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, 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, 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
State AGs in the News
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
State AGs in the News
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
State AGs in the News
Posted in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Data Privacy, False Claims Act, Medicaid Fraud, Pharmaceuticals, States v. Federal GovernmentCFPB Hot News The State AG Practice Hosts Panel Discussing CFPB State and Federal Cooperation On February 13, 2013 Dickstein Shapiro’s State AG Practice hosted a panel of experts to discuss the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s cooperation with the FTC, other federal agencies, and state enforcement agencies, like the Attorney General’s office. Reilly Dolan, Assistant… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
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
2012 in Review: State AGs Focus on Pharmaceuticals
Posted in False Claims Act, Medicaid Fraud, PharmaceuticalsAs in years past, 2012 saw significant action by State Attorneys General (AG) targeting pharmaceutical companies and companies providing drugs paid for by state Medicaid programs. The actions again focused primarily on two theories: alleged state overpayments for drugs through Medicaid, and claims of misleading drug advertising. In many of these cases, AGs enlisted the… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
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 Consumer Protection, For-Profit Colleges, PharmaceuticalsConsumer Protection New Jersey Attorney General Announces $7.7 Million Judgment Against Multiple Home Improvement Centers and Owner New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced that his office has won a $7.7 million judgment against several home improvement centers based on multiple violations of the State Consumer Fraud Act and various contractor and advertising regulations. As… Continue Reading
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Posted in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Protection, Environment, Insurance, Mortgages/Foreclosures, PharmaceuticalsConsumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB Wants Better Credit Access for Stay-At-Home Spouses The CFPB proposed a revision to the Truth in Lending Act that would ease access to credit for stay-at-home spouses by allowing them to rely on shared income when applying for credit cards. Under the current “ability-to-pay” rule, card issuers must base evaluations… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Antitrust, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, Insurance, PharmaceuticalsHot News Webcast Recording for Conversation with Kamala Harris Now Available Dickstein Shapiro recently held its fourth webcast series, “A Conversation with State Attorneys General.” State AG Practice Partner Milton Marquis interviewed Kamala Harris, Attorney General of California, about her role and priorities as California’s chief legal officer. The discussion began with a review of… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Employment, Environment, Pharmaceuticals, Securities, State AGs in the News, States v. Federal GovernmentEmployment Massachusetts Attorney General Settles with Ruby Tuesday Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office recently announced that they had reached a settlement with Ruby Tuesday restaurant to resolve allegations that the chain violated child labor and meal break laws. Under the settlement, Ruby Tuesday will pay $125,000 to resolve the child labor law violation allegations,… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Consumer Protection, Medicaid Fraud, Mortgages/Foreclosures, PharmaceuticalsHot News Last Friday, September 28, 2012, Dickstein Shapiro LLP hosted a panel discussion on Women Attorneys General: Past, Present and Future. Dickstein Shapiro Partners Divonne Smoyer and Lori Kalani, and Women in Government Relations President Katie Vlietstra welcomed current Attorneys General Martha Coakley (Massachusetts), Catherine Cortez Masto (Nevada), Linda Kelly (Pennsylvania), and Ellen Rosenblum… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Consumer Protection, Employment, Medicaid Fraud, Mortgages/Foreclosures, PharmaceuticalsConsumer Protection Colorado Attorney General Announces Settlement with Company Over Alleged Fraudulent Internet Marketing Scheme Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced that the Denver District Court has approved a consent judgment with Consolidated Medical Services, LLC and its owner over allegations that the company defrauded consumers through an Internet-based affiliate marketing program. The lawsuit alleges that… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Antitrust, Consumer Protection, PharmaceuticalsHOT NEWS California Attorney General Speaks at Democratic National Convention At the Democratic National Convention this week in Charlotte, North Carolina, California Attorney General Kamala Harris spoke both in her role as Co-Chair of the Rules Committee and as part of Wednesday’s prime-time lineup. Antitrust Nationwide Settlement Reached With E-Book Publishers Over Alleged E-Book Price… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Consumer Protection, Medicaid Fraud, Mortgages/Foreclosures, PharmaceuticalsHOT NEWS Attorney General Bill Sorrell Wins Primary; 10 Attorney General Races Set for November On Tuesday, incumbent Attorney General Bill Sorrell defeated challenger T.J. Donovan, Chittenden County State’s Attorney, by approximately 51% to 49%, with 99% of the votes counted. There are nine other Attorney General races this November (Indiana, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina,… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Campaign Finance, Consumer Protection, Energy, PharmaceuticalsCampaign Finance 22 States and DC File Amicus Brief Asking U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Montana’s Election Law 22 States and the DC have filed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Montana’s election law, which bans corporate independent political expenditures in Montana state elections. The States’ brief asks the Court to… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Antitrust, Consumer Protection, Environment, PharmaceuticalsAntitrust/Consumer Protection 45 AGs, FTC Settle Deceptive Advertising Claims with Skechers over “Toning” Shoes 45 AGs and the FTC reached a settlement with shoe-maker Skechers resolving allegations that the company deceptively marketed its “toning” sneakers. The company agreed to pay a total of $50 million to resolve claims that it misled consumers with advertisements that… Continue Reading
State AGs in the News
Posted in Consumer Protection, Environment, PharmaceuticalsConsumer Protection Texas AG Settles Consumer Protection Claims with Mobile Messaging Company Texas AG Greg Abbott announced a settlement with JAWA and numerous related entities resolving allegations that they improperly added expensive, unauthorized charges to consumers’ monthly mobile phone bills. The entities, which allegedly deceived consumers into subscribing to receive premium text messages on mobile… Continue Reading
$1.1 Billion Verdict Demonstrates Continued Allure to AGs of Drug-Marketing Lawsuits
Posted in Consumer Protection, Contingency-Fee Counsel, Healthcare, Medicaid Fraud, PharmaceuticalsAs we noted earlier this month, an Arkansas state court recently handed down a $1.1 billion judgment in a lawsuit brought by the Arkansas AG against Janssen Pharmaceuticals and its parent Johnson & Johnson after a jury found that the company had concealed the risks associated with its antipsychotic drug Risperdal. The size of the award… Continue Reading
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