News from February 2019
Consumer protection bureau to revise requirements for payday, single-payment vehicle title loans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced a proposal to take away sections of its "Payday, Vehicle Title and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans" rule that pertains to underwriting requirements for payday, single-payment vehicle title and long-term balloon payment loans in an effort to increase access to credit for consumers.
Labor Department updates Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A final rule updating regulations for the administration of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA) has recently been put in place by the U.S. Department of Labor 's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP).
California company that allegedly used fake news articles settles claims for $6.4 million
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A California company accused by the federal government of using a network of online marketers to deceptively sell a variety of health-related products has agreed to pay $6.4 million to resolve the claims.
U.S. bankruptcy court rules computer financing scam operator must pay $13.4 million judgment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida West Palm Beach Division has ruled in favor of the federal government's request to require a computer financing scheme operator to pay a $13.4 million judgment despite filing for bankruptcy.
FTC adds defendants to case against California student debt relief company
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government has added two additional defendants in its case against Impetus Enterprise Inc, a California-based student debt relief company accused of defrauding consumers out of millions of dollars through its deceptive loan practices.
Marathon Petroleum agrees to divest retail fuel outlets to Sunoco
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement relating to the nation's second largest gasoline and a convenience store chain's acquisition proposal that would affect retail gasoline and retail diesel in five local markets.
FTC settles with 2 companies accused of misrepresenting paid endorsements by athletes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two companies accused of misrepresenting paid endorsements by athletes in its marketing campaigns has reached a settlement with the federal government.
Federal courts back Justice Department's position in 2 religious liberty cases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal courts have upheld the U.S. Justice Department's (DOJ) positions on two separate cases involving religious liberty issues, according to the department.
Court OKs U.S.'s temporary restraining order against pharmacies' dispensing controlled substances
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee has granted the federal government's request for a temporary restraining order to stop two Tennessee pharmacies and their owners as well as three pharmacists from alleged illegal dispensing of controlled substances which the government claims caused at least two deaths and several overdoses.
EEOC renews commitment to fight discrimination against Ecuadoran nationals working in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has renewed its national memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ecuador as part of the its agreement to stop discrimination of Ecuadoran nationals working in the U.S.
PHH settles allegations of foreclosing on active duty military members' homes without court order
WASHINGTON, D.C. — PHH Mortgage, one of the nation's largest loan servicers, will pay more than $700,000 as part of a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) over allegations of illegally foreclosing on the homes of servicemembers.
Florida electronic health records software developer to pay $57.25 million to resolve violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government has reached a $57.25 million settlement with a Florida electronic health records (EHR) software developer who is accused of violating the False Claims Act, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins' Sally Caver Selected as LCLD Fellow
Sally H. Caver, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP's Columbia office, has been selected as a 2019 Fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, which identifies, trains, and advances the next generation of leaders in the legal profession.
NELSON MULLINS: Nashville Partner James A. Haltom Named to Nashville Business Journal 40 Under 40 List
James Haltom, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Nashville office, has been named by the Nashville Business Journal as a 40 under 40 honoree.
NELSON MULLINS: Former In-house Cox Attorney Tori Silas Joins Nelson Mullins in Atlanta
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced today that Tori M. Silas has joined the Firm as a partner in the Atlanta office.
LEWIS BRISBOIS: Ellen Greiper Appointed to Advisen Conference Advisory Board
New York Partner Ellen Greiper has been appointed to the advisory board for Advisen’s annual Casualty Insights Conference, taking place in New York City on April 18, 2019.
LEWIS BRISBOIS: Lewis Brisbois Welcomes Partner Scott Cockrum to Schererville, Indiana Office
To help establish one of Lewis Brisbois’ newest offices.
LEWIS BRISBOIS: Lewis Brisbois Opens New Office in Salt Lake City With Team of Ten New Attorneys
Lewis Brisbois has joined forces with local litigation powerhouse Smith & Glauser to open a new office in Salt Lake City, Utah.
POLSINELLI PAC: Polsinelli Expands Labor and Employment Department with Addition of Respected Kansas City Defense Attorney
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli welcomes Karen K. Cain as a Shareholder to the firm’s national Labor and Employment Department. Cain will join the Workforce Development, Investigations and Compliance, and Employment Disputes, Litigation and Arbitration Practices. Cain will office at Polsinelli’s Kansas City, Mo. headquarters.
POLSINELLI PAC: Jeffrey K. Reeser Joins Polsinelli’s Corporate and Transactional Practice
Jeffrey K. Reeser has joined Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli as a shareholder in the firm’s rapidly growing Denver office.