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News Tipoffs - Massachusetts Editors Newsletter for Saturday October 12, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Attorney General's Office Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement With Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: Attorney General Reyes announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this investigation, has reached a paralle  more

FEC Advisory Opinion: Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Montanans for Tester, Gallego for Arizona
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following Advisory Opinion (No. AO-2024-13) on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * To: Jacquelyn Lopez, Esq., Jonathan Peterson, Esq., Emma Anspach, Esq., Elias Law Group, 250 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20001 RE: Advisory Opinion Request 2024-13 Dear Ms. Lopez, Mr. Peterson, and Ms. Anspach: This letter responds to your letter received on September 18, 2024, requesting an advisory opinion on behalf of the Democratic Sen  more

FEC Advisory Opinion: Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Rosen for Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following Advisory Opinion (No. AO-2024-14) on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * To: Jacquelyn K. Lopez, Esq., Jonathan A. Peterson, Esq., Emma R. Anspach, Esq., Elias Law Group LLP, 250 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20001 Dear Counsel: We are responding to the advisory opinion request you submitted on behalf of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee ("DSCC") and Rosen for Nevada, regarding the application of the   more

Governor Healey Issues Statement on Passing of Ethel Kennedy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement on the passing of Ethel Kennedy: "I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ethel Kennedy, who inspired us all with her resilience, compassion and faith. She was a passionate advocate for human rights and leaves behind a remarkable legacy of public service. My heart goes out to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and  more

Labor Dept. Issues Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims for Week Ending Oct. 5, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Oct. 5, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending October 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 258,000, an increase of 33,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 225,000. This is the highest level for initial claims since August 5, 2023 when it was 258,000. The 4-wee  more

Litigation: SEC Charges Massachusetts Resident With Multi-Million Dollar Stock Securities Fraud
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 24-cv-12602; D. Mass. filed Oct. 11, 2024) involving Norman V. Meier: * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Wakefield, Massachusetts resident Norman V. Meier, for allegedly conducting a multi-million dollar securities fraud involving the offer and sale of several stocks to unsuspecting investors in both Europe and the United States. The SEC's complaint allege  more

Mass. A.G. Campbell Reaches $200,000 Settlement With Framingham Equestrian Dressage Facility
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * Requires Restoration Of Wetlands Consent Judgment Resolves Claims that Defendants Illegally Constructed Equestrian Dressage Arena and Paddocks in Protected Wetland Areas and Buffer Zones * * * FRAMINGHAM -- Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced today a settlement with Iron Horse Equestrian, LLC, Iron Horse Dressage, LLC (together, Iron Hors  more

Mass. A.G. Campbell: Encore Casino Dealer And Player Convicted In Baccarat Cheating Scheme
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced today that a Middlesex County jury found Encore Boston Harbor Casino baccarat dealer Jianming Li of Delaware and baccarat player Jun Na Zhang of New York guilty on two counts each of cheating and swindling more than $1,000 and one count each of larceny over $1,200 by single scheme. According to the i  more

Mich. A.G. Nessel Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement With Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this investigation,  more

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management: RI Mosquito Report - Additional EEE Virus and West Nile Virus Mosquito Findings
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 12 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Rhode Islanders Urged to Continue Mosquito Prevention Measures due to High Risk of EEE and WNV Statewide * * * The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that the most recent mosquito samples tested by the Rhode Island State Health Laboratories (RISHL) has confirmed one positive fi  more

Wis. A.G. Kaul Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement With Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 12 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this investigation, has reache  more