
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Walgreens Co. and its subsidiary Duane Reade (collectively, Walgreens) agreed to a settlement with New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman over allegations of overcharging state consumers and using misleading advertising.