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New Jersey contractor fined $100,000 for allegations of consumer fraud
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Harbor View Restoration Limited Liability Corporation (Harbor View), owner Frank A. Hoffman Sr. and his wife, Joan Hoffman, will pay $100,000 after allegations of consumer fraud.
Portugal Telecom to pay $1.25 million fine after allegations of misleading investors
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Portugal Telecom SGPS S.A. will pay a $1.25 million fine after allegations it failed to properly disclose credit risk in its investments and debt instruments issued by companies of Portuguese conglomerate Grupo Espirito Santo, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced.
EEOC targets 2 South Carolina trucking companies for racial harassment allegations
ROCK HILL, S.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against two interconnected South Carolina trucking companies for allegations of subjecting black employees to a racially hostile work environment.
Minnesota's Montevido School District settles gender discrimination charges, pays $50,000
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced the signing of a conciliation agreement with the Montevido School District in Minnesota.
EEOC alleges Scion Dental in Wisconsin guilty of racial discrimination
MILWAUKEE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has charged Scion Dental, a dental administration company in Wisconsin, with allegations of race discrimination.
EEOC targets Colorado's Montrose Hospital for alleged age-based discrimination
DENVER (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against Montrose Memorial Hospital in Colorado for allegations of age-based discrimination.
CVS settles in Massachusetts, agrees to stricter opioid dispension management
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced a settlement with CVS Pharmacy Inc., the nation's largest pharmacy chain, in which the company agreed to strengthen its policy and procedures concerning the dispensing of opioids.
FTC announces final amendments to Disclosure Rule affecting E-Warranty Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced final amendments to its Disclosure Rule and Pre-Sale Availability Rule that affects the E-Warranty Act.
CDM Smith to pay $5.5 million after allegations of botching Plum Island water, sewer system
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced CDM Smith Inc. (CDM) will pay $5.5 million after allegations it failed in its obligations to properly oversee construction of Plum Island’s water and sewer systems.
FTC approves Mylan divestiture order, allowing acquisition of Meda
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a final order settling charges that Mylan Inc.’s $7.2 billion acquisition of Swedish drug maker Meda would be anticompetitive. The approval comes after a public comment period.
FTC announces ban on debt collection scheme that allegedly duped consumers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that Jared Irby, Richard Hughes, Coastal Acquisitions LLC, and PSC Administrative LLC have been banned from the debt collection business after allegations of falsely promising to resolve consumers’ payday loans through their hardship program.
Goodman Company pays $5.55 million to settle allegations of Consumer Product Safety Act violations
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — The Justice Department has announced a settlement with Goodman Company LP in which the company will pay $5.55 million to settle allegations of breaking Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) rules.
CFPB fines Wells Fargo $100 million after alleged illegal practices
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a $100 million fine against Wells Fargo.
Justice Department targets Vanguard Healthcare's alleged False Claims Act violations
NASHVILLE, Tenn (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced a False Claims Act case against Vanguard Healthcare LLC and others.
Katz Boutique pays $1.175 million over 'Kush' allegations
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Katz Boutique and owner Bao Quoc Nguyen will pay $1.175 million after allegations of violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and a Texas nuisance law, state Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced.
Massachusetts continues actions against student lending industry, settles with Libre Technology
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced a settlement with Libre Technology Inc. for allegations of charging Massachusetts borrowers unlawful upfront fees, among other charges. The settlement comes as part of Healey’s ongoing effort to curb student lending industry abuses.
Rhode Island attorney general OKs affiliation between Westerly Hospital, Yale-New Haven
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin has announced the approval of the proposed affiliation between LMW Healthcare (Westerly Hospital) and Yale-New Haven Health Services Corporation.
EPA completes federally implemented clean air plan in Arkansas
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the completion of a process for a federally implemented clean air plan in Arkansas.
RBC Capital Markets owes $2.5 million after allegations of false statements
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — RBC Capital Markets LLC will pay $2.5 million after allegations of false and misleading statements during a valuation analysis, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced.
George Mason pays $20,964 to resolve allegations related to Fairfax fuel discharge
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $20,964 settlement with George Mason University, resolving allegations related to fuel oil discharge at a storage facility in Fairfax, Virginia.