Consumer Protection California Attorney General Sues JPMorgan Chase Over Debt Collection California Attorney General Kamala Harris has announced that she has filed suit against JPMorgan Chase alleging the company engaged in fraudulent debt-collection practices. The complaint alleges that the company engaged in widespread, illegal robo-signing, among other unlawful practices, to commit debt-collection abuses against approximately… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, Environment, State AGs in the NewsInsurance Coverage Dickstein Shapiro Launches New Insurance Coverage Blog, Policyholder Informer Our Insurance Coverage Group has launched Policyholder Informer, a new legal blog that offers commentary and insight on insurance law by exploring it through recent rulings and judgments, news stories, and pop culture events. You can visit the blog or follow this helpful resource… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Consumer Protection, False Claims Act, Medicaid Fraud, Pharmaceuticals, States v. Federal GovernmentHot News The State AG Enforcement Era Has Begun Practice group Partners Bernie Nash, Milton Marquis, and Divonne Smoyer published the article, “The State Attorney General Enforcement Era,” in Corporate Counsel. The article details several ways State AG authority is expanding, including multistate actions, federal co-enforcement authority, and False Claims Acts and qui tam and… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, Environment, State AGs in the NewsHot News State AGs Focus on Food and Beverage Industry AGs in the past have transformed how entire industries operate, from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement to lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies to the most recent AG litigation to transform the mortgage and financial service industries. AGs have turned their attention to the food and beverage… Continue Reading
AGs Focus on Food and Beverage Industry
Posted in Consumer ProtectionState Attorneys General (AGs) are bringing their considerable consumer protection and law enforcement authority to bear on the business practices of the food and beverage industry. AGs in the past have transformed how entire industries operate through similar actions, from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement to lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies to the most recent AG… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Protection, Data PrivacyConsumer Protection New York Attorney General Sues Company over Deceptive Credit Card Offerings New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has sued Dallas-based Union Workers Credit Services Inc. and its president for allegedly targeting union members with solicitations and advertisements claiming to offer a general purpose credit card. After paying an upfront… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Protection, Environment, For-Profit Colleges, Global WarmingConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) The CFPB Alleges Four Mortgage Insurance Firms Owe $15 Million in Fines The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau slapped four of the nation’s largest mortgage insurance firms, Genworth Mortgage Insurance Corporation, United Guaranty Corporation, Radian Guaranty Inc., and Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation, with more than $15 million in fines for alleged… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Protection, Environment, State AGs in the NewsState AGs in the News Joseph Foster Tapped To Be New Hampshire Attorney General New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan announced that former state Senator Joseph Foster is her top choice for the position. If the Executive Council confirms the nomination, Governor Hassan will formally nominate Foster. Foster currently leads the bankruptcy practice for the McLane… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, Environment, PharmaceuticalsNew State AG Client Resource: 2013 Guide to State Attorneys General Dickstein Shapiro’s State Attorney General Practice is pleased to introduce our newest client resource, the 2013 Guide to State Attorneys General. Developed by attorneys in the practice, the guide includes information on AGs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, including a… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Protection, EnvironmentConsumer Protection Colorado Attorney General Wins $6 Million Judgment Against Magazine Telemarketing Company Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced that a District Court has ordered magazine telemarketing company World Wide Readers to pay $6 million to resolve allegations of scamming consumers. World Wide Readers and its owner Michael Brian Patterson allegedly collected fraudulent subscription contracts… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Protection, Environment, Pharmaceuticals, State AGs in the News, States v. Federal GovernmentHot News Dickstein Shapiro Hosts Second-Annual Executive Briefing at NAAG Meeting The Dickstein Shapiro State Attorney General Practice hosted its second-annual Executive Briefing coinciding with the National Association of Attorneys General Winter Meeting. The session consisted of two panels, the first with three state Chief Deputies, and the second featuring three newly elected Attorneys General…. Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Protection, Environment, False Claims Act, Medicaid Fraud, Mortgages/Foreclosures, Pharmaceuticals, State AGs in the NewsState AGs in the News D.C. Announces Plan to Transition Attorney General to Elected Position in 2015 Mayor Vincent Gray announced proposed legislation that would implement voters’ 2010 decision to give D.C. an elected Attorney General. D.C. Attorney General Irvin Nathan supports the proposal and urged the D.C. Council to act quickly so that the… Continue Reading
$29 Million Settlement Ends Two Year Multi-State Investigation into Sales Practices
Posted in Consumer ProtectionOn February 14, 2013, 29 State Attorneys General (AGs) announced that they had reached a $29 million settlement with Toyota and its U.S. subsidiaries to resolve an investigation launched in the aftermath of the 2010 recall of more than 10 million vehicles related to alleged defects associated with sudden, unintentional acceleration. AGs cooperated to investigate… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, Environment, States v. Federal GovernmentHot News: Privacy 2012 was an important year for State Attorneys General and data protection and data privacy. Given the focus on these issues on a variety of regulatory fronts, 2013 promises more of the same. Dickstein Shapiro attorneys and Certified Information Privacy Professionals Divonne Smoyer and Aaron Lancaster provide a review of 2012 and… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Antitrust, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, Employment, EnergyHot News—Data Privacy Maryland Attorney General Announces New Internet Privacy Unit Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler announced Monday, Data Privacy Day, that he has created a new unit devoted to protecting the privacy of Internet users. The Internet Privacy Unit will monitor companies to ensure they are in compliance with state and federal consumer protection… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer ProtectionCFPB The CFPB Issues Final Rules Affecting Mortgage Servicers The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued new rules that establish protections for homeowners facing foreclosure, placing restrictions on the conduct of mortgage servicers. Mortgage servicers were not subject to federal oversight until 2010, when the Dodd-Frank Act created the CFPB. Consumer Protection Florida Attorney General… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, PharmaceuticalsConsumer Protection Maryland Attorney General Secures $1 Million Order Against Plumbing Companies Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler announced that his office secured a $1 million court order against two plumbing companies that allegedly violated the Maryland Consumer Protection Act. The order alleges 7,079 violations of the Act by enabling unlicensed contractors, accepting payment for licenses… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Protection, EmploymentConsumer Protection New York Attorney General Finds That For-Profit Telemarketers Keep Majority of Charity Donations New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman released his annual fundraising report, concluding that in 2011, for-profit telemarketers kept a majority of donations raised on behalf of charities. The report states that the telemarketers kept about 61.5 cents of every donated… Continue Reading
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Posted in Antitrust, Consumer Protection, Environment, States v. Federal GovernmentAntitrust New York Attorney General Sues Two Tour Bus Operators Alleging Monopoly New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman joined the U.S. Department of Justice and brought a suit against Gray Line and City Sights bus companies that run New York City hop-on, hop-off tours. The suit alleges the two companies engaged in a joint venture… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Protection, Data PrivacyConsumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB and U.S. Department of Justice Sign Memorandum of Understanding The CFPB and U.S. DOJ signed the memorandum to improve coordination and outline each agency’s role in fair lending enforcement. The agreement states that the two agencies will strive to share information and coordinate joint investigations to fight lending discrimination. CFPB… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Protection, Environment, PharmaceuticalsConsumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB to Postpone Release of Remittance Rule Pending Revision The CFPB announced plans to adjust its rule regarding international money transfers and that the Bureau will delay the rule’s effective date by 90 days. The proposed changes will address the procedure to follow if a customer provides an incorrect account number,… Continue Reading
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Posted in Antitrust, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer ProtectionAntitrust Pennsylvania Attorney General Challenges Health Care Merger Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly and the Federal Trade Commission announced that they will challenge a proposed merger between two Reading area healthcare providers, Reading Healthcare System and the Surgical Institute of Reading L.P. The AG’s office will request that a federal judge issue a temporary injunction… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Protection, EnvironmentConsumer Financial Protection Bureau The CFPB Announces Appeal Process The CFPB announced a new appeal process for supervised entities that receive an unsatisfactory compliance rating. The review panel will consist of at least three members of CFPB management appointed by the Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending. There will be no appeal from the… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, EnvironmentConsumer Protection West Virginia Attorney General Sues Texas Law Firm for Exploiting Mortgage Deal West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw sued Texas law firm Murray LLP, for allegedly misleading consumers by charging fees for benefit services intended to be free under a landmark $25 billion mortgage settlement. AG McGraw is seeking a court injunction to… Continue Reading
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