News from October 2012
CFTC charges Fla. man with fraud
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Christopher Smithers of Jupiter, Fla., was charged Tuesday with fraud in connection with commodity-related activities, as well as violating two prior U.S. District Court orders, said the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Conn. AG Jepsen seeks info from Barnes & Noble data breach
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen wrote a letter on Wednesday to the vice president of Barnes & Noble Inc. seeking additional information about a recent data breach that affected Connecticut consumers.
CTFC issues $200K penalty against Morgan Stanley
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Morgan Stanley Smith Barney violated CFTC regulations by failing to diligently supervise employee handling of customer accounts, according to an order issued Monday by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
NLRB begins partnership with Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Parties who participate in the Board's alternative dispute resolution will have the opportunity to meet with a contracted mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the National Labor Relations Board announced Tuesday.
N.Y. AG Schneiderman settles with Yankee Trails
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