News from February 2019
N.Y. international law firm linked to Manafort reaches $4.6 million settlement with U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has reached a $4.6 million settlement with the federal government to resolve charges the firm violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) by not registering as an agent of the government of Ukraine.
Ohio bakery settles U.S. charges of paying workers for 'straight time' instead of overtime
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Ohio bakery and grocery store has agreed to pay more than $80,000 in back wages after the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) found the business paid some employees for "straight time" and in cash, rather than paying for overtime hours.
Washington attorney general: 50 corporate chains agree to eliminate 'no-poach' clauses
OLYMPIA — Fifty corporate chains with more than 100,000 locations throughout the country have agreed to do away with "no-poach" clauses in their franchise agreements which prevent employees from moving to other stores within the chain, according to the Washington state Attorney General's Office.
Washington state could join legal fight against U.S. Navy over Puget Sound Shipyard pollution
OLYMPIA —Washington state is threatening to join a legal battle involving the U.S. Navy's pollution of Washington State's Puget Sound due to the scrapping of the hull on a decommissioned aircraft carrier, according to the state's attorney general.
D.C. restaurant settles allegation of blocking transgender customer from using restroom
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Cuban-themed restaurant and bar in the District of Columbia's Chinatown area has settled allegations of blocking a transgender customer from using the restroom corresponding with her gender identity.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Erin Olshever Joins Husch Blackwell's Chattanooga Office
Olshever comes to Husch Blackwell from New York City, where she practiced corporate real estate law and gained broad experience handling a diverse client portfolio.
Man alleges Target's graham crackers are falsely represented because graham flour not predominant ingredient
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges Target's private label brand of graham crackers is falsely marketed as graham crackers.
PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP: Noted Litigator Ari Berman Joins Pillsbury in New York
Ari Berman, a seasoned commercial litigator with a significant focus on the financial services and life sciences industries, has joined Pillsbury’s rapidly growing New York office as partner.
WILSON ELSER: Simmons Attains Master of Jurisprudence Degree in Federal Indian Law
Jana Simmons (Of Counsel-Michigan) has earned the University of Tulsa College of Law's prestigious Master of Jurisprudence in Federal Indian Law, a specialized degree in federal Indian law, tribal law and governments, and Native American history and federal policy.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding, other contractors allegedly entered into agreements to eliminate competition
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – A woman has filed a suit against several contractors over allegations they unlawfully restrained competition in the market for skilled professionals at an analytic center in England.
VERNIS & BOWLING: Vernis & Bowling Sponsors Nblsa at the University of South Carolina School of Law
Vernis & Bowling is proud to be a 2019 sponsor of the Honorable Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association (MJP NBLSA) at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF MAINE: U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects $3,916,132 in Civil and Criminal Actions for U.S. Taxpayers in Fiscal Year 2018
United States Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine (USAO-ME) collected $3,916,132 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF OKLAHOMA: Northern District of Oklahoma U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects $2,159,920 in Civil and Criminal Actions for U.S. Taxpayers in Fiscal Year 2018.
U.S. Attorney Trent Shores announced that the Northern District of Oklahoma collected $2,159,920 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2018, representing a jump in collections as compared to Fiscal Year 2017.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF VERMONT: Vermont U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects $3,743,362.58 in Civil and Criminal Actions for U.S. Taxpayers in Fiscal Year 2018
U.S. Attorney Christina E. Nolan announced that the District of Vermont collected $3,743,362.58 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2018.
NORTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT: Governor Roy Cooper Names Justice Cheri Beasley the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper named Associate Justice Cheri Beasley as Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
BASF seeks recovery of response costs over hazardous substances released into Hudson River
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey corporation is seeking recovery of response costs for hazardous substances from several companies associated with a New York property it now owns or the adjacent property.
INDIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE: AG Curtis Hill reaches $269.2 million settlement with Walgreens over alleged fraud and overbilling
Attorney General Curtis Hill announced that Indiana has joined the United States, the District of Columbia and other states in settling two qui tam (whistleblower) lawsuits against Walgreens Boots Alliance (Walgreens).
NEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE: Interactive Brokers Agrees to Pay New Jersey Bureau of Securities $100,000 Penalty to Settle Failure to Supervise Findings
he Division of Consumer Affairs and the Bureau of Securities (“the Bureau”) announced that online brokerage Interactive Brokers, LLC (Interactive) has agreed to pay a $100,000 civil penalty and, if necessary, to revise its account opening procedures to resolve a Bureau investigation related to a financial scam perpetrated on Interactive’s online trading platform.
NEBRASKA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Peterson Joins $1.5M Settlement with Retailer Neiman Marcus over 2013 Data Breach
Nebraska Attorney General announced the Neiman Marcus Group LLC has agreed to pay a $1.5 million settlement and implement a number of policies.
ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Rutledge Congratulates U.s. Attorney General William Barr
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge congratulates President Donald J. Trump’s nominee William (Bill) Barr on his confirmation for U.S Attorney General.