News from March 2016
California man alleges tobacco imagery in films should be rated R
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A California man is suing the major Hollywood studios and the film rating service in an attempt to give films an R rating if they contain tobacco imagery.
CMS publishes final rule addressing return of overpayments
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a new rule stating that companies have within 60 days to return overpayments from federal governments after it identifies the overpayment.
Sierra Club, Public Justice join dispute over Oklahoma 'frackquakes'
The Sierra Club and Public Justice have added a third lawsuit to the two already pending against energy companies in Oklahoma, alleging that fracking is increasing earthquakes throughout the state.
Plaintiffs law firm seeks U.S. SC review of malpractice class action filed against it
According to the Supreme Court docket, the case is set for conference March 18. Attorneys for Milberg LLP argue the continued prosecution of the matter as a class action is time barred and the claims of the putative class members have expired.
Trump Your Competition, in effort to preserve name, files appeal hoping to force Donald Trump to testify
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Trump Your Competition, a Nevada sales consulting firm fighting to preserve its name against opposition from Presidential candidate Donald Trump, has appealed a federal court order that said Trump does not have to testify in the matter.
Three plaintiffs allege Deluxe Check Printers overcharges for certain fees
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Three U.S. citizens are suing a check printing company, alleging it overcharges for shipping and delivery fees.
Washington attorney general urges court to rule against Food Democracy Action
OLYMPIA, Washington (Legal Newsline) — In an ongoing campaign finance case, Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced his office has urged the court to rule that Food Democracy Action (FDA) illegally evaded the state’s laws.
Justice Department settles for $5 million with Lockheed Martin
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced Lockheed Martin Corporation and subsidiaries Lockheed Martin Energy Systems and Lockheed Martin Utility Services (collectively, Lockheed Martin) will pay $5 million over allegations they violated the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
FTC ponders seeking $3.2 million from 2014 case against HCG Diet Direct
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could go after HCG Diet Direct LLC and owner Clint Ethington in an attempt to collect $3.2 million owed from a 2014 case involving allegations of deceptive advertising.
Washington attorney general backs restored education benefits for veterans
OLYMPIA, Washington (Legal Newsline) — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has urged U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald to restore the education benefits of veterans preyed upon by institutions like Corinthian Colleges Inc.
Ohio attorney general finds no evidence of violations in Wright State consultant case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced his office found no evidence of law violations related to a Wright State University consultant’s possible status as a lobbyist.
Attorneys: DOJ's years-long delay on regulations hurting companies facing disabilities lawsuits over their websites
The Department of Justice’s recent activity is pushing private attorneys to file more lawsuits alleging companies’ websites aren’t accessible to the disabled, while its overall inactivity is creating uncertainty for businesses facing those lawsuits, attorneys say.