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Circle K reaches agreement with AGs
Madigan WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia announced an agreement on Tuesday with two convenience store companies to prevent the sale of tobacco to children and teens.
Dunkin Donuts cited for child labor law violations
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday that two Dunkin Donuts franchise owners were cited and fined for violating Massachusetts child labor laws.
N.C. AG wants shutdown of loan modification company
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that a Winston-Salem foreclosure rescue operation has been temporarily barred from offering foreclosure and loan modification services.
Investment companies buying back auction rate securities
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Monday that the state's Bureau of Securities has signed final consent orders with two investment companies over auction rate securities.
Rental company paying up in discrimination suit
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a consent judgment on Thursday with rental property owner AvalonBay Communities Inc., over alleged discrimination of a tenant with young children.
DeWine sues home improvement businesses
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on Friday that his office has filed lawsuits against two Ohio home improvement businesses for alleged violations of Ohio consumer law.
Conway says Marathon Oil illegally raised prices
Conway FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced on Friday that he has filed a motion for a temporary injunction over an oil company's alleged price gouging.
Waterproofing company ordered to pay $132K
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday that a Peabody, Mass., waterproofing company has been ordered to pay $132,000 for inadequate employee compensation.
N.Y. AG sues travel agency
Schneiderman BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Thursday that his office has successfully sued a travel agency that allegedly took thousands of dollars from consumers and failed to deliver the promised travel packages.
Fla. AG sues JLF University
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Tuesday that her office has sued a Miramar, Fla.-based university for allegedly defrauding medical and nursing students.
Metals company pays New Jersey, former employee
Dow TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced a settlement on Wednesday between an Essex County metals company and a former employee who alleged retaliation over taking time off.
Kroger settles with biotechnology firm
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announces on Wednesday that his office has reached a $167,000 settlement with a biotechnology firm over allegedly unlawful marketing practices.
Dow, DVD mail company reach agreement
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Monday that her office has reached a consent order with a Monmouth County, N.J.-based DVD mail-order company over allegedly unauthorized credit card charges.
Restitution for Ark. car owners
McDaniel LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced on Tuesday that 29 Arkansas consumers have received restitution following alleged odometer fraud by two car dealers and their owners.
States, feds settle Rebif suit
Cooper WASHINGTON D.C. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper announced on Monday that Tennessee, other states and the federal government have reached an agreement in principle with a pharmaceutical manufacturer over allegedly false Medicaid claims.
Ind. AG settles with Mr. Lubie
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Monday that his office has reached a settlement with Hukill Oil for allegedly overcharging customers for oil.
Wis. AG resolves wetlands issue
Van Hollen FOND DU LAC, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Monday that his office resolved a civil environmental prosecution brought against a Fond du Lac County landowner and contractor.
Expired products the subject of Conn. settlement
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced a settlement on Thursday with Connecticut CVS Pharmacy LLC over the sale of expire products.
Coakley secures restitution, penalties over wages
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that an Onset, Mass., construction company has been ordered to pay $100,000 in fines and restitution for alleged wage and records keeping violations.
Abbott gets TRO against dietary supplements marketer
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that he has obtained a temporary restraining order against two companies that allegedly unlawfully market and dispense dietary supplements.