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Stephen Wick
Nov 19, 20242 min read
The Justice Department is taking action to prevent the $3.3 billion merger between UnitedHealth and Amedisys
The U.S. Justice Department, alongside state attorneys general from Maryland, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois, has filed a lawsuit to blo
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Stephen Wick
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Trump’s Victory Signals Major Changes to Public Health Policies and Reproductive Rights
President Donald Trump’s election victory, significant changes to the nation’s public health and insurance policies are expected, with impli
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Stephen Wick
Nov 10, 20242 min read
Examining the Implications of the U.S. Court of Appeals Decision on American Airlines and JetBlue's Northeast Alliance
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upheld the ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of M
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Stephen Wick
Nov 9, 20243 min read
Hershey Faces Legal Action Due to 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Chocolate Packaging
According to classaction.org, the lawsuit points out that PFAS often originate from coatings intended to repel grease and moisture in packag
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Stephen Wick
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Analyzing the Allegations: Sitejabber's Deceptive Consumer Review Practices and the FTC's Response
FTC has proposed a settlement that would restrict Sitejabber from making misleading claims about consumer ratings or reviews in the future.
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Stephen Wick
Nov 4, 20243 min read
False Advertising Claims: The Justice Department Resolve Allegations Against Lyft Inc with $2.1M Settlement
In a notable development, the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have announced a settlement requiring Lyft Inc. to p
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Stephen Wick
Oct 31, 20244 min read
Outbreak of E. coli Linked to McDonald’s Onions: Federal Investigation Underway
The FDA is currently coordinating with Taylor Farms to assess the need for additional recalls and to confirm that no recalled onions were so
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Stephen Wick
Oct 29, 20244 min read
FTC to Refund Over $1 Million to Consumers Misled by Rhinelander Auto Center
The complaint further alleges that the dealership discriminated against American Indian customers by adding excessive markups to their finan
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Stephen Wick
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Atwater's of Baltimore Issues Urgent Recall of Spider Web Tarts Due to Undeclared Almond Flour
The recall was prompted after it was discovered that the almond-containing product was mistakenly distributed without proper labeling, due t
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Stephen Wick
Oct 25, 20243 min read
States Remain Silent on Complaints Against Exeter Finance Amid Santander Settlement
ProPublica reveals that a dozen states that pursued legal action against Santander Consumer USA for high-interest loans have largely ignored
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Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20244 min read
Justice Department Takes Action Against Discrimination in Home Appraisals
The case centers around a Black homeowner who applied for refinancing with Rocket Mortgage in January 2021. To facilitate the required appra
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Stephen Wick
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Dakota Tom's Sandwiches Issues Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Listeria monocytogenes can pose serious health risks, particularly to young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. W
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Stephen Wick
Oct 18, 20244 min read
Consumer Alert: Mayland AG Warns of Charity Scams Amid Hurricane Relief Efforts in the Southeast
Before you donate, it’s crucial to verify the legitimacy of any charitable organization. Check if the charity is registered with the Marylan
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Stephen Wick
Oct 18, 20244 min read
Executives Sentenced for Price-Fixing Scheme in Savannah Concrete Market
A corporation along with four of its executives received sentences for their involvement in an extensive scheme to manipulate prices, coordi
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Stephen Wick
Oct 15, 20244 min read
New York Attorney General Secures Refunds for Solar Eclipse Hotel Reservation Cancellations
In March 2024, however, the Aloft Buffalo Airport Hotel began canceling reservations without notifying guests, leaving many unaware of their
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Stephen Wick
Oct 11, 20245 min read
Eight Indicted in $68 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme in Brooklyn, NY
The scheme involved two social adult day care centers and a home health care financial intermediary that reportedly paid kickbacks for serv
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Stephen Wick
Oct 9, 20244 min read
Marriott Settles Data Breach Investigation for $52 Million: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown Announces Multistate Efforts
The settlement requires Marriott to enhance its data security practices, adopt a risk-based approach, and provide specific consumer protecti
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Stephen Wick
Sep 25, 20242 min read
FTC Shuts Down $40 Million Unauthorized Billing and Credit Card Laundering Schemes Targeting CBD and Keto Products
A federal court, at the FTC's request, has approved settlements requiring marketers of CBD and keto products to forfeit assets—including a M
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Stephen Wick
Sep 16, 20243 min read
Urgent Recall: Innovation Bakers Pulls 7-Eleven Fudge Brownies Due to Undeclared Walnuts
Consumers are urged to avoid eating these brownies, which are marked with the Lot Code: Best By Wednesday 0911. Affected customers can retur
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Stephen Wick
Sep 9, 20244 min read
Nevada Man Convicted for Defrauding Banks of Over $11 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds
His expenditures included purchasing approximately 25 residential properties, two luxury vehicles, funding a personal investment account, an
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