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Massachusetts construction company $160,000 for wage violations on nine public projects in state
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced on July 12 that a New Hampshire-based construction company will pay roughly $160,000 for allegations of failing to pay employees the proper prevailing wage and overtime for nine public works projects completed between 2014 and 2015.
EPA reaches agreement with pharmaceutical company over allegations of violating hazardous waste regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 13 that it reached an agreement with Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc. after allegations that the company had violated hazardous waste regulations at its pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Salisbury, Md.
California AG decries U.S. Department of Education for new proposal related to deceptive practices in education
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced on July 13 that he criticized the U.S. Department of Education for its proposal setting forth a new rulemaking process for deceptive practices in education. The process would replace two rules that protect students.
New York announces penalties for medi-van company charged with Medicaid fraud
BINGHAMTON, New York (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced July 13 that Kenneth Cohn and Sharon Cohn and Yellow Medi-Van and Taxi Inc. have been convicted on Medicaid fraud and related charges.
U.S. secures $35 million settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturer over oxycodone allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced July 11 that Mallinckrodt LLC, a pharmaceutical company that manufactures generic oxycodone, will pay $35 million after allegations of violating the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
Massachusetts AG leads coalition against Remington in defective rifle trigger case
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced on July 7 that her office is leading a coalition of 14 attorneys general in attempting to hold Remington responsible for harm caused by the company’s allegedly defective rifle triggers.
Florida AG secures settlement with Avis over alleged hidden charges to consumers
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on July 11 that Avis Budget Car Rental System LLC, which owns the Avis, Budget and Payless car rental companies, has settled a case involving add-on fees for cashless tolls in Florida and other related add-on charges.
DOJ closes case examining possible Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times merger
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division released a statement on July 12 after closing its case examining the potential acquisition of the Chicago Sun-Times by tronc Inc., the owner of the Chicago Tribune.
EPA settles with two Southern California plastic product manufacturers
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced July 13 that two Southern California plastic product manufacturers will settle allegations of violating the federal Clean Water Act. According to the EPA, both companies already have returned to compliance with the law.
SEC's market abuse unit accuses scientist of insider trading
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission announced July 12 that it has charged Fei Yan, a research scientist, with insider trading.
FTC settles with four paint companies that allegedly used deceptive ads
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission announced July 11 that four paint companies have agreed to settle allegations of deceptively promoting their products as emission free or containing zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
FTC obtains court orders against two Md. office supply operations that allegedly tricked consumers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission announced July 11 that it has obtained court orders against two Maryland-based office supply operations that allegedly tricked small businesses, nonprofit organizations and other consumers into buying overpriced supplies they never actually ordered.
EEOC targets candle business that allegedly fired employee who complained of sexual harassment
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 7 against Amy’s Country Candles LLC, a manufacturer and purveyor of scented candles with headquarters in Harvey, Louisana, for allegations of firing an employee who complained about sexual harassment.
FTC approves monitor in Endo Pharmaceuticals pay-for-delay case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission announced July 11 that it has approved Quantic Regulatory Services LLC as a monitor in the agency’s case against Endo Pharmaceutics Inc. for alleged antitrust violations.
EEOC accuses North Carolina call support center of discriminating against disabled employee
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 12 against Advanced Home Care, a nonprofit corporation in North Carolina that operates a call support center in High Point, for allegations of discriminating against a disabled employee.
EEOC secures $31,000 settlement with Nebraska bank after pay discrimination allegations
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Heritage Bank, a company based in Wood River, Nebraska, will pay $30,598 to a woman to whom it allegedly paid less than a man.
SEC charges 13 individuals in alleged cold-calling scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission announced July 12 that it has charged 13 individuals involved in two alleged cold calling scams that bilked more than a hundred victims out of more than $10 million.
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Washington AG continues to take on campaign finance in newest lawsuit
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on July 11 that his office filed a complaint in Thurston County Superior Court against the Service Employees International Union Leadership Council 14, also known as SEIU Washington State Council, for allegations of campaign finance violations.
Connecticut AG files lawsuit against family practitioner for alleged Medicaid scam
Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and state Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby announced on July 13 that his office filed a False Claims Act lawsuit against Dr. Ramil Mansourov and his company, Ramil Mansourov LLC.
California AG takes action against Canadian cigarette for alleged violation of state health laws
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced on July 13 that he filed a lawsuit against Grand River Enterprises Six Nations (GRE), a Canadian cigarette manufacturer, for allegedly failing to comply with California laws regarding tobacco sales and illegally selling the product in the state.