Sentences with phrase «for alleged violations»

Therefore, an individual serving as a leasing agent who exercised no control over the property could not face liability for alleged violations of the Act.

The FTC and the homebuilder agreed upon a $ 650,000.00 penalty for alleged violations of the Mortgage...

A federal appeals court has ruled that a broker who was president and sole owner / shareholder of his brokerage firm can be personally liable for alleged violations of the federal Fair Housing Act by a salesperson, even though a corporation was the owner of the brokerage.

In July of 2013, the CFPB took its first enforcement action for alleged violations of compensation restrictions.

Kevin Beverly, a handicapped individual, sued multiple parties for alleged violations of the Fair Housing Amendments Act («FHAA») and American with Disabilities Act («ADA»).

Actions by other owners or tenants of the commercial property for alleged violations of restricted covenants (for example, a covenant to lease only to «first class» business operations); and / or

A Florida federal court has considered whether a disabled individual, who had no specific intention of visiting properties at issue again, had standing to bring a lawsuit for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act («ADA»).

Second, the court found that there were questions of fact which needed to be considered for the alleged violations of the consumer protection law, such as whether the Form could deceive a «substantial portion of the public» and also whether the tenants suffered any harm because of the Form.

A federal appeals court has affirmed that a class - action lawsuit can proceed against a mortgage lender for alleged violations of the RESPA anti-kickback provisions in a case previously summarized in The Letter of the Law.

This poses ongoing problems for REALTOR ® members facing lawsuits for alleged violations of the ADA.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said it collected the payments for alleged violations to anti-kickback and other provisions in the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.

A recent featured article on Workforce.com — «Background Screening Firms Face Increased Scrutiny» — tells how background check firms are being watched more closely in the wake of a $ 2.6 million civil penalty against a leading screening firm by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

This whitepaper is a response to the rising trend of class action lawsuits filed for alleged violations of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) that controls background checks for employment in the United States.

Employment Screening Resources ® (ESR)-- a leading global screening firm providing fast, accurate, affordable, and compliant background screening services — offers employers two complimentary whitepapers — «Common Ways Consumer Reporting Agencies are Sued Under the FCRA» and «Common Ways Prospective or Current Employees Sue Employers Under the FCRA» — to alert them to the current rising trend of class action lawsuits being filed for alleged violations of the FCRA.

The top US securities regulator has signaled its intent to crack down on cryptocurrency exchanges for alleged violations of federal laws governing securities trading.

Recently, we represented E * Trade after its Manila office was raided by the Philippine National Bureau of Investigation for alleged violations of Philippines securities laws.

The private right of action, which would have allowed lawsuits to be filed against individuals and organisations for alleged violations of CASL, was due to enter into force on 1 July 2017.

We have also represented clients under criminal investigation or criminal indictment for alleged violations of US export controls.

Mr. Ezrin served as interim lead counsel in a class action pending against Apple for alleged violations of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Two wholesalers in the grocery business have been sued by retailers for alleged violations of antitrust laws through conspiratorial agreements.

These include: United States v. Resendiz - Ponce, which presents the question whether the omission of an element from a federal indictment can constitute harmless error (9th Circuit says no); Global Crossing Telecommunications, Inc. v. Metrophones Telecommunications, Inc., on whether a provider of pay phone services can sue a long distance carrier for alleged violations of the Federal Communications Commission's regulations concerning compensation for coinless pay phone calls (9th Circuit says yes); Cunningham v. California, a sentencing case involving whether whether California's Determinate Sentencing Law violates the 6th and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution by permitting California state court judges at sentencing to impose enhanced sentenced based on their determination of facts neither found by the jury nor admitted by the defendant; and Carey v. Musladin, reviewing the 9th Circuit's decision to overturn a murder conviction of a defendant who claimed he was denied a fair trial because the victim's relatives appeared in court wearing buttons with the deceased's picture on them.

The class action alleges that on January 12th, 2017, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice of violation to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA NV) and to FCA US LLC (FCA) for alleged violations of law resulting from the installation and failure to disclose engine management software that resulted in increased emissions of nitrogen oxide from the vehicles.

Mr. Whitney's representative work includes a series of successful outcomes pursuing false advertising claims against product review websites, a landmark victory clarifying copyright fair use and parody on behalf of several well - known musicians; a defense win dismissing copyright infringement claims brought by a putative class of attorneys against the leading legal research websites; a favorable outcome for a high - end beauty products company in a trademark and trade dress action against a manufacturer of knock - off products; a district and appellate court decision dismissing all claims by a proposed class against an international bank for alleged violations of, among other things, the Federal False Marking Act, RICO and the CAN - SPAM Act; and counseling prominent art museums and galleries on domestic and international copyright issues.

The suspended provisions of CASL were scheduled to come into force on July 1, 2017 and would have allowed any interested person to file lawsuits for alleged violations of the legislation.

Wells Fargo has agreed to pay a $ 1 billion penalty for alleged violations of the Consumer Financial Protection Act.

Representing banks that are exposed to litigation arising out of their operations and relationships with customers, including claims for account fraud, check fraud and forged instruments, wire / electronic transfer fraud, credit and debit card fraud, ATM fraud, and for alleged violations of check - handling and security procedures.

On March 1, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Justice Department announced that Arch Coal had agreed to pay a $ 4 million dollar penalty for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky, and will implement changes to its mining operations to ensure compliance.

Academica has been under federal investigation for alleged violations of conflict - of - interest laws and has amassed a charter school real estate empire across state lines.

In August 2011, following a complaint from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice launched an investigation into the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and two private schools for alleged violations of federal disability law, i.e. the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For example, they should consider whether implementable and effective remedies exist for alleged violations before launching far - reaching reforms.

Nyul Dreamstime.com Plenty - of - fish, the Canadia online dating website, has been fined for alleged violations... Radio - television and Telecommunications Commission.

ABC News: John Edwards: US Green - Lights Prosecution for Alleged Campaign Law Violations Tied to Affair Cover - Up The United States Department of Justice has green - lighted the prosecution of former presidential candidate John Edwards for alleged violations of campaign laws while he tried to cover up an extra-marital affair, ABC News has learned.

Babachir is being investigated for alleged violations of law and due process in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North - East; and Oke, over the $ 43.4 m hauled from a residential apartment at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Wheaton Park District officials Monday welcomed an announcement by the Du Page County state «s attorney «s office that it would not take legal action against the district for alleged violations of the state Open Meetings Act.

Similarly, in McMahon v. Bumble Bee Foods LLC, the plaintiff brought a state law claim under the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (IFDCA) for alleged violations of FDA regulations.

Foreign corporations will now be entitled not only to sue governments in domestic courts, but also to seek legal relief in international tribunals for alleged violations of the MAI.

Any Scouting unit that refuses to accept or abide by the new policy will either have their charter revoked by national BSA leadership or become fully exposed to legal attacks for alleged violations of nondiscrimination ordinances.

The B.C. Lotteries Corporation is embroiled in chaos this week after it was revealed they are facing $ 670,000 in fines for alleged violations of the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorism Financing Act.

On 6 June 2013, Banc De Binary was charged by both the (CFTC) Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as well as the (SEC) Securities and Exchange Commission for alleged violations of US financial regulations.

President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on $ 150 billion in Chinese imports for alleged violations of intellectual property rights, while Beijing vowed to retaliate on everything from American soybeans to planes.

During that time CFPB (at Cordray's direction) brought a civil enforcement action against a California attorney, Chance Gordon, for alleged violations of consumer protection laws.

On Monday, the Trump administration announced tariffs on about $ 50 billion worth of imported goods from China, aiming to punish the country for alleged violations of American intellectual property.

The U.S. investigation targeted the bank for alleged violations of sanctions in its dealings with Iran, and the multibillion charge would be a significant hit to BNP's capital ratios.

The president has threatened to slap tariffs on as much as $ 150 billion in Chinese imports in retaliation for alleged violations of intellectual property, while Beijing has vowed to retaliate.

A federal judge's ruling is the first to find that the president can be sued for the alleged violation of the Constitution.

«We are ready to reconsider the case of Compassion International, the US donor, which was put under «prior permission category» for alleged violation of [FCRA],» one senior Home Ministry official toldIndia Today, an English - language news magazine based near New Delhi.

He said since the commencement of the EFCC investigations, the former first lady had, through the same set of lawyers, filed a fundamental human rights enforcement suit marked FHC / ABJ / CS / 586/2017, demanding N2bn against the EFCC for an alleged violation of her right.

KELOWNANOW - Mar 25 - POF has been ordered to pay $ 48K for alleged violation of Canada's new anti-spam law.

On March 7, 2012, Lightfoot attorney William Morrow and in - house counsel for United States Steel Corporation, Tony Jeselnik, obtained a defense verdict in a case brought against the company for alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Declaratory judgment action included claims against insurer for alleged violation of consumer protection law, in addition to dispute over the insurer's reasons for denying coverage for the stock option backdating claims under applicable policy definitions and exclusions.