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Massachusetts contractor fined for failing to pay prevailing wages
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced that On-Time Construction Services Inc. (On-Time) and owner Jonatas Vicente De Brito Barcelos will pay $117,082 for allegedly violating the state’s prevailing wage law and failing to submit true and accurate payroll records.
New York attorney general targets SG Hylan Motors for allegedly deceiving consumers
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has launched a lawsuit against two Staten Island dealerships owned by SG Hylan Motors Corp, doing business as Honda of Staten Island, Staten Island Honda, Nissan of Staten Island and Staten Island Nissan (collectively “SG Hylan Motors”). Schneiderman argues that the defendants allegedly unlawfully sold “after-sale” products and services.
FTC announces settlement with marketer of Eukanuba dog food
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced Mars Petcare U.S. Inc., marketers of Eukanuba dog food, will settle allegations of false advertisements.
Bachem Americas, Crosby & Overton to pay collective $130,000 to settle RCRA allegations
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Bachem Americas Inc. and Crosby & Overton Inc. have agreed to pay a collective $130,000 to settle allegations of violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced. The facilities purportedly handled hazardous waste improperly.
Hershey Trust, Milton Hershey School agree to operational changes
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — The Hershey Trust Company and the Milton Hershey School have agreed to make significant changes to improve the operation and governance of both entities, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has announced.
Arizona-based telemarketing business to pay $6 million to settle alleged violations
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — A telemarketing enterprise will pay $6 million in restitution and civil penalties for allegations of bilking consumers across the nation out of millions of dollars, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has announced.
EPA, Connecticut Light and Power reach $47,000 settlement
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the Connecticut Light and Power Company will pay $47,000 after allegations it violated federal regulations in its management of a transformer that spilled 50 gallons of oil containing PCBs at a location in Waterbury.
Washington attorney general targets Comcast in landmark case
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced his office has filed a lawsuit against cable television and Internet company Comcast over allegations of illegally deceiving consumers.
EEOC settles for $150,000 with Hillcrest Marshall over sexual harassment allegations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced Hillcrest Marshall Inc., owner of multiple Dunkin’ Donuts franchises in Westchester County, will pay $150,000 to settle allegations of sexual harassment.
Justice Department accuses government contractors of False Claims Act violations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced a lawsuit against Derish M. Wolff and Salvatore J. Pepe, respectively the former CEO and CFO of Louis Berger Group Inc. (LBG), for alleged violations of the False Claims Act.
Jacintoport, Seaboard to pay $1.075 million after allegedly violating False Claims Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Jacintoport International LLC and Seaboard Marine Ltd. will pay $1.075 million after allegations of violating the False Claims Act, the Department of Justice has announced. The allegations relate to a warehouse and logistics contract for the storage and re-delivery of humanitarian food aid.
Washington attorney general opposes Tesoro Savage Vancouver Energy Distribution Terminal project
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson ha announced his Counsel for the Environment will oppose the proposed crude oil terminal in Vancouver.
FTC releases opinion, final order in LabMD case involving alleged security issues
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced an opinion and final order reversing an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) initial decision that dismissed FTC charges against LabMD Inc. The reversal means LabMD’s data security practices were allegedly unreasonable and constitute an unfair act violating the FTC Act.
EEOC OKs deal with ADP after allegations of racial discrimination
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced ADP LLC, a leading payroll processing and human resources management outsourcing provider, will settle allegations of discriminating against black and Hispanic individuals.
Utica schools to adopt new policies after allegedly denying enrollment to immigrants
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — The Utica City School District has settled a case involving allegations it denied enrollment to immigrant and refugee students above the age of 16, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
EPA: GHG emissions from aircraft engines harm environment
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its final determination that, under the Clean Air Act, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from certain types of aircraft engines contribute to the pollution that causes climate change and endangers the environment and the health of U.S. citizens.
Sunshine Pride Dairy settles allegations of environmental violations with $179,074 penalty
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — Sunshine Pride Dairy Inc. will pay $179,074 in penalties to settle alleged federal environmental violations at its former cheese processing facility in Winchester, Virginia, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced.
FTC proposal calls for Mylan to divest rights to generic drugs to complete acquisition of Meda
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission has announced an order requiring Mylan to divest the rights to two generic drugs, for muscle spasms and for epilepsy, in order to complete its acquisition of Swedish drug maker Meda. The order resolves complaints that the $7.2 billion acquisition would be anti-competitive.
FTC: Teva to divest 79 products to complete new pharmaceutical acquisition
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd. will sell the rights and assets to 79 pharmaceutical products to settle FTC charges related to its proposed acquisition of Allergan PLC's generic pharmaceutical business.
Washington state urges U.S. court not to block federal guidelines regarding transgender people
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced he will lead a coalition of states urging a U.S. District Court not to block the federal government’s ability to protect the civil rights of transgender people.