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New York attorney general joins opposition to Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Feb. 15 that his office has joined 10 other attorneys general in writing a letter to Sens. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Charles Schumer of New York, asking for them to oppose to the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act. -
New York targets David Barton Gyms for allegedly failing to refund customers after closing
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a lawsuit Feb. 15 against Club Ventures Investments LLC,doing business as David Barton Gyms (DBG), and related entities that own and operate four David Barton Gyms in New York City. -
New York settles with multiple app developers that allegedly failed to disclose data collection practices
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Feb. 9 that his office has reached settlements with mobile application developers AB Mobile Apps LLC and Bizness Apps LLC for alleged failures to disclose data collection practices in privacy policies. -
Attorney: Teamwork necessary for CFPB, N.Y. attorney general to sue RD Legal Funding
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A company accused of scamming 9/11 heroes and NFL concussion victims is facing an uphill legal battle, according to one lawyer. -
New York attorney general issues alert to help consumers pick internet plans
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued a consumer alert to help New Yorkers pick the best internet service plan options. -
Officials say legal funding company scammed 9/11 heroes, NFL concussion victims
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Feb. 7 that, along with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, it has filed a lawsuit against RD Legal LLC, two related entities and Roni Dersovitz, the companies’ founder and owner, for allegedly scamming 9/11 heroes and NFL concussion victims out of money. -
Cigna agrees to comply with New York mental health coverage laws
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Jan. 23 that Cigna has agreed to comply with New York mental health coverage laws. -
New York supports EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Update Rule
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Jan. 19 that his office has filed a motion in District of Columbia.District Court seeking to intervene in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Cross-State Air Pollution Update Rule. -
Questcor Pharmaceuticals settles with FTC, four states after monopoly allegations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a joint settlement Jan. 18 with four other attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission with Mallinckrodt PLC and its U.S. subsidiary, formerly known as Questcor Pharmaceuticals (Questcor), a drug manufacturer. -
CGMI to return $22.5 million to consumers after fee overcharge allegations in New York
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Jan. 12 that Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CGMI), a subsidiary of Citigroup, will return more than $22.5 million in fees to more than 47,000 consumers after a four-year long case. The company admitted to the findings of Schneiderman’s office. -
FTC, Schneiderman target marketers of Prevagen
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Jan. 9 that they have charged the marketers of dietary supplement Prevagen with making false and unsubstantiated claims about the product’s ability to improve memory. -
True Entertainment to pay $411,000 after allegations of not paying employees overtime
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Dec. 19 that True Entertainment LLC, a television production company, has agreed to pay $411,000 in restitution to hundreds of employees who allegedly failed to receive overtime pay despite routinely working more than 40 hours per week. -
N.Y. AG secures additional $20 million in funding for Homeowner Protection Program
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Dec. 14 that his office has secured an additional $20 million in funding for the fifth year of the Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP). -
New York consent order bans local business from conducting legal document preparation
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Dec.14 that a consent order and judgment has banned Derek Distenfield and his businesses from conducting legal document preparation business for New York consumers unless certain consumer protection conditions are met. -
New York attorney general targets Rochester contractor for alleged fraud
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Dec. 8 that his office has filed legal action against George Frisch, president of Dynabuild Construction Group Inc., seeking a permanent injunction to stop his alleged fraud. -
Schneiderman happy with PHMSA decision to hear oil transport petition
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released comments Dec. 6 on the announcement by the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) that it will act on his oil shipping petition. -
New York reaches settlements over illegal 'after-sale' products with SG Hylan, Best Auto
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a settlement Dec. 8 with SG Hylan Motors Corp., a Staten Island dealership doing business as Staten Island Honda and Staten Island Nissan, and a separate settlement with Best Auto Outlet Inc., located in Floral Park. -
MedRite settles claims it paid writers for good reviews
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Dec. 2 that MedRite Care LLC (MedRite) has agreed to settle for $100,000 after allegations it paid for positive reviews on consumer-review websites. -
York Furniture settles for $10,000 in deceptive business tactics case
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Dec. 1 that York Furniture Inc. will pay $10,000 after allegations it engaged in deceptive acts and made false statements in advertisements. -
New York's highest court affirms licensing requirement for Indian Point nuclear power facility
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released a statement Nov. 21 regarding the New York Court of Appeals’ decision to affirm a licensing requirement for the Indian Point nuclear power facility.