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EPA: D.C. Circuit Court extends deadline for farmers to comply with CERCLA, EPCRA provisions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Nov. 22 that the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals has extended the deadline for farmers to comply with two statutes—the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).
D.C. obtains restraining order against funeral home that allegedly defrauded families
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced Nov. 22 that his office has obtained a temporary restraining order against Austin Royster Funeral Home after allegations the company operated without a license and charged grieving families for services it never provided.
District of Columbia alleges former board president of non-profit real estate company embezzled
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced Nov 28 that his office has obtained a judgment against Rowena Scott, former board president of the non-profit Park Southern Neighborhood Corporation (PSNC), after allegations Scott used non-profit funds for personal use.
California attorney general: Major hospital system to pay $2 million after massive data breaches
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Nov. 22 that Cottage Health System and its affiliated hospitals will pay $2 million after allegations of failing to properly protect patient medical information.
New Jersey attorney general settles pay discrimination case with Hilton Homewood Suites
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division on Civil Rights announced Nov. 21 that a Hilton Homewood Suites hotel will pay $35,000 to a female ex-employee after allegations of paying her less than male coworkers for equal tasks.
Justice Department seeks to block AT&T acquisition of Time Warner
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Nov. 20 that it has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the proposed acquisition of Time Warner Inc. by AT&T/DirecTV over anti-competitive allegations.
Washington state targets Uber for massive data breach
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Nov. 28 that he has filed a multimillion-dollar consumer protection lawsuit against ride-sharing company Uber for allegations of violating the state’s laws related to data breaches.
Cigarette manufacturers release court-mandated statements about effects of tobacco
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Nov. 22 that major cigarette manufacturers in the United States have begun to issue court-ordered “corrective statements” on television and in daily newspapers.
Arizona attorney general lauds new FCC rules protecting consumers from robocalls
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Nov. 16 that he agreed with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to adopt new rules to protect consumers from unwanted robocalls.
Justice Department alleges Springfield, Ill., violated Fair Housing Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced a lawsuit Nov. 28 against the city of Springfield, Illinois, alleging violating the Fair Housing Act through discrimination against persons with disabilities.
FTC settles deceptive marketing allegations with 3 Florida dietary supplement sellers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 20 that three companies based in Venice, Florida have settled allegations of deceptively marketing dietary supplements.
FTC alleges academic journal publishers deceived authors
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 22 that a federal court granted a preliminary injunction against various academic journal publishers after alleged deceptive practices.
Alimentation Couche-Tard to divest 3 Alabama retail fuel stations after FTC deal
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 22 that Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ACT), a retail fuel station and convenience store operator, will divest three fuel stations in Alabama after allegations its proposed acquisition of Jet-Pep Inc. would violate federal antitrust law.
American Airlines to pay nearly $10 million in massive disability discrimination lawsuit
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Nov. 20 that American Airlines and Envoy Air will pay $9.8 million in stock after allegations of nationwide disability discrimination.
Department of Labor extends transition period for exemptions in fiduciary rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Labor announced Nov. 27 that it will extend the special transition period for the fiduciary rule’s best interest contract exemption and the principal transactions exemption.
EEOC says New Jersey company paid Chinese workers less than other employees
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Nov. 22 that Chas. S. Winner Inc., doing business as Winner Ford of Cherry Hill and Winner Ford, will pay $150,000 after allegations of federal pay discrimination.
EEOC: St. Louis manufacturing company committed disability discrimination
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Nov. 21 that a federal judge ruled in its favor in a case against Amsted Rail Co. Inc.
FTC obtains temporary ban against New York office supply scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 8 that a federal court has temporarily halted an office supply scam that bilked small businesses and non-profits out of thousands of dollars.
FTC: Federal court halts Georgia debt collection scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 8 that a federal court temporarily halted a Georgia-based debt collection business from allegedly tricking people into paying for debts they actually did not owe.
FTC: Operators of illegal robocall scheme agree to settle
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 8 that the operators of an allegedly illegal robocall scheme have agreed to a settlement.