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EPA: Macy's to pay $375,000 to resolve hazardous waste violations
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Oct. 25 that Macy’s Retail Holdings Inc. (Macy’s) will pay $375,000, correct violations and develop an environmental training program for employees after allegations of hazardous waste regulation violations.
District of Columbia targets abusive employers who fail to pay minimum wage
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced Oct. 24 that his office is launching a comprehensive plan to hold abusive employers accountable for the wages they owe employees.
California asks DeVos: Don't exempt student loan servicers from state law enforcement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Oct. 24 that he has joined a coalition of attorneys general in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, urging her to reject attempts by student loan servicers to secure immunity from enforcement and oversight.
California receives $29 million in multi-state settlement with Deutsche Bank
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Oct. 25 that Deutsche Bank will pay $220 million in a multi-state settlement after allegations of fraudulent manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). California will receive about $29 million of the settlement funds.
Arizona alleges Bisbee's plastic bag ban violates state laws
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Oct. 24 that the plastic and carryout bag regulations enacted by the city of Bisbee violate state law.
New Jersey alleges Mahwah Township discriminates against Orthodox Jews
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced a lawsuit Oct. 24 against the Mahwah Township Council and the township of Mahwah for allegations of discriminating against Orthodox Jewish people.
California to receive $7 million of nationwide settlement with General Motors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Oct. 19 that General Motors Company (GM) will pay $120 million after allegations it hid safety issues for defective ignition switches in its vehicles. The settlement involves 49 states and the District of Columbia and California will receive $7 million.
California accuses administration of failure to comply with Freedom of Information Act
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a lawsuit Oct. 17 against the Trump administration, alleging failure to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
California, New Mexico allege Interior Department illegally repealed Valuation Rule
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced a lawsuit Oct. 17 against the U.S. Department of Interior, alleging it illegally repealed the Valuation Rule.
DeVos' delay of Gainful Employment Rule sparks California suit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a lawsuit Oct. 17 against the U.S. Department of Education over allegations of unlawfully delaying parts of the Gainful Employment Rule.
California seeks to force federal government to pay October insurance subsidies
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a motion Oct. 18 to force the government to continue paying insurance subsidies that millions of Americans use to help lower out-of-pocket medical costs.
GE to make incentive payments until completing divestiture of GE Water
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Oct. 17 that General Electric (GE) has agreed to make incentive payments until it completes its global divestiture of GE Water, a move originally undertaken to resolve anticompetitive concerns after the company acquired Baker Hughes Inc.
U.S. accuses Japanese manufacturer of price fixing
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Oct. 18 that Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation in Japan has been indicted by a federal grand jury for participating in a conspiracy to fix prices for electrolytic capacitors sold in the United States.
FTC, 11 states create 'Operation Game of Loans' to combat debt relief scammers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission announced Oct. 13 that, along with 11 states and the District of Columbia, it will coordinate an initiative aimed at deceptive student loan relief scams.
Orchid farm to pay settlement after EEOC lawsuit
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 16 that Dash Dream Plant Inc., an orchid grower in Merced County, California, will pay $110,000 after allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
Farmer John settles sexual harassment allegations for $100K
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 16 that Clougherty Packing LLC, doing business as Farmer John, a meat processing company in Los Angeles, will pay $100,000 after allegations of sexual harassment.
U.S. bans California drug distributor for alleged adulterated supplements
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Oct. 13 that Custompax Inc. of Fremont, California, and owner and chief executive officer Cedric P. Ling have been banned by a federal court in California from distributing adulterated dietary supplements.
EEOC accuses Idaho company of disability discrimination
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Oct. 2 against Jackson Energy, a division of Jackson Food Stores, for allegations of disability discrimination.
EEOC: Children's Home refused to consider male employee for position in maternity care
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Oct. 2 against The Children’s Home Inc., a nonprofit children’s organization in Tampa, for allegations of refusing to consider a male employee for a promotion based on his sex.
Illinois Home Depot store allegedly fired employee because of disability
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Oct. 3 against Home Depot for allegations of discriminating against an employee who suffered a disability-related emergency.