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Schneiderman settles auto loans suit
Schneiderman BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Friday that his office has reached an assurance of discontinuance agreement with a Buffalo auto dealership that allegedly issued loans.
ARS settlement worth $338M
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Thursday that the state has signed final consent orders with two investment firms to repurchase over $338 million in auction rate securities.
Company settles with Massachusetts over fluroscent light bulbs
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday that her office had reached a settlement with a Michigan company that allegedly took part in false advertising about environmentally friendly products.
N.Y. AG settles with utilities over marketing
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Wednesday that his office had reached a multimillion dollar settlement with two utility companies over alleged deceptive marketing tactics.
Feds, states settle whistleblower suit with CVS
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday that CVS Pharmacy has agreed to pay $9 million as part of a settlement.
Calif. AG sues funeral trusts
Harris LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris filed a lawsuit on Monday against one of the nation's largest funeral trusts, alleging that it illegally diverted some $14 million.
Madigan sues, alleges sites feature fake news
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Tuesday that her office has sued a Chicago-area man for alleged fraudulent marketing of acai berry dieting schemes online and fraudulent business practices.
Madigan happy with bill's progress
Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Monday that state lawmakers have passed legislation to protect consumers from paying for traded-in vehicles after a dealership shuts down.
Tenn. AG files contempt petition against JK Harris
Cooper NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper announced on Friday that his office has filed a contempt petition against a tax preparer and its co-defendants after they allegedly failed to meet the terms of a 2008 agreement.
Schneiderman settles with housing manufacturer
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman an agreement with a housing developer on Friday to ensure equal access to housing for people with disabilities.
Zoeller says East Chicago meetings should be public
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller responded to the East Chicago City Council meeting in executive session and discussing the distribution of casino revenue.
Maine AG plans appeal over Plum Creek plan
Schneider AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) - Maine Attorney General William Schneider is appealing a recent Superior Court decision regarding the Land Use Regulation Commission's decision conditionally approving Plum Creek's Concept Plan for the Moosehead Lake Region.
Investment company paying $8.25M in N.J. settlement
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A Union County-based investment company and its owner will pay $8.25 million to settle allegations investors were defrauded through a Ponzi scheme.
Conn. AG settles antitrust case
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jespen announced on Thursday the settlement of an antitrust and unfair practices lawsuit against the former owner of two waste disposal companies.
N.C. AG settles public nuisance case against TVA
Cooper ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced a settlement on Thursday with the Tennessee Valley Authority to reduce emissions from its coal-fired plants and to pay the state $11.2 million.
Mo. AG resolves case over asbestos removal
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Wednesday a consent judgment against a Springfield, Mo., man for alleged violations of the Missouri Air Conservation Act.
Former car dealer paying up in New York
Schneiderman SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Wednesday that a former Central New York used car dealer has begun making payments after a court order to pay restitution and penalties.
Agreement reached over prevailing wages issue
Coakley
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday that a New Bedford, Mass., drywall contractor and his company have been debarred from contracting for or bidding on work on public construction sites in Massachusetts for 10 years.
Wis. AG settles with construction company
Van Hollen ELLSWORTH, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Monday that his office has resolved civil environmental prosecution it brought against a Prescott, Wis., construction company and its owners and operators.
Wis. AG goes after excavating company
Van Hollen MANITOWOC, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a civil environmental enforcement action on Monday against a Manitowoc, Wis., excavating company over allegations of solid waste violations.