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PayPal settles allegations related to its Venmo peer-to-peer transaction service
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced May 24 that it approved a settlement with PayPal Inc. that resolves allegations the company’s peer-to-peer payment service, Venmo, misled consumers about how transfers to external bank accounts worked.
Judge dismisses FTC's antitrust complaint against Impax Laboratories
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced May 24 that its antitrust complaint against generic pharmaceutical company Impax Laboratories Inc. has been dismissed by Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell.
Douglas N. Higgins utility cited by OSHA after employee dies on job
NAPLES, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced that it cited Douglas N. Higgins Inc., a utility company based in South Florida, over allegations that an employee at the company suffered fatal injuries on the job.
OSHA cites C & D Technologies for alleged unsafe lead levels
MILWAUKEE, WI (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced that it cited C & D Technologies Inc. for allegedly exposing its employees to lead and failing to implement an effective lead management program.
EEOC accuses Buffalo staffing company of not hiring black applicants
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit May 17 against Staffing Solutions of WNY Inc., staffing company in Buffalo, for allegations of hiring discrimination based on race.
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EEOC: South Carolina child development center fired employee over drug prescription
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 15 that Foothills Child Development Center Inc. will provide monetary relief to a former employee after allegations of disability discrimination.
EEOC case against Scion Dental can continue to trial
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 11 that Scion Dental Inc. has been ordered to face trial for alleged race discrimination brought forth by an EEOC lawsuit.
EEOC settles $850,000 harassment case with Californian company
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 10 that Goodwill Industries and affiliate company Calidad Industries Inc. will pay $850,000 after allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.
Massachusetts attorney general urges Congress to fund Legal Services Corporation
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced May 14 that she and Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman are leading led a bipartisan coalition of 39 state attorneys general in urging Congress to fund the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the fiscal year 2019 commerce, justice, science and related agencies appropriations bill.
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FTC alleges telemarketing scheme duped consumers out of thousands of dollars
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced May 16 that it charged two individuals in Utah, as well as their telemarketing operation, for allegations of deceiving consumers about bogus work-at-home programs.
New York accuses pet store chain of rampant abuse while selling puppies
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York acting attorney general Barbara D. Underwood announced a lawsuit May 16 against Bell Pet Company LLC and owners Theodore and Sheila Bell for allegedly selling puppies without having had the dogs examined by a veterinarian, which is mandated under state law.
FTC settles with operator of invention patent services scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced May 10 that Scott Cooper and his companies, World Patent Marketing Inc. and Desa Industries Inc., will settle allegations of customer deception and accept a ban on participating in the invention promotion industry.
Texas targets Purdue Pharma for alleged role in opioid epidemic
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced May 15 that his office has filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma for allegedly fueling Texas' and the nation’s opioid epidemic.
Montana attorney general supports proposed coal port expansion in Washington state
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) — Montana Attorney General Tim Fox announced May 9 that he has joined a coalition of states supporting a proposed coal port expansion in Washington state.
Florida targets pharmaceutical companies for alleged role in opioid epidemic
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced May 15 that her office is suing a group of major pharmaceutical companies for their alleged role in the national opioid epidemic.
EPA settles with 2 plastic manufacturers after alleged violation of Clean Water Act
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced May 16 that Modern Concepts Inc. and Double R. Trading Inc., two plastic manufacturers in Southern California, will pay a total of $35,000 for allegations of violating the Clean Water Act.
California attorney general opposes Texas' efforts to repeal Affordable Care Act
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced May 16 that he joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general to intervene in a lawsuit brought forth against the United States by Texas over the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Arizona secures $340,000 from HVAC company for allegedly illegally calling 25,000 consumers
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich recently announced that Desert Valley Aire Inc. will pay $340,000 for allegations of consistently calling consumers registered on the “Do Not Call” list.
California urges appeals court to reconsider decision to strike down fiduciary rule
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced May 17 that he has joined the attorneys general of New York and Oregon in urging the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its decision to deny the states’ motion to intervene in a case regarding Obama-era regulations for financial advisers.
Nevada targets Purdue Pharma for alleged role in opioid epidemic
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) — Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt announced May 15 that his office filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma LP – a pharmaceutical company – and its affiliates for allegations of deceptive marketing and contributing to the opioid epidemic.