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Whole Foods to pay $3.5 million over alleged hazardous waste violations
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) – Whole Foods Inc. will pay $3.5 million and promote hazardous waste compliance after allegations of improperly identifying or mishandling hazardous waste at company facilities in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
SEC announces fraud charges in case involving illegal stock sales for marijuana business
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced fraud charges against William J. Sears, Scott M. Dittman and Cliffe R. Bodden for their alleged scheme involving illegal stock sales and false financial filings of a company that makes containers for growing marijuana.
Security giant Guardsmark to pay $115,000 after discrimination allegations
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that security giant Guardsmark will pay $115,000 after allegations of retaliation discrimination.
EEOC targets Laquila for alleged racial harassment
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against New York excavation and construction company Laquila for allegations of racial harassment.
EEOC announces $81,500 settlement with Mayflower Seafood after sexual harassment allegations
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that Mayflower Seafood in Goldsboro, N.C., will pay $81,500 after allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.
Court keeps motion in place to ban E-Racer Tech from doing business in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a decision by the Fourth District Court of Appeals that keeps in place Bondi’s motion to enjoin E-Racer Tech LLC and owner James N. Veser from doing business in Florida and freezing assets.
FTC delivers final order in case involving Teva's acquisition of Allergan
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced, following a public comment period, it approved a final order in the Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. case.
Renna Optical in New York to pay $24,000 for allegedly violating Medicaid billing rules
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced a settlement agreement with John Renna, who does business as Renna Optical, after allegations he caused Medicaid to pay for eyewear in violation of Medicaid billing rules.
EEOC alleges casino violated federal disability discrimination laws
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against M.G. Oil Company, operators of Happy Jack’s Casino in South Dakota, for allegations for disability discrimination.
Oregon, Oracle agree to settlement in health care exchange case
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen F. Rosenblum has announced the state of Oregon, Oracle America Inc. and Oracle reseller Mythics Inc. have agreed to a settlement in the Oregon health care exchange case.
EEOC targets MedStar Harbor Hospital for allegations of disability discrimination
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against MedStar Harbor Hospital for allegations of disability discrimination.
Self-proclaimed 'stock trading whiz kid' to pay nearly $1.5 million to resolve fraud allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced Manuel E. Jesus and his newsletter company Wealthpire Inc. will pay close to $1.5 million after allegations of defrauding subscribers through false statements and misrepresentations.
FTC, Justice Department urge U.S. Court of Appeals not to hear Texas Medical Board plea
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice recently joined forces in an amicus brief that urges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to dismiss a Texas Medical Board appeal.
Florida seeks to ban Palm Beach jeweler from doing business after alleged deception
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a lawsuit against Christopher Kaufmann and his jewelry store for alleged deceptive jewelry consignment practices.
QBE agrees to refund Massachusetts homeowners after allegations of improper insurance policies
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced that QBE Insurance (QBE) agreed to refund state homeowners to whom it allegedly charged improper force-placed insurance policies.
CFPB orders Bridgepoint Education to refund students after allegations of deception
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against Bridgepoint Education Inc., a for-profit college chain, for allegations of deceiving students into loans that cost more than advertised.
SFI of Tennessee to pay $210,000 to resolve race discrimination allegations
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced SFI of Tennessee LLC will pay $210,000 after allegations of race discrimination.
U.S. settles with Regions Bank for $52.4 million after alleged False Claims Act violations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced Regions Bank (Regions) will pay $52.4 million after allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Center for Social Change in Maryland to pay $331,000 after allegedly defrauding state Medicaid
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has announced the Center for Social Change Inc. will pay $331,000 after allegations the nonprofit organization received payments from Maryland’s Medicaid program for staffing it did not provide to group homes for individuals with development disabilities.
Greenville Ready Mixed Concrete to pay $42,500 to resolve religious discrimination allegations
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that Greenville Ready Mixed Concrete Inc. in North Carolina will pay $42,500 after allegations of religious discrimination.