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EEOC alleges construction company fired employees because of disabilities
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Feb. 21 against Construction Corporation, a construction and industrial contractor in San Antonio, for allegations of disability discrimination.
FTC seeks consumer protection in legislation to limit telehealth eye care
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 12 that it has submitted staff comments to the Washington state Legislature about proposed legislation that would put limitations on the telehealth eye care industry in the state.
Kansas urges Supreme Court to support states' ban on electioneering near polling places
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Feb. 14 that he has joined a coalition of 11 state attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to find that states may lawfully ban electioneering near polls.
Consumer financial board releases 5-year strategic plan, refocuses mission
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Feb. 12 that it has released a five-year Strategic Plan, which includes updates to its mission, strategic goals and strategic objectives.
FTC targets nation's 3 largest dental supply companies, alleging anti-price discount conspiracy
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 12 that it has sued the nation' three largest dental supply companies over an alleged conspiracy to not provide discounts to a certain customer segment.
FTC mails $2.9 million to 72,836 victims of alleged payday loan scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 15 that it is mailing a total of more than $2.9 million to 72,836 victims of an alleged payday loan scheme conducted by CWB Services LLC.
Maine, FTC target alleged weight loss supplement scammers
AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) — Maine Attorney General Janet Mills announced Feb. 6 that the state will work with the Federal Trade Commission to take action against Marketing Architects Inc., a Minnesota company, for allegations of using false, misleading and deceptive claims while marketing and promoting the weight loss supplements “AF Plus” and “Final Trim.”
Kansas secures $39,000 from company that deceived students about loan consolidation
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Feb. 8 that Brelvis Consulting, a Florida company that does business as The Student Loan Help Center, will pay $39,000 to a consumer after allegations of violating consumer protection laws in Kansas.
California challenges EPA, Army Corp of Engineers over Clean Water Rule
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Feb. 6 that California will join a coalition of 11 states in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) over their decision to suspend the Clean Water Rule, which was enacted in 2015 under the Obama administration.
California urges Trump administration to respect consumer board's independence
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Feb. 7 he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the Trump administration to respect the independence of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
California accuses Justice Department of violating Freedom of Information Act
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Feb. 7 that his office has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and its Office of Justice Programs (OJP) over allegations of violating the Freedom of Information Act.
Arizona urges Supreme Court to protect consumers in Google class action case
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Feb. 8 he is leading a bipartisan coalition of 16 state attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect consumers from abuse in the Google referrer header privacy litigation class action settlement.
EEOC: Texas refinery fired 3 brothers fired due to blood disorder
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Feb. 13 against Signature Industrial Services LLC (SIS) for allegations of firing three laborers because of blood disorders.
EEOC accuses San Diego Italian restaurant of pregnancy discrimination
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Feb. 13 against Maurizio’s Trattoria Italiana LLC, a San Diego restaurant, for allegations of firing a female employee because of her pregnancy.
New York attorney general announces charges against pharmacy owner in Medicaid fraud case
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Feb. 15 that Arkady Goldin and Value Pharmacy Inc. (Value) have been charged with defrauding the New York State Medicaid Program out of millions of dollars.
Texas attorney general urges district court to uphold Arizona law preventing Israel boycott
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Feb. 9 that he and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed an amicus brief in a U.S. District Court case regarding an Arizona law that prevents state-funded contractors from boycotting Israel.
Oregon attorney general backs new data breach legislation
SALEM, Oregon (Legal Newsline) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Feb. 9 that she had testified before the Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee in support of data breach legislation, Senate Bill 1551. The bill was developed to strength data breach laws in the state after the Equifax breach affected 1.7 million consumers in Oregon.
EEOC: Michigan health care company violated religious discrimination laws
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Feb. 14 against Memorial Healthcare of Owosso, Michigan, for allegations of violating religious discrimination laws.
New York accuses Weinstein Company of rampant breaches of civil, human right laws
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Feb. 11 that his office has filed a lawsuit against The Weinstein Company (TWC), Harvey Weinstein, and Robert Weinstein, for allegations of violating civil rights, human rights and business laws in the state.
New York secures $75,000 for consumers victimized by alleged insurance scam
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Feb. 15 that Trustage Insurance Agency, an insurance company based in Iowa, will pay $75,000 in restitution, penalties, costs and fees after allegations of mailing solicitations for accidental death and dismemberment policies that appeared to come from New Yorkers’ credit unions.
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