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Feinberg, Zoeller meet to discuss $5M victims fund
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller met with victim compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg on Wednesday to discuss how funds will be paid out to assist victims of the Indiana State Fair tragedy.
Coakley approves transfers of two hospitals
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday that her office has approved the proposed transfers of two hospitals while securing significant improvements and conditions for the facilities.
Wis. dairy companies to pay over discharge violations
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a judgment on Wednesday against sister dairy companies based in Granton, Wis., over alleged environmental violations.
Minn. AG sues five Internet lenders
Swanson SAINT PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed separate lawsuits on Tuesday against five Internet lenders that made loans to Minnesota borrowers that allegedly contained unlawfully high annual interest rates of up to 782 percent.
Tropicana pays $15K civil penalty
Dow ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced a settlement on Friday between the state's Division of Gaming Enforcement and the Tropicana Casino and Resort.
Water at gym the subject of Mo. AG's suit
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against a Jackson, Mo., couple for multiple alleged violations of Missouri's Safe Drinking Water Law at their fitness center.
Dow sues immigration services providers
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow and the state Division of Consumer Affairs filed complaints on Wednesday against four allegedly fraudulent immigration services providers.
Info dump yields $40K settlement
Cooper CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday that a Charlotte doctor has paid $40,000 for allegedly dumping files that contained patients' financial and medical information.
Court rules for Wis. AG in dispute with construction company
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Tuesday that the Waukesha County circuit court had entered a judgment against a construction co. and its owner over alleged wetlands violations.
Madigan alleges water and air pollution
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a lawsuit on Friday against a Macoupin County, Ill., swine finishing operation over allegations of water and air pollution violations.
Madigan sues copper plant over emissions
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan on announced Friday that she filed a complaint against a copper plant based in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood over allegedly dangerous levels of lead emissions.
Madigan, House of Blues reach agreement
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Friday that the House of Blues Chicago and owner Live Nation Worldwide Inc. have implemented changes in accordance with a 2009 settlement agreement.
Fuel gel companies voluntarily recall products
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan heralded the voluntary recalls of pourable fuel gel that was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday.
N.H. Dems paying $5K over prerecorded message
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney announced a consent agreement on Tuesday with the New Hampshire Democratic Party after a complaint that it allegedly delivered a prerecorded political message illegally.
DeWine suing roofing company
DeWine CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit on Wednesday against a Cleveland-area roofing company after it allegedly failed to deliver complete work or provide refunds.
Iowa AG successful against Ariz. company
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Tuesday that an Arizona company has been barred from all future telemarketing and mail solicitations in Iowa.
Feinberg gets another claims-processing job
Feinberg INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Wednesday that Kenneth Feinberg has agreed to consult with Zoeller's office on paying claims associated with the Indiana State Fair tragedy.
Fla. company sued over debt management services
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a lawsuit on Wednesday against an Orlando, Fla.-based company that allegedly engaged in unregistered debt management services.
Colo. AG suing company over lawsuit recovery claims
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a lawsuit on Wednesday against a Denver-based company that allegedly conducted fraudulent consumer solicitations claiming that it could help recover restitution related to a federal lawsuit.
AGs want broadband spectrum for public safety
Jepsen HARTFORD (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and 41 other state attorneys general called on Congress Monday to allocate a specific broadband spectrum for public safety.