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Cuomo: Stop selling toy guns
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Toy guns are putting the safety and lives of police officers and civilians at risk, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo wrote in a written letter to more than 100 companies.
Corbett settles with coin collection company
Corbett HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett announced Tuesday that the State has reached a settlement with two Canton Ohio based coin collectors over allegations the companies falsely advertised services.
Madigan warns consumers of "cash for clunkers" scams
Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Even before the program was formerly introduced, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan was warning residents identity theft could rise as a result of the federal government's new "cash for clunkers" program.
McKenna files claim against Rent-A-Center
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna on Friday filed a lawsuit against Rent-A-Center for alleged consumer harassment and deceptive debt collection practices.
Coakley reaches agreement with Home Depot
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Home Depot, U.S.A., Inc., will pay nearly $55,000 to resolve allegations the company did not properly calculate vacation benefits for employees.
AGs announce Countrywide disbursement
Van Hollen MADISON, Wisc. (Legal Newsline) - More than 40 state attorneys general across the country will be distributing refunds to thousands of effected homeowners as part of a nationwide settlement with Countrywide Financial Corporation.
Zoeller: Statewide effort under way to stop foreclosures
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - A statewide crackdown on foreclosures headed by Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is underway in an effort to curb the current housing crisis.
Blumenthal reaches agreement with AT&T
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on Friday said his office has reached an agreement with AT&T, which will allow state consumers the option of blocking third party fees on their bill.
Corbett dishing out Dell dollars
Corbett HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett has obtained more than $92,000 in refund checks to residents as a result of alleged deceptive marketing by computer giant Dell.
AGs target companies in grant scheme suit
Six TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Steve Six, along with two other state attorneys general have filed suit against six companies and five individuals over allegations they charged consumers for non-existing grants.
Cuomo targets firms in lawsuit
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has filed a lawsuit targeting 35 law firms and two debt collections over allegations of unlawful debt collection practices.
Goddard: Staff reduction necessary to minimize costs
Terry Goddard (D) PHOENIX, Ariz- Over 29 state employees have been laid off as a result of budget cuts authorized by the state legislature, according to Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard.
Cordray sues debt collector
Richard Cordray (D) CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline)- Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has filed suit against a locally owned debt collections agency over allegations the company violated the state's Consumer Sales Practices Act and the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Wedding photographer ripped off customers, Corbett says
Corbett HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett announced Friday that his office is filing a lawsuit against a Scranton photographer and his business over allegations he violated the Consumer Protection Act.
Cuomo: Bankrupt business will pay $250K in restitution
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has secured $250,000 in restitution after hundreds of customers were allegedly ripped off when a local bridal center shop closed unexpectedly.
AGs reach agreement with DISH Network
Cooper NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper led a group of attorneys general in reaching a $5.9 million with satellite television provider DISH Network.
Coakley wants gas company to give refunds
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has requested $860,000 refund from Unitil Gas over allegations the company's customers paid higher than normal gas supply costs.
AGs join forces to fight alleged mortgage fraud
Goddard PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - A group of state attorneys general says it is leading the fight against an increasing epidemic of mortgage fraud throughout the country.
Swanson sues arbitration company
Swanson ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the National Arbitration Forum of Minnesota over allegations the company committed deceptive marketing tactics.
Koster testifies about debt settlement
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Companies and individuals who specialize in preying upon consumers who have credit card debt are a growing threat to Missourians, state Attorney General Chris Koster said Tuesday.