News from February 2019
Arkansas Buffalo Wild Wings settles discrimination charge of not hiring male bartenders
LITTLE ROCK — An Arkansas Buffalo Wild Wings faces a lawsuit by the federal government over claims of not hiring males for bartender positions, has settled the charges, according to the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC).
New Jersey fishery, Massachusetts staffing agency settle claims of 'egregious' sexual harassment
BOSTON — A New Jersey-based fishery and a Massachusetts staffing agency have agreed to settle claims by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that the companies subjected female workers to "egregious" sexual harassment by male managers, supervisors and co-workers.
Washington attorney general: Business created illegal 'pyramid scheme' bonus structure
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A California-based multi-level marketing business and some of its executives face a lawsuit from the Washington Attorney General's Office over the company's "pyramid scheme" bonuses for consumers who become consultants and false claims of high profits relating to its business model.
Washington state court dismisses Jersey Mike's attempt to halt lawsuit over 'no-poach' clause
SEATTLE — Washington state's King County Superior Court has ruled against a motion to dismiss filed by Jersey Mike's in an attempt to stop the state attorney general's legal actions against the sub chain's "no-poach" clauses in its franchise agreements.
New Jersey couple allegedly sold at least $1.9 million in unregistered securities to investors
TRENTON — A New Jersey couple faces a lawsuit by the state's attorney general and Division of Consumer Affairs for allegedly selling loans and at least $1.9 million in unregistered securities to investors throughout five states.
New York state launches investigation into Apple's FaceTime privacy issues
ALBANY — New York state's attorney general and governor have launched an investigation into the recent complaints regarding Apple's FaceTime privacy issues and say they are concerned about what they consider the company's slow response time in fixing the FaceTime bug and failure to warn consumers.
Coalition challenges EPA over interstate smog pollution
NEW YORK — A coalition of six states and the city of New York has filed a lawsuit against the federal government alleging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is violating The Clean Air Act by not regulating interstate smog pollution.
4 state attorneys general seek to intervene in legal battle over Texas court ruling on ACA
LANSING, Mich. — The attorneys general of Michigan, Colorado, Nevada and Iowa have filed a motion seeking to intervene in the legal battle opposing the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas' ruling that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional.
Massachusetts insurance agency that overcharged customers to pay $5.2 million in restitution
BOSTON — A Massachusetts insurance agency will pay nearly $5.2 million in restitution after overcharging small business customers with hidden fees averaging more than $5,000 and some fees reaching 462 percent of the insurance premium, according to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: John Cruciani Named Fellow by the American College of Bankruptcy
The American College of Bankruptcy (ACB) has selected Husch Blackwell partner John Cruciani as a Fellow in its 30th class, which will be inducted into the ACB in March 2019.
BUTLER SNOW: Jim Letten Appointed to Jefferson Parish Quality Assurance Committee of the Inspector General’s Office
Butler Snow is pleased to announce Jim Letten of the firm’s White Collar, Compliance and Government Investigations subgroup has been appointed to the Quality Assurance Review Committee of the Jefferson Parish Inspector General’s Office.
PECKAR & ABRAMSON: Chairman Steven M. Charney Speaks at Cityage: New York
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. is pleased to announce that Firm Chairman, Steven M. Charney, spoke at CityAge: New York, where he discussed the development, launch and plans for the Syracuse University Infrastructure Institute. Mr. Charney serves as the Institute’s Founding Advisor, working closely with its Executive Director, Dr. Laura Steinberg.
PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP: Partner Mona Dajani Re-Elected to ACORE Board of Directors
The American Council on Renewable Energy, or ACORE, has announced that Pillsbury’s Mona Dajani has been elected to a new three-year term on the organization’s board of directors.
FISH & RICHARDSON: Fish & Richardson Hires John Hinrichs as New Chief Information Officer
Fish & Richardson announced that John Hinrichs has joined the firm as Chief Information Officer.
FISH & RICHARDSON: Kerrijane John Named One Of KIND New York's Attorneys of the Year
Kerrijane John was named one of KIND New York’s Attorneys of the Year in December 2018.
WILSON ELSER: Sun Ah (Michelle) Park Named Chair of the Executive Committee for Cardozo BALLSA Alumni Group
Sun Ah (Michelle) Park(Associate-White Plains) has been named chair for the Executive Committee for Cardozo School’s Executive Committee for Black, Asian, Latino Alumni Group (BALLSA) for a term ending in 2020.
SOUTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Gregg Gass Recommended by Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg to Board of Pardons and Paroles
Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg announced today the recommendation of Gregg Gass of De Smet, S.D. to the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Gass will fill the vacancy left by Anne Hajek, effective February 1, 2019.
MISSISSIPPI ATTORNEY GENERAL: Ag’s Office Receives Award for Supporting Employee Military Service
The Mississippi Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), an agency within the Department of Defense, recently awarded Attorney General Jim Hood and others at the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office with its Service Member Patriot Award for promoting a work culture that values the military service of employees.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Atlantic Capes Fisheries & BJ’s Service Co. to Pay $675,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc. (ACF), a New Jersey-based shellfish harvester and processor, and BJ's Service Co., Inc., a staffing agency located in New Bedford, Mass., will pay $675,000.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: R Wings R Wild / Buffalo Wild Wings Settles Sex Discrimination Suit With EEOC for $30,000
R Wings R Wild, LLC, doing business as Buffalo Wild Wings, will pay $30,000 to three claimants who were denied jobs in Little Rock, Ark. and Del City, Okla..