News from November 2018
Brnovich maintains consumer privacy is priority while defending outside counsel as 'necessity'
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Republican Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants Arizona residents to know he has a one-track mind when it comes to protecting their internet privacy rights.
Trial lawyers: EPA admission of fault in Sterigenics emissions measuring won't matter to lawsuits vs company
As federal environmental regulators reassess their controversial measurements of emissions from the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook, a group of lawyers representing Willowbrook residents are continuing unfazed in their lawsuits against the company, based largely on findings in a federal report that relied heavily on the allegedly faulty data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Georgia resident alleges Alltran Education sent deceptive collection letter
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A Georgia resident alleges an Illinois debt collector used deceptive tactics in a collection letter.
Murex Petroleum settles EEOC charges of racial harassment
CHICAGO — Murex Petroleum Corp. has settled charges by a federal agency of failing to stop one of its employees from being subjected to racial harassment.
Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., attorneys general seek to block Whitaker appointment
HARRISBURG, Pa. — As part of a 15-state coalition challenging the appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting U.S. attorney general, an amicus brief has been filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland by the attorneys general of Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
Consumer alleges BANG sports drink contains minimal amount of creatine
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A sports and energy drink product is alleged not to contain the ingredients advertised by its manufacturer.
California federal court grants FTC motion to temporarily stop 'Internet marketing scam'
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) allegations against Apex Capital Group, LLC of deceptive marketing for online products have resulted in a California U.S. district court granting a motion to temporary ban the company's operation.
FTC: Office supply scam victims to receive part of $647,000 payout
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nonprofit organizations along with churches, schools and small businesses that were victims of an office supply scam will receive part of a more than $647,000 payout, according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Oregon delivery service to pay more than $3.2 million to settle pay violations
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon delivery service company has agreed to pay more than $3.2 million in wages and damages to settle charges by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) of failing to pay its couriers minimum wage and overtime pay.
Minnesota, Iowa restaurants to pay back wages to more than 100 current, former employees
MINNEAPOLIS — Four restaurants in Minnesota and Iowa have reached a settlement with the federal government to resolve charges of minimum wage, overtime and records violations.
Former MRI International CEO found guilty for role in $1 billion Ponzi scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. — MRI International's (MRI) former CEO and President Edwin Fujinaga will face sentencing on March 8, 2019, after being found guilty of participating in over $1 billion in fraudulent investments by a jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada court.
Supervalu asks FTC to approve resale of two stores despite '16 divestiture agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Supervalu Inc., has submitted an application to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for approval to resell two of its Shop 'n Save supermarkets back to Koninklijike Ahold and Delhaize Group (Giant).
Oregon Supreme Court remands Starbucks wage and hour case
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of the state of Oregon has the remanded a case filed by Starbucks employees who sued the company for allegedly improperly calculating tax withholdings.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Adds Litigation Associate to Boston Office
\Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Elizabeth Georgiopoulos as an associate in the Litigation Practice in the firm’s Boston office.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Adds Real Estate Associate to Its Boston Office
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Zachary A. Dovitz as an associate in the Real Estate Practice in the firm’s Boston office.
BALLARD SPAHR: Ballard Spahr Partner Barbara Casey Among New Jersey Law Journal's "Top Women in Law 2018"
Barbara Casey, a partner in Ballard Spahr's New Jersey office, has been named to the New Jersey Law Journal's "Top Women in Law 2018" list.
Louisiana electrical contractor charged by DOL for federal overtime law violations
NEW IBERIA — A Louisiana electrical contractor has agreed to pay over $240,000 in back wages to employees to resolve U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) claims of federal overtime law violations.
Ninth Circuit upholds several of Alaska's campaign finance laws
ANCHORAGE — Three Alaska campaign finance laws relating to donation limits have been upheld by the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, according to the state's Attorney General's Office.
Tennesse court orders man charged with selling fake insurance products to pay $6 million, serve 14 months
NASHVILLE — A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigation into a Tennessee resident's insurance embezzlement scheme has resulted in a 14 month prison sentence and more than $6 million in restitution by a U.S. District Court.
Alabama AG applauds Supreme Court ruling relating to federal government's 'critical habitat' land designation
MONTGOMERY — The U.S. Supreme Court's recent 8-0 decision in Weyerhaeuser Company v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is being called by Alabama's Attorney General as a victory in the state's effort to stop federal government overreach in land management.