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Indiana co. to pay $17.2M for making bribes
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- An Indiana medical device company will $17.2 million for bribes made in Latin America and China.
Humana, Arcadian ordered to divest assets
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Humana Inc. and Arcadian Management Services Inc. will have to divest assets relating to Arcadian's Medicare Advantage business in parts of five states if Humana wants to proceed with its acquisition of Arcadian, the Department of Justice has ruled.
Indiana SC says governor can't be compelled to testify
Daniels INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) -- The Indiana Supreme Court says Gov. Mitch Daniels cannot be compelled to give a deposition in a breach of contract lawsuit.
Federal judge tells DOJ to pay
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas will award attorney fees and litigation costs to the state of Arkansas to be paid by the Department of Justice for a 2009 lawsuit against the state.
EPA cites Realtor for lead paint law violations
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) -- The Environmental Protection Agency has cited a New York realty company for allegedly violating a federal law regarding the disclosure of information to tenants about lead-based paint hazards.
Federal judge orders hotel employees rehired
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge has ordered the Stamford Plaza Hotel and Conference Center to rehire 28 employees who were laid off after they expressed support for a union.
Pa. drug company pays $180K for claims issue
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A Pennsylvania pharmaceutical company will pay $180,000 to resolve claims that that it allegedly encouraged doctors to submit inflated claims to Medicare for imaging scans.
Complaint filed against Calif. nurses union
PLEASANTON, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- A nurse has filed federal unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against the California Nurses Association, alleging the union violated her rights as a worker by not refunding to her the appropriate amount of compulsory union dues.
HHS deems rate hikes excessive in nine states
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says requested increases in health insurance premiums from two companies for their customers in the states of Arizona, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming were "unreasonable."
Lockheed Martin to pay $15.85M for false claims allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The Department of Justice says Lockheed Martin Corporation will pay $15,850,000 to settle allegations that a subcontractor inflated the costs of tools from 1998 to 2005.
Feds tell FedEx to pay $3M for hiring discrimination
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs says FedEx will pay $3 million in back wages and interest to 21,635 applicants who were rejected for entry-level package handler and parcel assistant positions at 22 FedEx Ground facilities and one FedEx SmartPost facility.
Supreme Court rules against EPA 'strong arm'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The United States Supreme Court unanimously has ruled that "compliance orders" of the Environmental Protection Agency can be reviewed by the courts.
SEIU named again in labor complaint
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) -- An employee for a Seattle nonprofit has filed a complaint against the Service Employees International Union with the National Labor Relations Board.
NLRB touts union election record
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The National Labor Relations Board is implementing a controversial new rule April 30 to reduce "unnecessary litigation and "streamline" the election process.
Houston company responds to OSHA
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says it is citing the Piping Technology and Products Inc. for nine serious violations.
N.Y. men indicted for illegal asbestos removal
MALONE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York says two New York State residents have been indicted on 11 felony counts of illegal asbestos removal and disposal.
Ohio Senate mulling change to asbestos claims
Behrens COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - The Ohio Senate heard testimony Wednesday about a bill passed by their colleagues in the House which concerns full disclosure by plaintiffs in asbestos litigation.
Attorneys trade accusations of manipulating asbestos courts
Behrens Whether non-settling defendants in Madison County asbestos cases are entitled to know set-offs prior to trial is subject to interpretation - with plaintiff and defense bars trading barbs that their opponents want to "game" the system.
Federal judge chides Labor Dept. actions against Dayton Tire
Brown WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge has chided the Department of Labor for dawdling in case involving Dayton Tire.
Obama regulatory process called opaque, costly
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Two nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations are critical of the regulatory processes of the Obama Administration.