TRENTON, New Jersey, June 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") announced today that international retailer Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to resolve allegations that the chain repeatedly engaged in unlawful unit pricing practices at its 64 retail stores throughout the state. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: The Attorney General's Office is investigating a death that occurred during a police encounter in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, on Friday, June 14, 2024. According to the preliminary investigation, officers from the Woodbridge Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop at a gas station on Route 9 North at approximately 6:33 p.m. Officers learned that the m  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Kaul and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide agreement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. "Wisconsin DOJ is dedicated to protecting consumers against deceptive marketing, particularly when people's safety may be impacted," said Attorney General Josh Kaul  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-1173) on June 18, 2024, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - April 2024": * * * Job openings rates decreased in 12 states and increased in 3 states on the last business day of April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 4 states and decreased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 3 states and decrease  more

BELMAR, New Jersey, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release: * * * Intentional wage theft leads to $4K in civil penalties for overtime violations * * * The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered more than $84,000 in back wages and liquidated damages for 13 workers and assessed $4,459 in penalties after its investigation determined a Jersey Shore steakhouse owner violated federal overtime regulations deliberately. Investigators with th  more

SALZBURG, Austria, June 19 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on June 17, 2024, by Governor Michelle W. Bowman at the Salzburg Global Seminar entitled "Financial Technology Innovation, Social Impact, and Regulation: Do We Need New Paradigms?": * * * It is a pleasure to be back in Salzburg again for the next chapter in the Global Seminar, focusing on financial technology innovations and the developing financial regulatory framework./1 At this same gathering last year, we discuss  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 19 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: At this evening's annual Pride Month celebration held at Drumthwacket, Governor Phil Murphy announced the signing of Executive Order No. 361 establishing the Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools. The Commission will build on the Administration's nation-leading efforts to support LGBTQIA+ youth and ensure New Jersey schools provide a saf  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 19 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on June 18, 2024: * * * "I am glad to see President Biden take executive action to grant work permits to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. "This Executive Order sends a simple, powerful message: when all of our neighbors are given the opportunity to contribute to our shared future and a fair chance to pursue the American Dream, all of us are better off. "That is exactly what we have proven ove  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: * * * Federal Agency Charged Grocery Store Chain Subjected Employee to Sexual Harassment and Fired Her When She Refused to Undergo Unlawful Medical Examination * * * Weis Markets, Inc., will pay $75,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sexual harassment and disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), t  more