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New Jersey AG asks IRS not to enact new law that could undermine New Jersey tax law
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced May 24 that he has asked the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to not enact a new law that he claims would undermine a recent New Jersey law.
New Mexico attorney general continues fight against Texas, federal government in water lawsuit
SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) – New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced May 23 that he filed counter-claims and answers to Texas and the United States government in the Texas v. New Mexico water lawsuit.
New Jersey attorney general settles two disability discrimination cases involving support dogs
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division on Civil Rights announced May 23 that they settled two separate disability discrimination cases that involved residents who were denied medically-prescribed support dogs by their housing complexes.
Maryland judge bars individual from mortgage industry after allegedly violating order
BALTIMORE, Md. (Legal Newsline) – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced May 21 that Gary L. Klopp, an executive in the mortgage industry, has been barred from the industry for two years and ordered to pay $525,000 by U.S. District Judge Richard Bennett.
Search Fund Accelerator settles Massachusetts wage dispute for nearly $550,000
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced May 24 that Search Fund Accelerator (SFA) and its President Timothy Bovard and Treasurer Jeremy Silverman will pay $550,187 to settle allegations of violating the state’s wage and hour laws.
Massachusetts attorney general alleges three construction companies failed to pay proper wage to workers
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced May 18 that her office cited three construction companies in the commonwealth more than $155,000 over allegations they all failed to pay the proper prevailing wage rate for work done on public works projects.
New York attorney general takes action against company that didn't show up for testimony
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced May 25 that her office instituted an order against Walker’s Manufactured Housing Inc. and its owner, Stanley Hall, mandating that they "explain their failure to sit for testimony" required by Underwood’s subpoena.
Mass. attorney general secures $244,000 from Delaware Life Insurance after concerns over annuity payments
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced May 24 that Delaware Life Insurance Co. will pay $244,000 over allegations it failed to provide payments and forms in a timely and accurate manner for certain annuity contracts.
Arizona attorney general alleges city gives illegal tax breaks for private developments
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced May 24 that his office filed a petition for special action asking the state’s Supreme Court to declare the city of Tempe is in violation state law when it gives tax breaks to private developments.
California attorney general secures $3.3 million from Cox Communications to settle hazardous waste allegations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced May 24 that Cox Communications California LLC (Cox) and other related entities will pay $3,318,700 to resolve allegations of unlawfully disposing hazardous waste.
Hawaii Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of state's use tax scheme
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Legal Newsline) – Hawaii Attorney General Russell A. Suzuki announced May 22 that the state’s Supreme Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the state’s use tax scheme in the case CompUSA Stores LP v. State of Hawaii, Department of Taxation.
Illinois attorney general approves of passage of Career Preservation and Student Loan Repayment Act
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced May 24 that she supports the Illinois House’s passing of legislation that prevents a student loan borrower’s professional license getting suspended if the borrower is not making payments.
North Carolina AG files complaint against Insys Therapeutics for alleged fentanyl kickback scheme
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced May 21 that he filed a complaint against Insys Therapeutics Inc. for allegations of deceptive marketing and sales practices in violation of the Fair Claims Act.
South Carolina AG suing feds over plans to end mixed oxide project along Savannah River
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced May 22 that he plans to sue the United States, the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Nuclear Security Administration, and their respective officers in their official capacities over allegations the U.S. plans to terminate the MOX (Mixed Oxide) Project at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina.
Dollar General subsidiary will pay $70,000 for sexual harassment allegations
OXFORD, Miss. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 22 that Dolgencorp LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dollar General Corporation retail chain, will pay $70,000 after allegations of sexual harassment.
Heritage Home Group fined $50,000 for firing employee with diabetes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 22 that Heritage Home Group LLC will pay $50,000 after allegations of disability discrimination.
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Arkansas AG certifies ballot titles for proposals to raise the minimum wage, authorize casino gambling
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced May 23 that she is certifying ballot titles for proposals to raise the minimum wage, authorize casino gaming and revise the legislative redistricting process.
EEOC: Happy Jack's Casino revoked job offer after applicant tested positive for prescribed medication
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 18 that M.G. Oil Company, which does business as Happy Jack’s Casino, will pay $45,000 after allegations of disability discrimination.
DOJ: Pfizer will pay $23.85 million to resolve massive kickback scheme allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced May 24 that Pfizer Inc., a major pharmaceutical company in New York, will pay $23.85 million after allegations of a massive kickback scheme.
DOJ reaches settlements with 2 Hawaiian fishing companies accused of polluting ocean
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced May 24 that Triple Dragon LLC and Capt. Millions III LLC, two fishing companies headquartered in Hawaii, agreed to settle allegations of illegal ocean pollution.