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Delaware provides $2 million grant funding for nonprofits battling recidivism
DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) – Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn announced that the state has set aside $2 million for community-based efforts aimed at reducing recidivism among adults and juveniles released from Delaware correctional facilities. Denn noted that workshops will be held in in August to help nonprofits apply for grants.
Tristar Products, Product Trend settle allegations of deceptive advertising to NY consumers
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Tristar Products LLC and Product Trend LLC have settled after allegations of deceptive advertising practices, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced.
EPA announces $60,000 fine levied against Galvco for alleged hazardous waste violations
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that steel galvanizer Galvco Maryland LLC will pay $60,000 to settle allegations of violating hazardous waste regulations at its manufacturing facility in Baltimore.
Arkansas AG joins coalition asking Congress to rein in recent regulation expansions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced that she has joined a coalition, which includes 15 states, that is asking Congress to better regulate and, when necessary, rein in federal agencies’ recent regulation expansions.
FTC announced industry ban against Partners in Health Care Association
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced Gary L. Kieper and Partners in Health Care Association Inc. (PIHC) have been banned from selling health care-related products and from telemarketing.
New York attorney general's tax-related charges lead to art gallery paying $4.28 million
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — International art dealer Gagosian Gallery has settled for $4.28 million after allegations of violating state rules involving taxes, New York state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
U.S. appeals court blocks EPA's 'Regional Haze' rule
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Regional Haze” plan, an act his office considers a win for the state.
Justice Department, multiple states fight Anthem acquisition of Cigna, Aetna purchase of Humana
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice, along with attorneys general from multiple states and the District of Columbia, have sued to block Anthem’s proposed acquisition of Cigna and Aetna’s proposed acquisition of Humana. The department argues the transactions would unfairly harm competition.
3 state attorneys general target VW for alleged illegal activities
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh have filed lawsuits against Volkswagen AG and its affiliates, Audi AG and Porsche AG, as well as their U.S. subsidiaries. The attorneys general argue that the automakers sold diesel vehicles fitted with illegal “defeat devices” that concealed illegal harmful emissions.
FTC to send refund checks to consumers allegedly victimized by Dolce Group
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will send refund checks to 5,970 consumers, providing a total of $4 million to people victimized by an alleged illegal robocall scheme.
CFPB announces intent to implement congressional changes to GLBA
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced it has proposed to implement recent congressional legislation allowing certain financial institutions to be exempt from sending annual privacy notices to consumers.
EEOC targets Rent-A-Center for discriminating against transgender employee allegations
URBANA, Ill. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken action against Rent-A-Center, a company that owns and operates more than 3,000 stores nationwide offering products in rent-to-own agreements, suing the company for alleged discrimination against a transgender employee.
EEOC, Guardsmark settle allegations of ADA, GINA violations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced that Guardsmark, a major security company in North America, will pay $329,640 to settle allegations of disability and genetic information discrimination. The settlement impacts more than 1,100 job applicants.
California woman alleges pension provider violated federal telephone statutes
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California woman is suing a pension provider, alleging unwanted phone calls.
EPA settles with BP, Hilcorp after allegations of Alaska oil spills
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with BP Exploration Alaska and Hilcorp Alaska after allegations they violated the Clean Water Act when spilling oil on Alaska’s North Slope.
Idaho attorney general settles with boat builder who allegedly deceived consumers
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) — Christopher Bohnenkamp, owner of the now-defunct Bohnenkamp’s Whitewater Customs Inc. and Treasure Valley Marine Inc., has agreed to settle allegations of failing to deliver custom-built boats and trailers to clients as promised, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said.
Par Hawaii Refining, Tesoro Corp. settle allegations of violating Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Par Hawaii Refining and subsidiaries of Tesoro Corp. will pay $425 million to settle allegations of violating the Clean Air Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice have announced.
EEOC releases revised proposal to collect summary pay data from employers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced it has released a revised proposal to collect pay data through the Employer Information Report (EEO-1).
Kwong Tung Foods barred from distributing allegedly adulterated products
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice has announced Kwong Tung Foods Inc. has been barred from distributing allegedly adulterated noodles and sprouts.
Billing Services Group of North America to pay $53,000 after allegations of 'cramming'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has announced Billing Services Group North America Inc. has agreed to a civil settlement after allegations of placing unauthorized charges on consumers’ telephone bills using a practice commonly called “cramming.” The company will pay $53,000 in restitution.