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New Jersey secures $275,000 from brokerage firm that allegedly mismanaged conservation group account
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Securities, announced Dec. 20 that Garden State Securities Inc., a brokerage firm in Red Bank, will pay $275,000 to resolve allegations of failing to reasonably supervise a broker involved with the company.
Advance Auto Parts settles allegations of religious discrimination
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division on Civil Rights announced Dec. 22 that Advance Auto Parts will pay $10,000 to a former employee after allegations it cut his work hours after he asked for time off to observe his Jewish faith.
Justice Department settles with 2 physician groups after kickbacks allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 19 that EmCare Inc. (EmCare) and Physician’s Alliance Ltd (PAL) have agreed to settle kickback allegations.
Justice Department: Oil and gas company violated False Claims Act during natural gas extraction
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 19 that Citation Oil & Gas Corp. and its affiliates, Citation 2002 Investment Limited Partnership and Citation 2004 Investment Limited Partnership (collectively, “Citation”), will pay $2.25 million after allegations of violating the False Claims Act during natural gas extraction from federal lands.
U.S., Pennsylvania reach agreement with company that allegedly violated Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 20 that ArcelorMittal Monessen LLC (AMM) will settle allegations of violating the Clean Air Act with a payment of $1.5 million divided equally between the U.S. and the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. AMM will also implement air pollution controls worth roughly $2 million.
U.S. secures $210 million from pharmaceutical company in kickback case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 20 that United Therapeutics Corporation (UT), a pharmaceutical company in Silver Spring, Maryland, will pay $210 million after allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Justice Department: $3.7 billion recovered in fraud, false claims cases in fiscal 2017
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 21 that during the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, it secured more than $3.7 billion in settlements and judgments from fraud and false claims cases.
FTC finalizes divestiture order to allow Mars to continue acquisition of pet care company VCA
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Dec. 19 that it has finalized a settlement agreement with Mars Inc. that will allow the company to continue its $9.1 billion acquisition of pet care company VCA Inc. The approval of the final order comes after the end of a public comment period.
FTC approves application for Fresenius to establish dialysis clinic in Michigan
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Dec. 19 it has approved an application by Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, allowing the company to establish a new outpatient clinic in a location where it previously divested a clinic.
New York secures $8 million for Tenant Restitution Fund in settlement with major landlord
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Dec. 20 that Steve Croman, a major landlord in New York City, has agreed to settle allegations of illegal business practices.
New York auto dealership group accused of deception claims
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a lawsuit Dec. 20 against Victory Motors LLC (Victory Mitsubishi of Larchmont) and Victory Auto Group LLC (Victory Suzuki of the Bronx) for allegations of deception.
EEOC: Michigan restaurant discriminated against at least 3 pregnant employees
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Dec. 15 that Ichiban Japanese Restaurant LLC will pay $35,000 after allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
EEOC: Tennessee cruise company pays $50,000 after retaliation allegations
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Dec. 18 that American Queen Steamboat Company, a cruise business in Memphis, will pay $50,000 after allegations of retaliation.
EEOC: North Dakota company settles sexual orientation discrimination with $70,000 penalty
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Dec. 20 that Rocky Mountain Casing Crews (RMCC) will pay a $70,000 penalty after allegations of sexual harassment and sexual orientation discrimination.
North Carolina Bojangles' restaurant settles sex harassment case, pays $15,000 penalty
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Dec. 20 that Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc., a fast food chain corporation with headquarters in North Carolina, has agreed to pay $15,000 penalty after allegations of sex harassment and discrimination.
EEOC: North Dakota hospital fired pregnant employee
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Dec. 20 that Trinity Health, which does business as Trinity Hospital in Minot, North Dakota, has agreed to a $95,000 settlement after allegations of pregnancy and disability discrimination.
U.S. New York settle with Honeywell in Onondaga Lake Superfund site case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 20 it has joined with the New York State Office of the Attorney General (NYSOAG) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to settle with Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) and Onondaga County over allegations of contaminating Onondaga Lake.
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Justice Department: Major oncology group violated False Claims Act, will pay $26 million
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 12 that 21st Century Oncology Inc. and certain subsidiaries will pay $26 million after allegations of False Claims Act violations.
Justice Department: Three companies liable for Sheboygan Superfind site to pay $4.5 million
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 12 that Tecumseh Products Co., Thomas Industries Inc., and Wisconsin Public Service Corp. will pay more than $4.5 million after allegations of natural resource damages at the Sheboygan River & Harbor Superfund Site.
FTC, FCC sign memorandum to coordinate consumer protection on Internet
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Dec. 11 that they intend to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to coordinate different efforts to protect consumers online after the Restoring Internet Freedom order.