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SEC: Investment advisory firm to pay $630,000 in disgorgement, penalties
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Oct. 31 that Millennium Management LLC will pay more than $630,000 after allegations of a U.S. stock short-selling scheme.
FTC reaches settlement with Chicago operators of alleged fake debt collection scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 1 that the agency and the Illinois Attorney General have reached settlements with the operators of a fake debt collection scheme in the Chicago area. The operators will be banned from the debt collection business and from selling debt portfolios.
Administrative law judge upholds FTC complaint against 1-800 Contacts; Company is appealing
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Oct. 30 that Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell upheld an agency complaint against 1-800 Contacts, which the FTC says created anti-competitive agreements with rival businesses.
FTC secures more than $760,000 from alleged fake rental property scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Oct. 30 that it has obtained a court order against two individuals for their role an alleged rental property scheme.
New York says health insurance company failed limited English proficiency enrollees
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) —New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Oct. 31 that Molina Health Care of New York (Molina), formerly Total Care of New York (Total Care), will change certain business practices and pay $25,000 in penalties after allegedly violating rules related to limited English proficiency notices.
California joins 36-state coalition urging Supreme Court to reconsider 'physical presence' retail rule
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Nov. 3 he has joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the “physical presence” rule.
New York City Board of Elections to restore 117,000 to voter registration list
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice and the U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announced Oct. 31 that the Board of Elections in the city of New York (NYCBOE) will settle allegations of removing voters from voter registration rolls in violation of Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA).
Virginia labor union to pay $30,000 to settle race discrimination charge
RICHMOND, V.A. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 23 that Local 100 of the United Labor Unions, a multi-state service workers’ union, will pay $30,000 after allegations of face discrimination.
Kaiser Aluminum reinstates job offer after disability discrimination settlement
SPOKANE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 24 that Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, the United States’ leading producer of fabricated aluminum, has agreed to pay $175,000 and reinstate an offer to a worker after allegations of disability discrimination.
EEOC targets dental surgery practice over alleged company-mandated retirement age
SPOKANE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Oct. 25 against Professional Endodontics P.C., a dental surgery practice with headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, for allegations of firing an employee because of her age.
Ruby Tuesday in Florida pays $45,000 to resolve alleged age discrimination
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 26 that Ruby Tuesday Inc., a corporation with headquarters in Georgia that does business in South Florida, will pay $45,000 after allegations of age discrimination.
Michigan joins bipartisan coalition urging health care companies to help curb opioid addiction
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced Oct. 20 he has joined a bipartisan group of attorneys general in drafting a letter to health care companies with pharmacy benefit management (PBM) programs, urging them to take steps to curb prescription opioid abuse.
Washington state continues fight against campaign finance violations
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Oct. 27 that his office has filed a complaint against the Clark County Republican Central Committee for alleged campaign finance violations.
FTC details decline in U.S. cigarette sales
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission announced Oct. 25 that it released a report detailing a decline in the number of cigarettes sold by major wholesalers and retailers from 253.8 billion in 2014 to 244.2 billion in 2015.
FTC shuts down two alleged tech support scams
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission announced Oct. 26 that the operators of two tech support scams will settle FTC charges of duping consumers into purchasing unnecessary repairs for their supposedly virus-infected computers.
Sessions settles cases with two tax-exempt groups suing IRS
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Oct. 26 that the U.S. Department of Justice has settled with two tax-exempt-status groups that were delayed by the Internal Revenue Service based on inappropriate criteria.
Virginia: Internet lender to pay $264,000 after violating state's Consumer Protection Act
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) — Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring announced Oct. 25 that Investment Evolution Corporation, doing business as Mr. Amazing Loans (Mr. Amazing Loans), will pay $264,000 in restitution after allegations of violating the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA).
New York secures refunds for homeowners victimized by contractor scam
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Oct. 25 that Tri-State Paving and its principals, Richard Attenborough, III and Stevee Paige Castle-Lagerquist, will pay $10,000 in state penalties and $33,400 in refunds after allegations of deceptive practices and state law violations.
N.Y. AG's office testifies about Equifax data breach to House committee
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Oct. 25 that his office has testified before the House Financial Services Committee regarding data security and the Equifax data breach.
Florida seeks to secure $200,000 for consumers victimized by alleged air conditioning scam
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Oct. 23 that her office is seeking refunds of more than $200,000 for consumers victimized by an alleged air conditioning sales scam perpetrated by Complete Eco Home Services LLC, doing business as the Green Club Home Services LLC.