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New York attorney general notes 40 percent increase in data breaches this year
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that so far this year as compared to last year, his office has received a 40 percent increase in data breach notifications.
Hikma to divest certain products to complete major acquisition
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a modified final order that settles anti-competitive allegations for Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCS’s $2 billion acquisition of Roxane Laboratories Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc.
FTC settles with Vipvape over allegations of consumer deception
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with Very Incognito Technologies Inc., which does business as Vipvape, after allegations of deceiving consumers about participation in the East-Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBRP) system.
BSG settles with FTC after allegations of unauthorized telephone bill charges
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed $5.2 million settlement agreement with Billing Services Group (BSG) that resolves allegations the company placed crammed charges on consumers’ phone bills.
BlueHippo Capital CEO to owe $13.4 million for alleged deception
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A federal court, at the request of the Federal Trade Commission, has found BlueHippo Funding LLC, BlueHippo Capital LLC and Joseph Rensin in contempt for allegedly operating a computer financing scheme that deceived consumers in violation of a 2008 agreement.
Ohio attorney general accuses Prime Technologies of telemarketing violations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike
DeWine has filed a lawsuit against Prime Technologies LLC and operator
Linda Brown Massey, alleging the company tricked consumers into thinking
their computers were infected with a virus in order to profit.
New York joins national settlement with Olympus over False Claims Act allegations
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced a joint settlement with the federal government and a coalition of states that resolves allegations that Olympus Corporation of the Americas paid illegal kickbacks to health care providers.
Oregon attorney general settles with allegedly fraudulent company
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins have announced the state has settled with “Oregon State Compliance,” a company that allegedly sent Oregon businesses a fake invoice meant to look like it was from the state.
Pennsylvania receives $1.6 million as part of larger civil settlement with Olympus
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — The Office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has announced it has joined with other states and the federal government in a $306 million civil settlement with Olympus America Inc. to resolve allegations of illegal kickbacks. Pennsylvania will receive $1.6 million as part of the settlement.
Ohio targets contractor for alleged consumer sales violations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced his office has sued Columbus-based 5 Star Remodeling LLC and owner Robert Turnquest for alleged violations of the state’s Consumer Sales Practice Act.
North Carolina bans car title lender from making loans in state
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper has announced that a car title lender that does business as Autoloans, Car Loan, Sovereign Lending Solutions and Title Loan America has been banned from making loans in the state.
North Carolina bans Antiquities Vending from doing business in state
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper has announced Antiquities Vending Company and owner Alan Huffman have been temporarily banned from operating in the state after allegations of repeatedly failing to complete work or return antiques to consumers.
Texas attorney general responds to DraftKings' court action
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a response to DraftKings' lawsuit challenging the legality of paid daily fantasy sports in the state.
Ohio attorney general seeks customer refunds from Red Fitness
TOLEDO, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike
DeWine has filed a lawsuit against Red Fitness in Toledo to seek restitution
for consumers after allegations the gym closed without providing refunds to
customers.
FTC, Simple Pure Supplements marketers reach settlement agreement
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed stipulated court order against Danelle Miller, Jason Miller and 42 corporations the couple controlled after allegations of violating the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act, the FTC Act, the Commission’s Telemarketing Sales Rule and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act.
Haskins Gas Service Inc. to pay relief to 96 Vermont consumers
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) – Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell announced that Haskins Gas Service Inc. will pay $45,600 to 96 Vermont consumers and $15,000 in civil penalties to the state due to allegations it violated consumer protection laws.
Wells Fargo to pay $8 million to resolve allegations against predecessor Acordia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – Wells Fargo has agreed to an $8 million settlement over allegations that its predecessor, Acordia, violated the state’s Antitrust Act and its Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
West Virginia AG takes action against contractors for alleged violations of consumer laws
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently took action against Frederick Tarmon Sr. and Frederick Tarmon Jr., doing business as both Tarmon and Sons and Complete Handyman Service, suing for allegations of violating the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
FTC takes action against companies for allegedly deceptive subscription notices
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it charged the operators of dozens of companies with allegations of deceiving consumers into purchasing inflated newspaper subscription prices.
EEOC alleges Mission Hospital violated federal laws regarding religious freedoms
ASHVILLE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has sued Mission Hospital Inc. for allegedly violating federal law by failing to accommodate employees’ religious beliefs.