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Attorneys general reach $52M settlement with Marriott over Starwood data breach
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a settlement involving Marriott International, Inc. following an investigation into a significant data breach of the Starwood guest reservation database. A coalition of 50 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission coordinated closely on this case, leading to parallel settlements. Marriott will pay $52 million to states and enhance its data security practices. South Carolina is set to receive $767,458 from this settlement.
Ramsey County Courthouse faces potential closure due to power outage
The Ramsey County Courthouse is scheduled to experience a power outage on the afternoon of October 10. This may lead to the courthouse closing after 3:00 p.m. Despite this, staff will remain available to assist the public. For assistance, individuals can contact the clerk of court at 662-1309 or juvenile court at 662-1307.
Wilson leads lawsuit against CMS over new nursing home staffing rule
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined forces with 20 state attorneys general and various organizations representing not-for-profit aging services providers to challenge a new federal staffing mandate for nursing homes. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court's Northern District of Iowa, aims to overturn the mandate imposed by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS).
Attorney general secures $131K restitution for Clay County homeowners
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has secured a judgment awarding $131,022 in restitution to homeowners in Clay County. The decision follows the failure of Cory Richards to deliver on promised home repairs. Additionally, Richards is required to pay over $17,000 in civil penalties.
Colorado receives over $800K from Marriott data breach settlement
Attorney General Phil Weiser announced a settlement involving Marriott International, Inc. and a coalition of 50 attorneys general over a significant data breach. The breach involved the Starwood guest reservation system and spanned from July 2014 to September 2018. During this period, intruders accessed 131.5 million guest records, including sensitive information such as contact details, dates of birth, and unencrypted passport numbers.
Marriott settles $52M over Starwood guest database breach affecting millions
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced a $52 million settlement involving Marriott International, Inc. following an investigation into a significant data breach of its guest reservation database. This agreement involves a coalition of 50 Attorneys General and the Federal Trade Commission, which also reached a parallel settlement with Marriott.
Marriott settles for $52M over Starwood database breach affecting millions
Attorney General Hilgers announced that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. This follows an investigation into a significant data breach involving one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, working closely with the states during this investigation, has also reached a parallel settlement with Marriott. Under the terms agreed upon with the Attorneys General, Marriott will enhance its data security practices using a dynamic risk-based approach, offer certain consumer protections, and pay $52...
Attorneys general reach $52 million settlement with Marriott over data breach
Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a group of 50 Attorneys General in a settlement with Marriott International, Inc., over a data breach affecting more than 100 million travelers. The breach occurred during Marriott's acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2016 and involved compromised personal information, including birth dates, passport numbers, and payment card details for approximately 131.5 million guests.
Marriott agrees to pay $52M after customer data breach investigation
Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. following an investigation into a breach of the company's reservation database. The breach exposed 131 million guest records in the United States, including contact information, gender, dates of birth, legacy Starwood Preferred Guest details, reservation information, hotel stay preferences, and some unencrypted passport numbers and unexpired payment card information.
Judges selected for sentencing panel in Jason Jones case
A three-judge panel has been appointed for the case of State of Nebraska v. Jason A. Jones, CR 22 000036, which will be heard in the District Court for Cedar County. Judge Brian Meismer requested this appointment from the Chief Justice, following Nebraska law. Judges Patrick M. Heng from the 11th Judicial District and Timothy P. Burns from the 4th Judicial District were chosen at random to join Meismer on the panel.
Eight indicted in $68 million Medicaid fraud involving New York adult day cares
An indictment has been unsealed in Brooklyn, New York, charging eight individuals with allegedly defrauding Medicaid of approximately $68 million. The scheme involved two social adult day care centers and a home health care financial intermediary that reportedly paid kickbacks and bribes for services not rendered.
Attorney General Raoul announces $52 million settlement over Marriott data breach
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside a coalition of 50 attorneys general, has reached an agreement with Marriott International Inc. regarding a significant data breach of its guest reservation database. The settlement, which includes a $52 million payment to the states involved, aims to improve Marriott's data security practices and provide consumer protections. Illinois, one of the leading states in the investigation, will receive $2.1 million from this settlement.
Attorney General James and Bronx District Attorney Clark Announce Arrests of Real Estate Scammers for Deed Theft and Fake Investment Schemes
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark announced the arrests and indictments of three individuals and their company for their roles in a deed theft scheme to steal the childhood home of a Bronx resident and a series of real estate investment scams that stole over $250,000 from vulnerable New Yorkers.
Former El Dorado Mayor Arrested on Theft Charge
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after special agents in his Public Integrity Unit arrested former El Dorado Mayor Veronica Creer on one count of theft of property, a C Felony.
Attorney General Phil Weiser announces grant to help create El Paso County’s first local domestic violence fatality review board
Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that the Colorado Department of Law is awarding $44,263 to TESSA, a leading organization supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
Let's talc about the personal-injury lawyers controlling South Carolina's legislature
South Carolina’s asbestos-litigation industry is aiming at Johnson & Johnson, adding supposedly deadly talcum powder to the long list of products plaintiffs claim made them sick. And if history is any guide, J&J is in for a rough time in the Palmetto State.
Littler Attains 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification Plus Status From Diversity Lab
For the seventh consecutive year, Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has achieved 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification Plus status through Diversity Lab.
Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in 2025 Edition of Benchmark Litigation United States
Benchmark Litigation United States recognized 39 Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys as Litigation Stars in its 2025 edition.
New Charges Filed in Petition Fraud Case
Hall County Attorney Marty Klein and Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced the filing of new criminal charges today in Hall County, part of an effort to protect the integrity of Nebraska’s ballot initiative process.
Jason Curtis Pleads Guilty to Charges of Conspiracy to Commit Tax Evasion and Perjury in a Tax Report
Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration Commissioner Lindsey Stepp announce that on October 1, 2024, Jason Curtis, age 51, of Deerfield, New Hampshire, was sentenced to 12 months in the House of Correction, with all but 30 days suspended, and placed on probation for a period of 10 years.