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FTC settles with marketers of Elimidrol after allegations of deceptive advertising
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has settled with the marketers of Elimidrol, a powdered drink mix that supposedly enables opiate-addicted consumers to overcome addiction and withdrawal.
J&R Baker Farms resolves allegations of discrimination with $205,000 settlement
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that J&R Baker Farms of Norman Park, Georgia will pay $205,000 after allegations of national origin and race discrimination.
EPA announces deal with Cherenzia Excavation after allegations of Clean Air Act violations
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced Cherenzia Excavation, which operates a stone-crushing and gravel processing facility in Westerly, Rhode Island, has taken steps to help minimize emissions of hazardous air pollutants after a settlement agreement. The company will also pay $84,070 in penalties for its alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.
Texas, Alabama attorneys general drop lawsuit against Virgin Island's Walker
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has dismissed a lawsuit that Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange and he had filed against Virgin Islands Attorney General Claude Earl Walker.
FTC comments on Superior's decision to abandon Canexus acquisition plans
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Debbie Feinstein, director of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Competition, recently released a statement regarding Superior Plus Corp.’s decision to abandon its plans to acquire Canexus Corporation.
CFPB recovers more than $24.5 million in restitution for illegal auto finance schemes
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced its supervisory actions in the first four months of 2016 revealed illegal auto finance and payment activity that led to close to $24.5 million in restitution to more than 257,000 consumers.
EPA proposes Clean Water Act rules for San Francisco Bay, Delta
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed federal Clean Water Act rule that will tighten the current selenium water quality criteria for the waters of San Francisco Bay and Delta.
New York attorney general offers recommendations to FCC on proposed BIAS rules
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has filed a letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after the FCC proposed rule-making to establish privacy rules for Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS) providers.
U.S. OKs agreement with Institute of Cardiovascular Excellence over alleged improper billings
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced Dr. Asad Qamar and his practice, the Institute of Cardiovascular Excellence (ICE), will pay $2 million and release any claim to $5.3 million in suspended Medicare funds after allegations of improperly billing Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE for medically unnecessary products.
EPA releases proposed cleanup plan for Raymark Superfund site
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its officials drafted and released a proposed cleanup plan for a portion of the Raymark Industries Inc. Superfund Site (Raymark), which will go before a 30-day public comment period. The EPA is scheduled to hold a public meeting and public hearing on the issue as well.
Texas attorney general secures final judgment, permanent injunction against ex-immigration lawyer
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his office has secured an agreed final judgment and permanent injunction against Paul A. Esquivel, Juan Carlos Penaflor and Olvia Martinez. Esquivel was a former immigration attorney, while Penaflor was his associate and Martinez his office manager.
EEOC takes action against Desco Industries in retaliation-based discrimination case
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit against Desco Industries, charging the California-based manufacturer with violating federal law by firing an employee for complaining about race discrimination at its Sanford, North Carolina facility.
FTC and Florida settle charges with Vast Tech Support and OMG Tech Help
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission announced that, along with the State of Florida, it has settled charged with Vast Tech Support LLC and OMG Tech Help LLC over allegations the company scammed thousands of consumers out of millions of dollars through the sale of bogus tech support services.
Medford Multicare Center for Living to pay $28 million after alleged fraud
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Medford Multicare Center for Living Inc. will pay $28 million after allegations its owners looted the corporation and committed fraud and illegality in operating a business, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced.
B-G Mechanical Contractors to pay $220,000 after allegedly violating M/WBE rules
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced that B-G Mechanical Contractors Inc. (B-G) will pay $220,000 to resolve allegations of falsely certifying compliance with equal opportunity requirements on two public contracts.
FTC files complaint to bar merger of Superior Plus Corp. and Canexus Corp.
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the filing of an administrative complaint against Superior Plus Corp. and Canexus Corp., alleging that their proposed $982 million merger would violate antitrust laws.
EEOC announces landmark sexual orientation discrimination settlement
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — Pallet Companies, doing business as IFCO Systems, will pay $202,200 after allegations of sexual orientation discrimination, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced.
Austin's Park N Pizza to pay $20,000 after allegations of disability discrimination
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced Austin’s FEC LLC and Austin Entertainment Center LP, doing business as Austin’s Park N Pizza in Pflugerfille, will pay $20,000 and improve workplace practices after allegations of disability discrimination.
Supreme Court denies review of Washington state case challenging pharmacy rules
SEATTLE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a case challenging state rules adopted to ensure patients receive timely access to medication such as emergency contraceptives. Ferguson had filed a brief with the high court urging the Supreme Court to deny the review.
Washington state judge grants subpoena request against Tim Eyman, political committees
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that a Snohomish County judge has granted his request to enforce subpoenas for Tim Eyman, his political committees and his for-profit company.