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FTC sues Beam Financial

Investigates May 15, 2019

FTC cracks down operators of deceptive online risk-free trial offers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stopped the operations of a group of companies engaged in deceptive online risk-free trial offers…

By Catherine Davis

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Business May 14, 2019

Pennsylvania Attorney General sues Purdue Pharma for allegedly creating opioid epidemic

Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, is facing another lawsuit in connection with the ongoing opioid epidemic across the United…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

Yellowstone Capital settles FTC lawsuit

Legal Industry May 6, 2019

New York, New Jersey Sue Trump Treasury, IRS for Failing to Respond to Information Request

States of New York and New Jersey sued the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

uBiome founders face fraud charges

Financial Investigations May 3, 2019

Consumer Protection Watchdog Files Lawsuit against Credit Repair Firms

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing two credit repair firms and their owners for allegedly engaging in abusive…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

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Legal Industry April 19, 2019

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging NYC’s Emergency MMR Vaccination Order

A judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the New York City (NYC) Health Department’s order requiring measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccination…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

FTC- National Do Not Call Registry

Investigates April 12, 2019

FTC Charges Telemarketing Operators for Making Unsolicited Calls to Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed complaints against telemarketing operators for allegedly making unsolicited calls to consumers about educational programs.…

By Catherine Davis

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Financial Investigations April 12, 2019

SEC Sued Former Woodbridge Directors Involve In Massive Ponzi Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against two former directors of investments at Woodbridge Group of Companies…

By Catherine Davis

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Legal Industry March 28, 2019

New York Expands Case Against Purdue Pharma, Includes Other Opioid Manufacturers

The New York Attorney General’s office expanded its earlier lawsuit against Purdue Pharma to include its owners, the Sackler Family…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

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Investigates February 21, 2019

SEC Sues Broker-Dealer, Transfer Agent over “Blank Check” Companies

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against a broker-dealer and a transfer agent for allegedly creating…

By Catherine Davis

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Business February 21, 2019

Hertz Settles San Francisco’s Lawsuit over Hidden Fees Charged to Rental Car Customers

Hertz Corporation and its business partner, American Traffic Solutions (ATS) reached a settlement agreement with San Francisco City Attorney Dennis…

By Cedric Dent

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