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BlueLinx to pay $265,000 to resolve allegations of violating SEC whistleblower laws
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — BlueLinx Holdings Inc. will pay a $265,000 penalty to resolve allegations of violating securities laws, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced.
EEOC targets Cushman & Wakefield for allegedly violating federal disability laws
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against Cushman & Wakefield, charging the company with allegations of violating federal disability laws. The company allegedly fired an employee seeking reasonable accommodation to deal with her breast cancer.
Amtrak to pay $112,000 to resolve allegations of violating federal disability laws
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced the Washington, D.C.-based National Passenger Railroad Corporation, better known as Amtrak, will pay $112,000 after allegations of violating federal disability laws.
Plumbing business to pay more than $27,000 after allegedly violating Georgia law
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — Aames Heating and Plumbing Inc., which does business as the Pink Plumber, and its owner Geoffrey Gillon entered an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance after allegations of violating the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act, Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens has announced.
FCC announces settlement with AT&T over 'cramming' allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) has announced a settlement with AT&T Services to resolve allegations the company “crammed” unauthorized third-party charges on consumers’ wireless telephone bills.
Southtowne enters Assurance of Voluntary Compliance after lemon law buyback allegations
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens has announced Southtowne Motors of Newnan Inc., doing business as Southtowne Chevrolet Buick GMC, Southtowne Motors, Inc., doing business as Southtowne Hyundai Riverdale, and Southtowne Motors of Newnan II, Inc., doing business as Southtowne Hyundai of Newnan (together “Southtowne”) entered Assurances of Voluntary Compliance after allegations of improper disclosure practices.
New York attorney general reports progress by companies accused of deceptive marketing
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Six of seven companies that were sent cease and desist letters for alleged deceptive “Zika-preventative” marketing have reformed their advertising practices, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
EZContactsUSA to pay $100,000 after alleged data breach potentially exposed consumer information
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Provision Supply LLC – doing business as ZcontactsUSA.com – will pay a $100,000 penalty and strengthen its data security practices after allegations of a data breach, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
HSBC to pay $434,500 to resolve allegations of violating Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — HSBC Finance Corporation, successor to HSBC Auto Finance Inc., will pay $434,500 after allegations of violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), the Justice Department has announced.
FTC targets 1-800 Contacts for allegedly anticompetitive agreements with competitors
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a lawsuit against 1-800 Contacts, charging the online retailer of contact lenses with allegations of unlawfully orchestrating and maintaining a web of anticompetitive agreements with rival companies.
Barclays to pay $93.35 million after allegedly manipulating benchmark recession interest rates
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen has announced Barclays Bank PLC and Barclays Capital Inc. will pay $93.35 million in restitution to government and nonprofit entities after alleged manipulation of benchmark interest rates during the financial crisis.
Exxon Mobile subsidiary to $300,000 penalty for alleged toxic waste discharges
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has announced that her office has reached an agreement with XTO Energy Inc., a subsidiary of Exxon Mobile Corp., after allegations the company illegally discharged toxic waste from a Marcellus shale gas site.
EPA fines three New Hampshire companies for allegedly violating RRP Rule
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that three N.H. companies face penalties after allegations of failing to follow federal lead paint regulations at a commercial and residential property in Manchester.
EPA orders SV Land to help chemical cleanup near Sporlan Valve Plant 1 Superfund site
LENAXA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an order to protect homes in Washington, Missouri, from potentially harmful chemical vapors in groundwater near the Sporlan Valve Plant 1 Superfund site.
EPA targets Clearview Home Improvements for alleged violations of RRP rule
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Clearview Home Improvements Inc. has been fined $58,450 for allegedly failing to comply with the federal Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule while working at seven residential properties in Southern California, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced.
DOJ decides not to modify ASCAP, BMI consent decrees
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice announced that it has concluded looking into the proposed modifications to antitrust decrees binding the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music, Inc. The department has decided no modifications are needed at this time.
EPA: Vita Craft will eliminate hazardous air pollutant PCE
LENEXA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced Vita Craft Corporation, as part of a settlement, has agreed to install equipment designed to fully eliminate emissions of the hazardous air pollutant perchloroethylene (PCE). Vita Craft’s decision to implement this equipment goes beyond what the company is required to do by law.
EMSI to stop using non-compete agreements in New York state
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Examination Management Services Inc. (EMSI) has agreed to stop using non-compete agreements for the majority of its employees in New York, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
St. Joseph's to pay $3.2 million to resolve allegations of New York False Claims Act violations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center (St. Joseph’s) has agreed to pay $3.2 million after allegations of violating the federal and New York False Claims Act, according to New York state attorney general Eric Schneiderman.
FCC announces $200,000 settlement with TP-Link
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — TP-Link will settle for $200,000 after allegations certain Wi-Fi routers sold by the company were not in full compliance with rules pertaining to power levels, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced.