A Tip for Businesses: Don’t Steal Employees’ Gratuities, Skimp on Sick Leave
District of Columbia AG Brian L. Schwalb announced separate settlements with District Dogs, Inc.; B&B Solutions US, LLC; and Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership to resolve separate allegations that the companies violated DC wage-and-hour laws.
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AG Paxton Impeached by Texas House; John Scott Appointed to Interim AG
The Texas House voted to impeach AG Ken Paxton on charges related to alleged retaliation against former employees arising from concerns about AG Paxton’s alleged interactions with a Texas businessman..
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AG James Alleges Sporting Goods Retailer Whiffed on Defending Consumer Data
New York AG Letitia James settled with Sports Warehouse, Inc. and affiliated entities to resolve allegations that the online sporting goods retailer maintained poor data security practices that led to the compromise of personal information of over 136,000 New York consumers.
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PFAS-t and Furious: Five More AGs Sue “Forever Chemical” Manufacturers
Arizona AG Kris Mayes, Maryland AG Anthony G. Brown, Oregon AG Ellen Rosenblum, Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha, and Washington AG Bob Ferguson filed separate lawsuits against manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for alleged violations of state environmental and consumer protection laws related to PFAS contamination in their respective states’ waterways.
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CFPB: Add-On Products for Loans Must Be Truly Optional
The CFPB issued an order against OneMain Financial, Inc. and affiliated entities for allegedly deceptive acts and practices in violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 in connection with providing personal installment loans.
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Don’t Lien on Me: Home Improvement Business Pays for Deceptive Practices
An Ohio court entered a final judgment in a case brought by AG Dave Yost against Neil Construction Co., Inc. and its owner for allegedly defrauding customers in violation of state consumer protection laws.
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