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EEOC takes action against El Chaparo over allegations of sexual harassment
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Nov. 4 against El Chaparo Inc. over allegations one of its male owners sexually harassed four female servers at the company's Tex-Mex restaurant in Greensboro, Georgia.
Valeant will divest Paragon Holdings to new business entity, FTC announces
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 7 that Canadian pharmaceutical conglomerate Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., parent company of Bausch + Lomb, will divest Paragon Holdings Inc.
EEOC files lawsuit against JL Schwieters Construction Inc. over racial harassment allegations
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Nov. 3 against JL Schwieters Construction Inc. of Hugo, Minnesota, over allegations of subjecting African-American employees to a hostile work environment based on their race.
$15 million to be refunded to California consumers involved in alleged Chais Ponzi scheme
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced Oct. 28 that Californians who invested money with Beverly Hills-based investor Stanley Chais will receive part of a $15 million restitution settlement. .
Fayez Sarofim to pay $720,000 after allegations of violating HSR Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice’s Antitrust division, at the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced Oct. 28 that it filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Fayez Sarofim for allegedly violating premerger notification and waiting period requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act of 1976.
Amazon delivery contractor to pay $100,000 after allegations of underpaying employees
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Amazon delivery contractor Cornucopia Logistics LLC will pay $100,000 to workers whose wages were allegedly deducted for lunch breaks they never received due to back-to-back deliveries, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Oct. 28.
FTC announces court win in latest case as part of Operation Collection Protection
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Oct. 31 that a federal judge banned a group of debt collectors that allegedly pretended to be affiliated with the government from the debt collection business.
FTC, DOJ seek public comment on revisions to international antitrust guidelines
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 1 that, along with the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, it will seek public comment on proposed Antitrust Guidelines for International Enforcement and Cooperation,
which update guidelines issued by the agencies in 1995.
Shoreside Petroleum pays $89,000 in EPA penalties after self-disclosing alleged violations
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Oct. 31 that Shoreside Petroleum Inc. paid $89,000 after allegations of violating federal clean air rules designed to prevent toxic air pollution at the company’s
fuel terminals in Seward and Cordova, Alaska.
EPA, Mitsuya Boeki USA settle in case involving chemical import documentation rules
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Oct. 31 that Mitsuya Boeki USA Inc. of Saddlebrook, New Jersey, will settle allegations of violating federal rules requiring manufacturers and importers to provide the EPA with information on the production and use of large quantities of chemicals.
Sharp Healthcare in San Diego to pay $90,000 after allegations of disability discrimination
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced this week that Sharp Healthcare, one of San Diego County’s largest private companies, will pay $90,000 after allegations of disability discrimination.
FTC joins DOJ in amicus brief in a Visa and MasterCard case involving ATM fees
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced last week that it has joined the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division in an amicus brief filed by the Solicitor General in the cases of Visa Inc., et al. v. Osborn and Visa Inc., et al v. Stoumbos.
FTC to issue second Federal Register notice about e-cigarette industry
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced last week that it will issue a second Federal Register notice on proposed compulsory process orders to marketers of electronic cigarettes. The goal will be to obtain information about their sales and marketing expenditures.
EEOC settles with BNV Home Care Agency for $125,000 after genetic discrimination allegations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced this week that BNV Home Care Agency Inc., a provider of companionship and home care services for seniors throughout New York City, will pay $125,000 after allegations of genetic discrimination.
ABC Phones of North Carolina settles allegations of sexual harassment with $50,000
WILMINGTON, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced this week that ABC Phones of North Carolina, which does business as A Wireless, will pay $50,000 after allegations of same-sex sexual harassment.
Farmers Insurance Exchange to pay $225,000 to resolve race discrimination allegations
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced this week that Farmers Insurance Exchange will pay $225,000 after allegations of race discrimination and retaliation.
Massachusetts attorney general cites M&G Drywall for allegedly failing to pay employees
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week that M&G Drywall Corp. and owner Miguel Guzman of Brockton were cited $22,875 for failing to pay their employees.
Bayer CropScience to pay $75,000 after allegations it misled consumers about pesticides
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week that Bayer CropScience, the world's largest agrochemical company, will pay $75,000 and change advertising practices after allegations it misled consumers about the potential risk its pesticides pose to bees and the environment.
Nevada Attorney General leads 21-state coalition against DoL's new overtime rule
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) – Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt announced this week the filing of a motion for preliminary injunction and request for expedited consideration on behalf of 21 coalition states in Nevada’s federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime rule.
Court orders Exxon and outside auditor to provide documents to N.Y. attorney general
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced last week that a judge ordered ExxonMobil (Exxon) and its outside auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), to comply with a subpoena issued by Schneiderman’s office in a case involving potential law violations by Exxon.