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Maine receives contract for tobacco compliance program
Schneider AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) - Maine Attorney General William Schneider announced an agreement on July 11 with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Tobacco Products to prevent the sale and distribution of tobacco to minors.
Cuccinelli settles with loan modification company
Cuccinelli RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli announced last Monday that his office has reached a settlement with a Virginia Beach, Va.-based mortgage loan modification company.
Conn. AG sorry Borders couldn't find a buyer
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen warned consumers that the Borders Group will begin going-out-of-business sales this week in its remaining stores in Connecticut, concluding them on or before Sept. 30.
Injunctive relief obtained in Tenn. AG's settlement
Cooper NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper announced on Friday that three family members who ran two Nashville furniture stores have agreed not to engage in illegal business practices.
Mo. AG files two suits against Joplin tornado fraud schemes
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced lawsuits on Thursday against an allegedly fraudulent charitable organization and a Georgia man who took advantage of the Joplin tornado.
Md. court upholds $73M judgment against actuarial firm
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler and State Treasurer Nancy Kopp announced a ruling on Wednesday upholding that an actuarial firm is liable to the state's retirement system.
McGraw wins case against BlueHippo
McGraw CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced on Wednesday that his office has obtained a judgment against BlueHippo Funding LLC and BlueHippo Capital LLC.
Coakley, power provider renegotiate settlement
Coakley
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday that National Grid will pay $1.2 million to customers as part of an updated settlement.
Payday lender settles with Idaho AG
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Tuesday that his office has reached a settlement with a Utah payday lender that will entitle Idaho borrowers to restitution.
No injunction for Entergy in dispute with Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell announced a ruling on Monday denying Entergy's request for a preliminary injunction that would have prevented the state from enforcing its laws during pending litigation.
N.J. AG says company used investments for personal use
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Tuesday that the state's Bureau of Securities has filed suit against an Allendale, N.J.-based company for alleged fraud.
Madigan sues over alleged advertising scam
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against a central Illinois woman for allegedly scamming consumers and businesses out of at least $17,000 for advertisements in fictitious magazines.
Grain company ordered to pay $100K
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and Secretary Ben Brancel announced a $100,000 judgment on Friday against a grain company and its owner over alleged state grain security law violations.
Connecticut settles with power plant
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced on Friday that his office and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection have reached a settlement with the company in charge of a Wallingford, Conn., power plant.
Report: Wash. AG, immigration advisor reach agreement
McKenna OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna says a Blaine, Wash.-based immigration advisor has agreed to change his business practices and pay legal costs in response to a civil suit.
Iowa AG reaches agreement with rental car company
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced a formal agreement on Thursday with a car rental company to disclose Iowa's state rental car tax in its online quotes.
Feds back up N.Y. AG's view on nuclear plant
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a significant federal ruling Friday in an effort to improve a Buchanan, N.Y., power plant's accident preparedness.
W.Va. AG sues Calif. company over mortgage modification
McGraw CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced on Thursday that his office has taken action against a California-based company for alleged fraudulent loan modification claims.
Mass. couple will pay $58K
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that a Sharon, Mass., husband and wife will pay more than $58,000 in restitution and fines for various alleged labor violations.
Coakley, Walgreens settle for $2.8M
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a settlement on Thursday with a national pharmacy chain that will pay the state $2.8 million.