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DOL accuses PrimeLending of violating whistleblower provisions

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According to the DOL, they must pay $35,000 in emotional damages and the legal fees of the two employees who reported consumer fraud concerns. A former senior vice president and two company managers were also held personally accountable in the case.

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Liberty Reverse Mortgage hit with class-action suit alleging violation of California labor laws

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This includes compensation for meal and rest periods that were allegedly unfulfilled, as well as expenses incurred by the class for their job duties and any legal fees that may arise from the case.

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Reffkin trades in Compass stock for $7M cash bonus

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While the firm has succeeded in trimming costs and reducing operating expenses , it is now finding itself in the crosshairs of multiple copycat commission lawsuits , which will lead to an increase in legal costs. For the changes to Reffkin’s compensation plan alone, Compass will pay $25,000 in legal fees, according to the SEC filing.

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Mr. Cooper sues ACI for damages related to unauthorized mortgage payments

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In addition, it resulted in legal fees due to 10 class actions and at least two individual lawsuits. Some customers faced overdrafts and/or insufficient funds fees on their bank accounts, while other customers’ depository institutions placed temporary account freezes.

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Magistrate judge recommends $46M in restitution from former Live Well CEO

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But Parker agreed with Hild and the government in limiting ICBC’s claim for legal fees. Hild objected to ICBC’s proposed amount by saying the company did not receive a “fair market value” for the bonds they purchased, which Parker said is “irrelevant for the purposes of restitution.”

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Former Homesnap employees stole trade secrets over online marketplace tech, CoStar alleges

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CoStar also seeks monetary damages stemming from the costs and legal fees resulting from the suit. Representation for Happening Technology, Wolcott, Mazur and the other defendants have yet to file a response to the complaint in court as of Monday afternoon.

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The opportunity cost of modern-day redlining

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Modern-day redlining persists, and it’s costing lenders millions in legal fees. Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a strong stance on redlining, taking direct legal action against bad actors and thrusting the topic into the national spotlight. More recently, Patriot Bank paid $1.9