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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
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- Written by Kimberly Yaeger
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Reno, Nevada - The Nevada Trucking Association, along with the Nevada Highway Patrol, California Highway Patrol and the entire trucking industry, is taking this day to honor the millions of professional truck drivers that deliver America’s freight safely and securely every day.
FTC Settlements Ban Fraudulent Debt Collectors from Debt Collection Business and from Buying or Selling Debt
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- Written by NewStrip
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Washington, DC - The operators of a Georgia-based debt collection business that allegedly used false claims and threats to get people to pay debts - including debts they did not owe or that the defendants had no authority to collect - are banned from the debt collection business and from buying or selling debt, under settlements with the Federal Trade Commission.
Pharmacist Convicted of Health Care Fraud for Role in $5 Million Compounding Pharmacy Scheme
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Miami, Florida - A federal jury found a South Florida pharmacist guilty Friday of health care fraud for his role in a $5 million compounding pharmacy scheme.
Escort Service Owner Sentenced to Federal Prison
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Miami, Florida - A Miami escort service owner was sentenced Friday to 24 months in prison for filing a false tax return, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Benjamin G. Greenberg for the Southern District of Florida.
Doctor Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Participating in a Conspiracy to Illegally Dispense Opioids ...
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Miami, Florida - Dr. Andres Mencia, 64, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was sentenced Thursday to 78 months in prison, after having been convicted by a federal jury in South Florida, of participating in a conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
Walk for National Suicide Prevention Week in Reno, Carson City and Las Vegas
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- Written by Nathan K. Orme
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Las Vegas, Nevada - Leaders across the state are working together to prevent suicide in Nevada. Teal and purple ribbons represent suicide awareness and prevention, so on Sept. 10 for World Suicide Prevention Day, the Governor’s Mansion and State Capitol in Carson City, the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, the Las Vegas City Hall and the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno are “Turning Nevada Teal and Purple” for World Suicide Prevention Day.
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