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Pfizer settles over false Detrol claims
Holder WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced a settlement Friday with Pfizer Inc. worth $14.5 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations related to marketing of the drug Detrol.
Schneiderman reviewing breast cancer campaigns
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Thursday that his Charities Bureau will review cause marketing campaigns that promise to benefit breast cancer charities with the sale of certain services and products.
Make bath salts illegal, R.I. AG says
Kilmartin PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - On Wednesday, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin requested that the state's Department of Health place the main chemicals in the drug known as "bath salts" on the list of Schedule I drugs.
TRO entered against mortgage modifier
Kilmartin PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced on Thursday that his office has received a temporary restraining order against a mortgage modification company that allegedly violated state laws.
Borders customers given more time to stop personal info transfer
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley alerted former customers of Borders bookstores on Wednesday that they now have more time to stop the transfer of their personal information to Barnes & Noble.
Mo. AG: Online donations never reached Joplin churches
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has obtained a consent judgment against a Puerto Rico-based foundation that he says fraudulently solicited donations online to help victims of the Joplin tornado.
Madigan alleges debt settlement scams
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed lawsuits against three Chicago area companies on Tuesday for allegedly fraudulent mortgage rescue and debt settlement schemes.
Wis. man ordered to pay penalty
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a judgment on Tuesday against a Barron County man for allegedly disposing of solid waste by burning it.
Coakley doesn't sue on condition of new computing center
Coakley HOLYOKE, Mass. (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Friday that an environmental agreement will help pave the way towards the development of a new computing center planned for Holyoke.
Microsoft all paid up on Miss. settlement
Hood JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood announced the final payment on Friday from Microsoft as part of a multimillion-dollar antitrust settlement the company reached with the state in 2009.
Injunction issued against Texas woman
Abbott AMARILLO, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced a final judgment and permanent injunction on Friday against a Potter County consultant who allegedly provided immigration-related services without a license.
Credit rating agencies settle with Connecticut
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced settlements on Friday with three major credit rating agencies to resolve allegations that the companies misrepresented their public bond credit ratings.
Mo. company assessed $25K in penalties
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a consent judgment on Friday against a Franklin County business for alleged violations of the state's Hazardous Waste Management Law.
Woman posed as attorney, Ill. AG alleges
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a lawsuit on Friday against a Waukegan woman for allegedly posing as a licensed attorney for immigrants seeking help with their immigration status.
Bondi suing used car dealership
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit on Tuesday against a used car dealership in Jacksonville for alleged violations of Florida's consumer protection law.
Food co-op ordered to dissolve
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that a food co-op formerly located in Avon has been ordered to dissolve after allegedly failing to properly respond to declining financial conditions.
Koster sues over underground tanks
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed suit on Friday against a Gentry County business for alleged violations of Missouri's Underground Storage Tank Law.
Gansler settles with steel mill
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced an agreement on Thursday with the new owner of the Sparrows Point steel mill to resolve alleged violations of the state's air pollution control laws.
Gansler issues order against investment firm
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler's Securities Division has issued a summary cease and desist and order to show cause on Wednesday against an investment firm and its owner.
Van Hollen wins case against property owners
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a judgment on Thursday against two Delafield property owners who allegedly violated state construction laws related to the environment.