Mark Iandolo News
Florida targets construction company that allegedly duped victims of Hurricane Irma
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced April 27 that her office has filed a complaint against Carlson Enterprises LLC, a construction company based in Jacksonville, for allegedly duping consumers by taking payments for services it never rendered.
California attorney general leads coalition trying to protect CFPB's investigative authority
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced April 26 he is leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general in protecting the investigative authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
New Jersey secures $499,000 from construction company that underpaid workers
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and U.S. attorney Craig Carpenito announced May 2 that Ranco Construction will pay $499,000 after allegedly paying its workers below the standard hourly minimum for work done on public construction projects.
Justice Department: Cigarette manufacturers must post 'corrective statements' to their websites
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced May 1 that cigarette companies in the U.S. will need to start posting “corrective statements” on their websites June 18 that address the effects of cigarette smoking.
New Jersey alleges auto group used used 'bait-and-switch' tactics against consumers
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a lawsuit May 1 against 21st Century Auto Group Inc. and owner Dmitry Zeldin for allegedly deceiving consumers despite already settling an agreement not to do so.
Connecticut rehabilitation center allegedly violated False Claims Act, to pay nearly $1.4 million
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and state Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby announced April 27 that New Era Rehabilitation Center and its co-founders and owners, Dr. Ebenezer Kolade and Dr. Christina Kolade, will pay $1,378,533 after allegations of false claims.
SEC: Panasonic bribed government official, to pay $143 million in penalties
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced April 30 that Panasonic Corp. will pay more than $143 million after allegations of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by engaging in bribery.
Washington state secures $6.3 million for victims of alleged tech support scam
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced April 19 that iYogi’s parent company in India will pay $6.3 million after allegations iYogi conducted a massive tech support scam.
Justice Department: Biotheranostics violated U.S. law when it billed Medicare for unnecessary tests
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced April 9 that Biotheranostics Inc. will pay $2 million after allegedly submitting false claims to Medicare for Breast Cancer Index (BCI) tests that were not necessary.
Lance Armstrong to pay $5 million to resolve PED allegations, USPS sponsorship
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced April 19 that former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong will pay $5 million after allegations he violated the False Claims Act when he used performance-enhancing drugs and methods (PEDs) while being sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
U.S. bans drug manufacturer Cantrell from distributing adulterated products
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced April 19 that Cantrell Drug Company (Cantrell) and co-owner and Chief Executive Officer James L. McCarley Jr., have been banned from distributing adulterated drugs in violation of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
“
Justice Department settles with consulting firm over alleged INA violations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced April 20 that Themesoft Inc. (Themesoft), a consulting and staffing company in the technology industry with headquarters in Texas, will pay civil penalties to resolve allegations it violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
FTC finds 29 funeral homes violated federal law
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced April 18 that it has found failures to disclose funeral home pricing information at 29 of the 134 funeral homes its investigators visited while working undercover in 2017.
FTC finalizes order against company that misled consumers about its products' health benefits
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced April 19 that, following a public comment period, it has approved a final consent order against Telomerase Activation Sciences Inc. and Noel Patton (collectively, TA Sciences) that resolves allegations of deceptive advertising.
SEC secures $35 million from Yahoo relating to massive 2014 data breach
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced April 24 that the entity formerly known as Yahoo! Inc. will pay $35 million after allegations of misleading investors following the one of the world's largest data breaches.
“
SEC proposes rules protecting investors
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced April 18 that it has voted to propose a package of rules and interpretations to protect retail investors.
New Jersey secures $45,000 for assembly worker allegedly fired for having asthma
TRENTON, NJ (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division on Civil Rights announced April 24 that Trane U.S. Inc. will pay $45,000 to a former employee after settling allegations it discriminated against an asthmatic worker.
Arizona secures $130,000 for consumers victimized by online auto sales fraud
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich recently announced that ABC Nissan, an auto dealer in Phoenix, has agreed to a $130,000 settlement after allegations of false advertising. The $130,000 will go toward restitution for consumers victimized by the alleged scheme.
California to fight Trump administration's new health care proposal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced April 23 that his office will fight the Trump administration’s proposal to allow insurers to sell allegedly inadequate, short-term health plans.
New York joins multistate coalition opposing Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced April 19 that he has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in submitting a letter to the Congress asking it to oppose the Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2018.