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FTC accuses Qualcomm of anti-competitive monopoly tactics
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 17 that it has filed a complaint in federal court against Qualcomm Inc. for allegedly using anti-competitive tactics to keep its monopoly related to key semiconductor devices.
District of Columbia settles class action lawsuit related to tax-lien statute
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) —District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced Jan. 18 that the district will settle a class action lawsuit filed by Boies, Schiller & Flexner on behalf of property owners who lost homes and home equity because of the district’s tax-sale foreclosure system.
Matson to pay $725,000 for alleged Clean Water Act violations in Honolulu Harbor
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Jan. 19 that Matson Terminals Inc. has agreed to pay $725,000 in civil penalties after allegations of Clean Water Act violations related to a September 2013 molasses spill into Honolulu Harbor.
Consumer financial board alleges CityFinancial Servicing, CitiMortgage misled consumers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) —The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Jan. 23 that it took separate actions against CitiFinancial Servicing and CitiMortgage Inc. for business practices involving struggling homeowners seeking options to save their homes.
Deutsche Bank to pay $7.2 billion for alleged role in financial crisis
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice announced Jan. 17 that Deutsche Bank has agreed to a $7.2 billion settlement after allegations it misled investors in the packaging, securitization, marketing, sale and issuance of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) between 2006 and 2007.
Justice Department targets Ahmet Okumus for alleged HSR Act violations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice announced a civil antitrust lawsuit Jan. 17, filed at the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), against Ahmet Okumus.
Medstar allegedly violated False Claims Act, to pay $12.7 million penalty
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice announced Jan. 13 that Medstar Ambulance will pay $12.7 million after allegations of knowingly submitting false claims to Medicare.
Western Union settles for $586 million after allegations of fraud, money laundering
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 19 that the Western Union Company (Western Union), a global money services business headquartered in Colorado, will forfeit $586 million after allegations of allowing consumer fraud and money laundering.
Washington secretary of state to pay $10,115 for alleged campaign finance violations
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Washington’s Secretary of State, Kim Wyman, will pay $10,115 for alleged campaign finance violations.
Volkswagen agrees to $4.3 billion in penalties
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice announced Jan. 11 that Volkswagen has agreed to $4.3 billion in penalties after allegations the company sold 590,000 diesel vehicles in the U.S. by using defeat devices to circumvent emissions tests.
McKesson distribution practices suspended in multiple states after alleged violations of CSA
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice announced Jan. 17 that McKesson Corporation (McKesson), a pharmaceutical drug distributor in the United States, will pay $150 million in civil penalties after allegedly violating the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
Massachusetts Medicaid Fraud Division recovered more than $80 million in 2016
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Jan. 11 that during 2016 her office recovered more than $80 million for the state’s Medicaid program.
MB2 Dental Solutions in Texas to pay $8.45 million after allegedly violating federal, state laws
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Jan. 12 that MB2 Dental Solutions (MB2) and 21 affiliated pediatric dental practices have agreed to pay $8.45 million after allegedly violating the federal False Claims Act (FCA) and the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act (TMFPA).
Ala. court backs state AG in case against MOWA band of Choctaw Native Americans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced Jan. 13 that the Mobile County Circuit Court has ruled in favor of the state in a case against the MOWA band of Choctaw Native Americans (Choctaw Entertainment Center) in Mount Vernon.
Cigna agrees to comply with New York mental health coverage laws
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Jan. 23 that Cigna has agreed to comply with New York mental health coverage laws.
Florida attempts to enforce settlement requirements against tobacco companies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced an enforcement motion Jan. 18 against TG Brands LLC, formerly known as Lignum-2 LLC (ITG), and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR) to enforce the explicit terms of the tobacco settlement agreement dated Aug. 25, 1997.
Washington business to pay $5.275 million after alleged employee payment issues
SPOKANE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice announced Jan. 23 that Washington River Protection Solutions LLC (WRPS) will pay $5.275 million after allegations of submitting false claims to the Department of Energy (DOE) about overtime and premium pay on a contract assignment.
Costco to pay $11.75 million to resolve allegations of violating Controlled Substance Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice announced Jan. 19 that Costco Wholesale will pay $11.75 million after allegations its pharmacies violated the Controlled Substance Act.
U.S. settles with Meadowvale Dairy after allegations of Clean Water Act violations
ROCK VALLEY, Iowa (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Jan. 19 that Meadowvale Dairy LLC will pay $160,000 and make changes to its business practices after allegations of violating the Clean Water Act at its animal feeding operations in Rock Valley, Iowa.
New York supports EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Update Rule
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Jan. 19 that his office has filed a motion in District of Columbia.District Court seeking to intervene in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Cross-State Air Pollution Update Rule.