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SEC files 868 enforcement actions in fiscal 2016, an all-time high
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the filing of 868 enforcement actions exposing financial reporting-regulated misconduct by companies so far in fiscal year 2016.
Pennsylvania attorney general targets Philadelphia woman for allegedly misleading homeowners
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Bruce R. Beemer has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Wanda D. Rogers for allegedly misleading Philadelphia homeowners.
Delaware case of missing money heads to Supreme Court
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an original action case against the state of Delaware, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced.
EPA aims to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced efforts to carry out requirements of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act and reduce exposure to certain persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT) chemicals.
Comcast pays $2.3 million fine after FCC alleged it charged consumers for unauthorized services
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Comcast will pay a $2.3 million fine after allegations surfaced that it wrongfully charged cable TV customers for services and equipment that the consumers never authorized.
Arizona attorney general seeks to stop Obama administration's transfer of internet trusteeship
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has joined the attorneys general from Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada in a lawsuit against the Obama administration in an attempt to stop it from ceding U.S. government trusteeship of the Internet to an unregulated and nongovernmental international body.
Finger Lakes LPG Storage to pay $154,000 for alleged EPA violations; Twin Lakes Chemicals to pay $40,000
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Finger Lakes LPG Storage LLC in Savona, New York, will pay $154,000, while Twin Lakes Chemical Inc. in Lockport, N.Y., will pay $40,000, after allegations of Clean Air Act violations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced.
Pennsylvania settles for $95.9 million with USA Discounters
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney
General Bruce R. Beemer has announced a settlement worth roughly $95.9 million
with USA Discounters LTD and related companies after allegations that the companies
deceived members of the military and veterans.
Cutler Group allegedly built non-weather-resistant homes
HARRISBURG (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney
General Bruce R. Beemer has announced a lawsuit against the Cutler Group Inc.,
a Montgomery County-based homebuilder, for allegedly failing to provide
new homes that were weather-resistant as it claimed it would.
Pennsylvania charges local attorney for his role in alleged video gambling scheme
HARRISBURG (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney
General Bruce R. Beemer has announced that charges have been filed against Louis F. Caputo, a
Pittsburgh-area attorney.
North Carolina residents warned to watch for post-hurricane scams
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper recently warned consumers to stay vigilant about possible scams in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
Attorney general accuses Ohio Auto Credit of Consumer Sales Practice Act violations
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a lawsuit against Ohio Auto Credit LLC and its owners for allegations of failing to deliver motor vehicle titles to consumers as mandated by Ohio law.
Reliant Senior Care Holdings to pay $2 million for allegedly failing to meet nursing home needs
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Bruce R. Beemer has announced a settlement with Reliant Senior Care Holdings Inc. and related companies for $2 million, after allegations the nursing home chain misled consumers by failing to provide basic services to elderly and vulnerable residents.
New York charges Bronx business with false representations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced his office has charged Edwin Rivera, the operator of a Bronx accounting office formerly known as “Inmigracion Hoy News Today,” with falsely representing himself as an
attorney.
Armor Health Services to pay $350,000 in settlement with New York after alleged contract breach
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Armor Correctional Health Services (Armor) will settle allegations that it failed in its contractually obligated duties at the Nassau County Correctional Center (NCCC), which placed inmates’ health in jeopardy.
New York attorney general gives notice of violation to Trump Foundation
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced a notice of violation against the Donald J. Trump Foundation (Trump Foundation). The notice directs the entity to cease and desist from soliciting contributions in New York.
Bennett Surgical Supply owner admits to fraudulently billing Medicaid
HAUPPAUGUE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced that Katia Donnelly and her durable medical equipment and supply store, Bennett Surgical Supply Inc., have admitted to stealing more than $2 million from Medicaid using customers’ Medicaid identification numbers.
Ohio attorney general charges two cemeteries with Consumer Sales Practice Act violations
RAVENNA, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a lawsuit against the operators of two Ohio cemeteries – Fairview Memorial Park in Delaware County and Grandview Memorial Park in Portage County – for allegations of failing to deliver headstones, vaults and memorial items sold to consumers.
New York joins coalition suing EPA to force action on ozone petition
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, through a coalition of five states, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to force the agency to take action on a petition that seeks to ensure upwind states control the pollution that blows into New York and other downwind states.
Florida attorney general activated state's price gouging hotline during Hurricane Matthew
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Leading up to Hurricane Matthew, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi activated Florida’s price gouging hotline. This came after Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in all Florida counties in preparation for the storm.