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Penguin reaches multi-state agreement over e-book price-fixing

May 22, 2013 1:56 PM
By Bryan Cohen

DENVER (Legal Newsline) – Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a multi-state agreement Wednesday with book publisher Penguin Group (USA) Inc. to resolve allegations of collusion with other major publishers and Apple Inc. to manipulate e-book prices. The proposed agreement with … Read More »

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Conn. AG issues consumer alert about insurance quote scam

May 22, 2013 1:53 PM
By Bryan Cohen

HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) – Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and the Department of Insurance and the Department of Motor Vehicles warned Connecticut residents on Tuesday about an automobile insurance quote telephone scam. Jepsen’s office has received numerous reports of Connecticut residents … Read More »

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N.C. AG opposes Senate proposal to move SBI

May 22, 2013 1:50 PM
By Bryan Cohen

RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper stated his opposition Monday to a state Senate budget proposal that would remove most of the State Bureau of Investigation under the state’s executive branch. Cooper and state law enforcement … Read More »

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Colo. AG announces indictment against Quantum Title

May 22, 2013 1:48 PM
By Bryan Cohen

DENVER (Legal Newsline) – Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced Tuesday that a statewide grand jury indicted Quantum Title Tuesday after the company allegedly defrauded investors of more than $3 million before getting caught. Quantum Title, Michael Martinez, the company’s owner, … Read More »

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Ala. AG warns of unscrupulous security service practices

May 22, 2013 1:45 PM
By Bryan Cohen
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange joined with members of the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure on Wednesday to warn customers of unscrupulous practices by security product sellers. The board received multiple reports of problems during the … Read More »

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Report: Ill. House GOP leader considering bid for AG

May 22, 2013 11:00 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) — Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross is reportedly considering a run for state attorney general. According to blog CapitolFax.com, Cross, who has served in the state House of Representatives since 1993 and is a former … Read More »

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Report: Former Ohio AG applies to have law license reinstated

May 22, 2013 10:15 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has applied to have his law license reinstated after serving a six-month suspension. The Associated Press reported on the request Wednesday. Dann was forced to resign as the state’s … Read More »

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Tort reform group commends Ala. lawmakers on contingency fee measure

May 22, 2013 10:00 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A national tort reform group applauded Alabama lawmakers Wednesday for passing legislation designed to provide transparency and limitations on state contracts with private attorneys. The American Tort Reform Association said House Bill 227 will bring “good-government … Read More »

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Los Angeles voters back amendment to overturn Citizens United

May 22, 2013 9:45 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Add Los Angeles to the growing list of cities and states calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allowed unrestricted campaign spending by corporations. The nation’s second largest city … Read More »

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Report: Legal watchdog groups call out La. AG for pay-to-play system

May 22, 2013 9:00 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — Legal watchdog groups are calling out Louisiana Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell for giving out lucrative state contracts to top campaign donors. In a report by WWL-TV Monday, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch and the American … Read More »

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