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FTC approves final order settling collusion charges against Fortiline
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that, following a public comment period, it has approved a final order settling charges that Fortiline LLC illegally invited a competitor to collude on prices.
Vibra Healthcare to pay $32.7 million after allegedly billing Medicare for unnecessary services
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced Vibra Healthcare LLC (Vibra), a national hospital chain with headquarters in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will pay $32.7 million after allegations it violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare for unnecessary services.
Texas attorney general accuses Brownsville of illegal sales tax
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced this week that his office has filed a lawsuit against the city of Brownsville for an alleged illegal sales taxes.
Former Tuomey Healthcare System CEO to pay $1 million for role in alleged Stark Law violations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced Ralph J. Cox III, former CEO of Tuomey Healthcare System in South Carolina, will pay $1 million for his alleged involvement in a Medicare and Medicaid scheme.
FTC to return $20 million to consumers victimized by alleged One Technologies scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will return close to $20 million to more than 145,000 consumers around the U.S. who were allegedly victimized by One Technologies LP and its two partner companies.
SEC settles with UBS for $15 million after allegations of failing to properly train employees
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced UBS Financial Services will pay $15 million after allegations of failing to adequately educate and train its sales force about its financial products.
Consumer board alleges Prime Marketing Holdings illegally charged consumers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced that it took action against Prime Marketing Holdings LLC, a credit repair company, suing for allegations the company charged consumers illegal advance fees.
EPA drafts two rules aimed at reducing HFC emissions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized two rules designed to reduce the projected growth and emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
EPA reaches deal with North Cascade Road Developers over alleged water violations
LENEXA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that its Region 7 reached a proposed administrative settlement with North Cascade Road Developers LLC after allegations the company violated Section 402 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) at its Timber Hyrst Estates residential development in Dubuque, Iowa.
SEC announces deal with Weatherford after allegations of fraudulently inflated earnings
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced Weatherford International, an oil services company, will pay $140 million after allegations it inflated earnings through deceptive income tax accounting.
Court backs FTC in case against COORGA Nutraceuticals
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that a U.S. district court judge has ruled that COORGA Nutraceuticals Corporation and its principal Garfield Coore violated the law by alleging their “Grey Defence” dietary supplements reversed or prevented gray hair.
Massachusetts attorney general concerned NEIA is mistreating students
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced she has asked the state’s Board of Higher Education to hold a hearing to discuss the performance of New England Institute of Art’s (NEIA) current teach-out plan.
Kirby Inland Marine OKs $4.9 million settlement to resolve Clean Water Act allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced that Kirby Inland Marine LP has agreed to a $4.9 million settlement to resolve Clean Water Act violation allegations stemming from a 168,000 gallon oil spill in the Houston Ship channel in March 2014.
U.S. settles 17 tribal government claims
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — United States Attorney General
Loretta E. Lynch and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell have announced the U.S. has reached settlements with 17 tribal governments that had alleged the Department of the Interior and the Department of the Treasury mismanaged monetary assets and natural resources held in trust by the U.S. for the benefit of the tribes.
Lucas-Milhaupt Warwick settles for $69,265 after allegations of violating federal right-to-know law
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in September that it had settled with Lucas-Milhaupt Warwick LLC over allegations the company failed to file the proper “Toxic Release Inventory” (TRI) reporting forms for copper and silver for 2012, 2013 and 2014, in violation of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
Two Massachusetts companies settle with state after allegations of illegal debt collection
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced two medical companies that allegedly operated unlicensed dermatology clinics in Brookline and West Roxbury will write off more than $1 million in alleged debts owed by state consumers.
Artis Capital to pay nearly $9 million after allegedly failing to detect insider trading
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this week that San Francisco-based Artis Capital Management and Michael W. Harden will settle allegations of failing to detect insider trading.
SOCI Petroleum to pay $50,000 after allegations of sex discrimination
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced in September that SOCI Petroleum and Santmyer Oil Company Inc. (collectively referred to as SOCI) will pay $50,000 after allegations of federal sex-based pay discrimination.
Court backs Washington state in case against 5-hour ENERGY
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced a King County Superior Court ruling against the makers of 5-hour ENERGY in which the court sided with the state.
Court rules 5-hour ENERGY violates Consumer Protection Act
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced a King County Superior Court ruling against the makers of 5-hour ENERGY in which the court sided with the state.