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N.J. AG announces publication of web wagering regulations

May 20, 2013 1:07 PM
By Bryan Cohen

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa and the Division of Gaming Enforcement announced Friday that the proposed regulations for internet wagering will be published June 3 in the New Jersey Register. Following the publication, there … Read More »

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N.J. AG warns consumers to check vehicle flood and salvage database

May 16, 2013 1:15 PM
By Bryan Cohen

NEWARK (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa on Wednesday warned consumers in the market for a used vehicle to check an online database that lists all vehicles issued flood or salvage titles since Superstorm Sandy. The leaders … Read More »

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N.J. AG sues three more businesses over alleged price gouging

May 13, 2013 1:05 PM
By Bryan Cohen

NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa said his office has filed new lawsuits against three businesses that allegedly gouged prices following the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Chiesa’s Division of Consumer Affairs filed lawsuits against Devsatya … Read More »

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N.J. AG announces settlement with broker-dealer

May 3, 2013 1:23 PM
By Bryan Cohen

NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a consent order Thursday with a Newark-based broker-dealer that will pay $100,000 plus restitution to resolve self-reported security violations. Pruco Securities LLC self-reported the violations to the Division … Read More »

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N.J. AG announces pharmacy security best practices

May 2, 2013 1:30 PM
By Bryan Cohen

NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced Wednesday the publication of a fully modern set of pharmacy security best practices to prevent drug theft and diversion at retail pharmacies. The recommendations, which were published by … Read More »

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Merrill Lynch settles N.J. AG’s lawsuit for $45M

April 22, 2013 12:20 PM
By Bryan Cohen

TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a $45 million settlement on Friday with Merrill Lynch & Co. to resolve allegations that it breached a contract related to a state stock purchase in 2008. Merrill … Read More »

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N.J. AG announces Superstorm Sandy price gouging settlements

April 18, 2013 11:27 AM
By Bryan Cohen

NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced settlements Wednesday with two gas stations to resolve allegations that they unjustifiably and excessively raised fuel prices after Superstorm Sandy. C.S. George & Sons Inc., doing business as … Read More »

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N.J. AG settles with Birdsall Services Group

April 16, 2013 11:16 AM
By Bryan Cohen

TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a settlement Monday with Birdsall Services Group to resolve a civil forfeiture action the state filed against the company. The settlement does not resolve charges in a pending … Read More »

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Former N.J. AG appointed Rutgers’ senior VP, general counsel

April 15, 2013 10:45 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — Former New Jersey Attorney General John J. Farmer Jr. has been appointed Rutgers University’s senior vice president and general counsel, President Robert Barchi announced last week at a Board of Governors meeting. According to … Read More »

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N.J. AG releases SAFE Task Force report

April 11, 2013 1:54 PM
By Bryan Cohen

TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa released the final report of the New Jersey SAFE Task Force on Wednesday, an evaluation of violence, gun control, addiction, mental health and school safety in the state. The … Read More »

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