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EPA to propose increases in renewable fuel volume requirements
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it proposed increases in renewable fuel volume requirements for all different types of biofuels that fall under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program.
Delaware seeks civil penalties from business owner Da Zhong Wang
DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) – The Delaware Department of Justice is suing Da Zhong Wang of Smyrna for allegedly using massage parlors in the state as fronts for prostitution.
EPA releases draft of water discharge permit for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of a draft water discharge permit for the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, Mass.
Home Depot, Lowe's settle in separate cases over lawn fertilizer
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that the state has reached separate settlements with Home Depot Inc. and Lowe’s Home Centers LLC after allegations of violating a 2010 state law enacted to reduce water pollution.
Diamond Staffing to pay $7,900 to resolve allegations of pregnancy discrimination
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – Diamond Staffing agreed to pay $7,900 to resolve allegations of pregnancy discrimination, New Jersey Acting Attorney General Robert Lougy and the Division of Civil Rights announced.
Suit filed against Guild Mortgage for alleged violations of False Claims Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Justice Department announced that the United States is suing Guild Mortgage in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for allegedly violating the False Claims Act by improperly originating and underwriting mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
SMBSC to pay $6 million to resolve Clean Water Act allegations
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative (SMBSC) will resolve allegations of Clean Water Act violations through the signing of a $6 million agreement, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has announced.
Massachusetts attorney general seeks $600,000 from Cataldo
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced her office has sued Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc. (Cataldo) for $600,000 after allegations the company overbilled the state’s Medicaid program (MassHealth).
Georgia reaches deal with Family Dermatology over alleged violations of Fair Business Act
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens has announced his office has reached a settlement with Family Dermatology PC after allegations the company violated the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act.
Waters Technologies to pay $199,500 to resolve hazardous waste allegations
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The Environmental Protection Agency has announced Waters Technologies Corp., a Taunton-based company that manufactures materials for laboratory analysis, will pay $199,500 to settle allegations it violated state and federal hazardous waste laws.
Corning International to pay $66.5 million to settle price fixing allegations
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — The Justice Department has announced Corning International Kabushiki Kaisha (Corning International K.K.) will pay $66.5 million to settle allegations it fixed prices, rigged bids and allocated the market for ceramic substrates sold in the United States.
New York attorney general urges FERC to examine Constitution's alleged illegal actions
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced his office has petitioned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to look into Constitution Pipeline Company’s (Constitution) alleged violations of federal law.
M&T Bank Corp. agrees to pay $64 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — The Justice Department has announced M&T Bank Corp. (M&T Bank) has agreed to pay $64 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
FTC releases new thresholds for inflation in Franchise Rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it has adjusted three monetary exemption thresholds for inflation in its Franchise Rule.
EEOC releases guidelines for employee wellness programs
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released guidelines for how Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) relate to employee wellness programs.
American Air Liquide Holdings Inc. and Airgas will divest assets to complete merger
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – American Air Liquide Holdings Inc. and Airgas Inc., two of the biggest suppliers of gases, agreed to divest certain production and distribution assets to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations that their proposed $13.4 billion merger could have been anticompetitive.
FTC warns 38 eyeglass prescribers of potential violations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that its staff has sent 38 letters to eyeglass prescribers to warn them of potential violations of the agency’s Opthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule.
EEOC, Lowe's reach agreement to settle disability discrimination allegations
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Lowe’s, the home improvement store, will pay $8.6 million to resolve nationwide disability discrimination allegations, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced.
Maryland AG takes action against Access Funding
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced that his office filed a lawsuit against Access Funding LLC and other affiliated companies for allegations of misleading lead paint poisoning victims to convert future structured settlement payments into immediate cash.
EEOC reaches settlement with County of Maui over allegations of age discrimination
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the County of Maui has agreed to pay $24,000 and provide other relief to resolve allegations of age discrimination filed against the county’s police department.