The U.S. Department of Justice and the State of Connecticut reportedly resolved a dispute about the State’s voter registration practices. The DOJ had accused the state of not having complied with national guidelines which govern the process of registering citizens to vote in federal elections. Connecticut Fails to Comply A DOJ investigation … [Read more...]
Lowe’s Agrees to $8.6 Million Settlement for Medical Leave Practices
Hardware giant Lowe’s recently agreed to pay out over $8 million to settle a case in which it was accused of having implemented discriminatory practices with relation to its sick leave policies. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused Lowe’s of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act with its policy of terminating the … [Read more...]
MD Attorney General Alleges Company Swindled Lead Paint Victims
With the nation still reeling from the revelations that possibly hundreds of children and adolescents have been the victims of lead poisoning from contaminated water in Flint, Michigan, a new case highlights the protections needed by victims of lead poisoning. According to the Maryland Attorney General’s office, Chevy Chase based Access Funding … [Read more...]
Pfizer Settles for Millions
According to the United States Justice Department a settlement has been reached with Pfizer Inc. to pay underpaid drug rebates to Medicaid. The settlement follows allegations that Wyeth, which was bought by Pfizer back in 2009 (around three years after the illegal activity had ended), deliberately reported prices of two of its anti-acid drugs, … [Read more...]
