News from February 2016
Arkansas AG opposes proposed Persuader Advice Exemption Rule
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge joined 12 other states in drafting a letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to oppose the Obama Administration’s proposed Persuader Advice Exemption Rule.
Boost Software settles with Florida and FTC over allegations of deceptive marketing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The office of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, in conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission, announced a $200,000 settlement with Boost Software over allegations the company deceptively marketed computer software and tech support services.
Morgan Stanley to pay $2.6 billion over allegations related to mortgage backed securities
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Morgan Stanley has agreed to pay $2.6 billion to resolve allegations related to its marketing, sale and issuance of residential mortgage backed securities, the Justice Department announced.
Florida attorney general's office settles with KB HOME over multiple allegations
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The office of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a multimillion dollar settlement with homebuilder KB HOME and its Florida subsidiaries over allegations the company failed to make certain disclosures to homebuyers about construction issues and denied warranty coverage to some buyers improperly.
St. Luke's Health to transfer hospital ownership back to McCall and Mountain Home districts
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) – Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced an agreement with St. Luke’s Health System and two hospital districts over ownership and operation issues related to the hospitals in McCall and Mountain Home.
California man alleges Target falsely reported debt
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California man is suing Target over claims it reported false debt information.
CVS sued over alleged misrepresentation of memory product
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York man and a Florida man are suing CVS over claims it misrepresents one of its products.
EEOC reaches $25,000 deal with the NFB over religious discrimination allegations
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that the National Federation for the Blind will pay $25,000 and furnish significant equitable relief over allegations of religious discrimination.
FTC takes action against two operators of online high schools
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission has filed charges claiming that two operators of online high schools that claim legitimacy are actually little more than diploma mills.
FTC drafts document on its enforcement of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission staff put together an annual summary on the enforcement of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and delivered it to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Law firm alleges K&S Consulting failed to pay $2.33 million
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A law practice is suing a Houston consulting firm, alleging unpaid legal fees.
FTC announces final order in ArcLight Energy's acquisition case
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a final order that resolves ArcLight Energy Partners Fund VI LP’s acquisition case.
Three plaintiffs allege Gogo's services are unreliable
BROOKLYN, New York (Legal Newsline) - Three individuals are suing an in-flight communications services company, alleging its services are considerably less effective than represented.
Georgia woman accuses Equity Experts of unlawful collection practices
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Legal Newsline) - A Georgia woman is suing a debt collection services, alleging it engages in unlawful debt collection practices.
EEOC settles for $50,000 with Randstad over disability discrimination allegations
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced Randstad US LP, has agreed to pay $50,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to resolve allegations of disability discrimination.
New Jersey solicits outside counsel, becomes fourth state to sue Volkswagen
Citing violations that fall under the federal Air Pollution Control Act and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, the State of New Jersey recently filed suit against Volkswagen, alleging that the German automaker is in violation of state and federal clean air laws due to the excess diesel emissions of its vehicles.
Cohen Milstein law firm could see sizable returns if New Hampshire investigation into opioid makers proceeds
The prominent plaintiffs law firm known for its class action lawsuits -- and that has been hired by a growing number of state attorneys general in recent years -- could earn 27 percent of the State’s net recovery under a retainer agreement signed in September.
Minn. SC extends time for whistleblowers to file suit; Attorney says other questions unanswered
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) – Despite affirming an extended statute of limitations, a recent Minnesota Supreme Court decision leaves unanswered questions in certain cases filed under the state's Whistleblower Act, an attorney familiar with the legislation says.
Federal judge allows Pa. AG’s case alleging illegal payday loan scheme to move forward
Judge J. Curtis Joyner, in an order last month, denied most of the motions to dismiss filed by the defendants in the case.
New Jersey man alleges Angie's List manipulates results
NEWARK, New Jersey (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey man is suing Angie's List, alleging it manipulates its search results for its own gain.