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Arkansas to receive $131,942.10 in national settlement with Tarceva makers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Genentech Inc. and OSI Pharmaceuticals LLC agreed to pay a total of $67 million to federal and state Medicaid programs, including $131,942.10 to Arkansas, after allegations of making misleading representations about its products, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced.
SEC announces $17 million whistle-blower award
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has awarded a $17 million whistle-blower award to a former company employee that significantly helped an SEC case.
SEC announces deal with two California-based municipal advisory firms
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that School Business Consulting Inc. and Keygent LLC will settle allegations of using deceptive practices when soliciting business from five California school districts.
SEC announces settlement with consultant charged with insider trading
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Guolin Ma, a former consultant to two China-based private equity firms, will pay more than $756,000 to settle allegations of insider trading, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced.
Washington State attorney general asks court to enforce subpoena against Tim Eyman
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that his office has filed a petition urging the state court to enforce subpoenas issued against Tim Eyman, his political committees, his for-profit company, and a for-profit signature gathering company.
Indiana attorney general joins 20 other states in suing the State of Delaware
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced that his state will join 20 other states in suing the State of Delaware for allegations of failing to turn over millions of dollars in unclaimed property funds the other states believe belong to them.
FTC settles with telemarketer accused of deceiving consumers
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement agreement with Adli Dasuqi and his companies, American Handicapped Inc. and American Handicapped and Disadvantaged Workers Inc., after allegations of federal violations.
Michigan AG announces judgment against Liquidation LLB for allegedly illegal auto loans
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced a default judgment and final order for permanent injunction from Judge William Collette in the Ingham County Circuit Court against Liquidation LLC and its manager, Mark Edward Weiner, after allegations of providing illegal title loans.
Massachusetts attorney general seeks to help alleged ACI student victims
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced that her office will take action to help victims of American Career Institute (ACI), which allegedly lied to students, fabricated its records and employed unqualified teachers.
Majestic C Team LLC agrees to settlement with EPA
LENEXA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – Majestic C Team LLC, which owns and operates the Majestic Pointe residential construction site in Omaha, Nebraska, has agreed to pay $10,750 and perform a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) for $42,500 after allegations of violating the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced.
ETE, Williams to divest interest in interstate natural gas pipeline
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) —In order to complete its acquisition of the Williams Companies Inc., Energy Transfer Equity L.P (“ETE”) must divest Williams' interest in an interstate natural gas pipeline, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced.
Regis Corporation to pay $90,000 after allegations of retaliation discrimination
WILMINGTON, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — Minnesota-based Regis Corporation, which does business as Smart Style Family Hair Salon, will pay $90,000 after allegations of retaliation discrimination, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced.
EEOC targets Greenville Ready Mix Concrete for allegedly refusing religious accommodation
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced it has charged Greenville Ready Mix Concrete Inc. with allegations of violating federal law by refusing to provide a religious accommodation for and then firing an employee who is a Seventh-day Adventist.
EEOC announces court ruling against Grisham Farm Products for alleged federal law violations
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a court ruling against Grisham Farm Products Inc. for allegations of violating two federal laws when it required job applicants to fill out a health history form before being considered for a job.
EEOC announces $40,000 settlement with Bloom at Belfair in alleged race discrimination case
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced Bloom at Belfair, a nursing home in Bluffton, South Carolina, will pay $40,000 after allegations of race discrimination.
Manhattan developer to pay $540,000, New York attorney general announces
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – 165 West 91st Street Holdings LLC will pay $540,000 in penalties after allegations the company converted two rent-controlled apartments in Manhattan into a condominium complex, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said.
California AG asks Department of Education to revoke federal recognition of ACICS
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced that she has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education, asking it to revoke federal recognition of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Arkansas attorney general reacts to recent actions undertaken by the CFPB
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has released comments about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) decision to move forward with federal standards and limitations on credit lines, installment loans, deposit advances, automobile-title secured loans and payday loans.
FTC announces verdict against three Utah firms for alleged violations of TSR Act
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission has announced a federal court jury in Utah has delivered a verdict in its favor against multiple firms that allegedly violated the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR).
Justice Department announces $67 million Genentech, OSI Pharmaceuticals deal
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced Genentech Inc. and OSI Pharmaceuticals LLC have agreed to pay $67 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act through misleading statements about the effectiveness of the drug Tarceva.