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FTC approves order with Warner Bros. over 'Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 21 that, following a public comment period, it has approved a final consent order with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. that settles charges the company failed to adequately disclose that it paid online influencers to post gameplay videos.
DoJ settles with JPMorgan subsidiary in Hong Kong over corruption allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Department of Justice announced Nov. 17 that JPMorgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Limited (JPMorgan APAC), a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of multinational bank JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMC), will pay $72 million after allegations of gaining advantages for bank deals by awarding important jobs to relatives and friends of Chinese government officials.
SEC charges Patrick Carter, 808 Renewable Energy Corp. with fraud
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges Nov. 17 against Patrick Carter, the founder and CEO of 808 Renewable Energy Corp., and other individuals over allegations of defrauding investors.
EEOC alleges Spec Formliners paid female sales reps less than male counterparts
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Nov. 17 against Spec Formliners Inc. of Santa Ana, California, over allegations of paying a female sales representative less than a male sales representative.
OnSite Solutions to pay EEOC penalty of $50,000 to settle allegations of race discrimination
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Nov. 15 that automobile detailing business OnSite Solutions LLC will pay $50,000 to settle allegations of race discrimination.
Arizona attorney general targets Arch Vacations, alleges Consumer Fraud Act violations
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark
Brnovich announced a lawsuit Oct. 14 against Phoenix-based Arch Vacations Inc.
and its president, Darlene Ziebell, alleging violations of the Arizona
Consumer Fraud Act.
FTC announces $30 million court-ordered judgment against Pure Green Coffee Extract pitchman
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 14 that a U.S. district court judge issued a summary decision and $30 million judgment against the Nicholas Scott Congleton, the pitchman behind a product known as Pure Green Coffee Extract. Congleton allegedly had been deceiving consumers through false weight-loss claims, bogus testimonials and fake news websites.
FTC grants preliminary injunction against multiple defendants in trucking industry fraud case
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Oct. 17 that a federal judge has granted its request for a preliminary injunction against two people and their companies for allegations of tricking small commercial trucking companies into paying them for federal and state motor carrier registrations.
Justice Department settles with Omnicare for $28 million, resolving kickback allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Oct. 17 that Omnicare Inc., the nation’s largest nursing home pharmacy, will pay $28.125 million after allegations it solicited and received illegal kickbacks from pharmaceutical manufacturer Abbott Laboratories.
EPA announces settlement with Albaugh after allegations of FIFRA violations
LENEXA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Oct. 13 it has settled with Albaugh LLC after allegations the company violated the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) by misbranding pesticides. Albaugh will pay a penalty of $112,684.
Arizona leads coalition urging Supreme Court to protect consumers in class action settlements
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Oct. 19 that he is leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general from across the nation to protect consumers from class action settlement process abuses.
FTC: NetSpend deceives consumers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 10 that it charged prepaid card company NetSpend Corporation with multiple allegations of customer deception.
FTC finalizes amendments to Used Car Rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 10 that it has made final amendments to its Used Car Rule.
FTC seeks public comments on proposed changes to Contact Lens Rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 10 that is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the Contact Lens Rule, in addition to a multitude of other issues related to the rule.
Pennsylvania attorney general targets defunct Danville furniture store for alleged deception
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Bruce R. Beemer announced a lawsuit Oct. 19 against Rudy’s Mart, a defunct Danville furniture store, and owner Patricia Robinson for allegations of accepting payment for furniture never delivered.
EPA alleges Behr Iron and Metal releases harmful lead into air
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Nov. 9 that it issued a notice of violation to Behr Iron and Metal of Rockford, Illinois, for allegedly exceeding the health-based standards that limit air emissions of lead.
NFL agrees to multistate deal resolving antitrust allegations against price floor policy
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — The National Football League (NFL) has agreed to resolve antitrust concerns about its league-wide mandatory price floor policy, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Nov. 15.
Adobe Systems pays penalty, agrees to update security measures after alleged data breach
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — Adobe Systems Inc. has agreed to resolve claims related to a 2013 data breach, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Nov. 11.
Justice Department alleges immigration violations against two Washington state companies
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Justice Department announced a lawsuit Nov. 14 against two Washington state-based companies, Washington Potato Company and Pasco Processing LLC, alleging violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Massachusetts attorney general backs Labor Department's Persuader Rule interpretation
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Oct. 13 she has led a group of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the U,S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) revised interpretation of the Persuader Rule, a longstanding provision of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA).