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N.H. SC sides with supermarket chain in challenge over zoning ordinance

April 30, 2013 1:30 PM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled last week that a regional supermarket chain can proceed with plans to build a new, larger store less than five miles from a competitor. Hannaford Brothers Company went to … Read More »

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N.H. AG nominee approved by state council

April 18, 2013 8:30 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) — Joseph Foster, New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan’s nominee for attorney general, has been approved. The Associated Press reported Wednesday that Foster received a unanimous approval from the state’s Executive Council. A swearing-in date has not … Read More »

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Council questions N.H. AG nominee

April 11, 2013 10:30 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) — Joseph Foster, New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan’s nominee for attorney general, says he would not handle any cases involving clients of his law firm if he becomes the state’s top lawyer. The state’s Executive Council … Read More »

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N.H. AG announces $700,000 settlement with gravel and concrete company

April 5, 2013 11:35 AM
By Bryan Cohen

CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) — New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney and Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Thomas Burack announced a $700,000 settlement on Thursday with a concrete and gravel company to resolve allegations of wetlands filling. Torromeo Industries Inc. … Read More »

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N.H. gov. nominates former state Senate leader for AG

April 4, 2013 9:32 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) — Gov. Maggie Hassan has nominated former state Senate Majority Leader Joseph Foster to serve as the state’s next top lawyer. In a news release Monday, Hassan called Foster a “respected attorney.” A Democrat from Nashua, … Read More »

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N.H. AG stepping down after 14 years in office

March 20, 2013 8:47 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) — New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney says he has decided to leave his post as the state’s top lawyer after 14 years. Delaney sent a letter to Gov. Margaret Wood Hassan Tuesday, announcing his departure. … Read More »

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N.H. AG settles with oil distributor

March 18, 2013 11:01 AM
By Bryan Cohen

CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) – New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney and Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Thomas Burack announced the approval of a $41,615 settlement Friday with an oil distributor to resolve allegations of an oil spill. The Rockingham … Read More »

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N.H. AG issues consumer alert about Corporate Records Service

February 27, 2013 4:50 PM
By Bryan Cohen

CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) — New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney and Secretary of State William Gardner issued a consumer alert Tuesday to New Hampshire business owners to be aware of mailings sent from a company using deceptive practices. A … Read More »

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Citgo to pay N.H. $16 million to settle pollution lawsuit

February 18, 2013 1:52 PM
By Bryan Cohen

CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) – New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney’s office will be in charge of distributing the funds from a recent $16 million settlement with petroleum company Citgo that resolves allegations of groundwater contamination. Delaney’s office alleged that … Read More »

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LPS/DocX agrees to $120 million multi-state settlement

February 4, 2013 12:20 PM
By Bryan Cohen

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Legal Newsline) – A $120 million multi-state settlement was announced Thursday with Lender Processing Services Inc. and its subsidiaries, LPS Default Solutions and DocX, resolving allegations of improper mortgage servicing. The Jacksonville-based LPS allegedly robo-signed documents and engaged … Read More »

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