News from January 2019
Users allege Samsung falsely inflated screen pixel count of Galaxy devices
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Samsung Electronics America Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. LTD over allegations they falsely inflate the screen pixel count and resolution on several of their devices.
Consumer alleges fish sold by Stew Leonard's were not red snapper, sockeye salmon
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a supermarket chain over allegations it deceptively represents types of fish.
Texas insurance agents allege Transamerica Life Insurance owes more than $2.1 million in commissions
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) – A Texas individual and limited liability company allege they are owed millions for commissions by an insurance company.
Dentsply Sirona stockholders allege they purchased stocks at inflated rates
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Stockholders of a dental products manufacturer allege they purchased stock at artificially inflated prices.
California Quora user files suit over 2018 security breach
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Piedmont, California individual alleges he believes his personally identifiable information was compromised in a breach on a question-and-answer website.
FTC reaches settlement on $1.1 billion joint venture between three PET manufacturers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A $1.1 billion joint venture between three polyethylene terephthalate resin (PET) manufacturers, which the federal government charged would violate antitrust laws, has been restructured as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Administrative judge upholds FTC allegations on merger of 2 chloride titanium dioxide suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) allegations that a $1.67 merger between two chloride process titanium dioxide suppliers would affect competition in that market was recently upheld by an administrative law judge.
FTC reaches agreement with industrial gas suppliers involved in $80 billion merger
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Charges by the federal government that an $80 billion merger of industrial gas suppliers Praxair Inc. and Linde AG would violate antitrust laws have been settled with an agreement by the companies to divest assets as a public comment period begins on the divesture.
U.S. joins lawsuit against West Virginia hospital accused of kickback laws violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has joined a lawsuit against a West Virginia hospital, which allegedly violated the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statue by compensating employed and contracted physicians for referrals.
Attorneys general coalition files reply brief in effort to defend Affordable Care Act
SACRAMENTO — A 17-state coalition of attorneys general has joined efforts to defend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through a reply brief filed regarding a lower court's decision that declared the ACA unconstitutional in Texas v. U.S.
Illinois attorney general: Diabetic supply resale company owes customers more than $1 million
CHICAGO — An Illinois diabetic supplies resale company faces a lawsuit from the state for allegedly owing more than $1 million to customers who sent in their unused testing supplies.
National bank to pay $15.5 million to settle alleged Transfer Act violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — USAA Federal Savings Bank will pay approximately $12 million in restitution and a $3.5 million fine to settle charges by the federal government that the bank violated the Electronic Fund Transfer Act.
Labor Department alleges 4 New Hampshire catering, cafe businesses paid 'off the books' overtime
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Four New Hampshire catering and cafe businesses will pay back wages to resolve charges by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of overtime, minimum wage and Fair Labor Standards record keeping violations, according to the federal agency.
Federal agencies sign memorandum to combat state, local government employee harassment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have taken steps to further tackle state and local government employee harassment, the federal agencies announced.
JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement with SEC for alleged mishandling of American Depositary Receipts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — JPMorgan Chase Bank NA has reached a settlement of more than $135 million with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over charges the bank issued "pre-released" American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) relating to foreign company shares.
Pennsylvania bindery company to pay back wages after alleged minimum wage, overtime violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has ordered a Pennsylvania printing and bindery company to pay back wages for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations, including not paying minimum wage and overtime to employees.
Why law firms should be leveraging digital media to attract clients
With the growth of internet usage via social media and search engines, it is vital for law firms to recognize important marketing trends, in order to reach the broadest audience and convert the most clients.
FTC accuses 9 Canadian, U.S. defendants of scamming small businesses with Internet services
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Illinois district court has ordered nine Canadian and U.S. defendants accused of scamming small businesses with Internet-related services to pay more than $4.6 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
In opioid blame game, roles of Ohio doctors and so-called 'pill mills' sought
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The state of Ohio is sitting on a database that could prove the Rosetta Stone for opioid plaintiffs and defendants alike, but so far only the defendants are demanding access to it.
NEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE: AG Grewal: States Reach $575 Million Agreement with Wells Fargo New Jersey to Receive About $17 Million in Settlement
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that New Jersey is among the states joining a settlement agreement with Wells Fargo Bank that resolves allegations the company engaged in a variety of sales, lending, and other improper business practices for more than a decade.