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Cooper earns TRO against tax preparer
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Friday that a temporary restraining order has been granted against a Charlotte-area tax preparation company that allegedly engaged in multiple tax violations.
Ore. AG settles discrimination claims with fire department
Koster SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced a settlement on Wednesday with the city of Salem and the Salem Fire Department to resolve allegations of discrimination against Oregon National Guard members.
Colo. AG announces consent decree transferring nonprofit's assets
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a consent decree that will transfer the assets of Fired Up for Kids, a Denver-based organization, to Colorado Firefighter Calendar Inc.
Idaho AG settles with magazine promoter
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a settlement Friday with a magazine promoter and his company for allegedly accepting money for advertisements before leaving Idaho without publishing the magazine or giving refunds.
Colorado-based charity faces lawsuit over asset misuse
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers filed a lawsuit Thursday against a Fort Collins-based charity, its founder and several of the charity's board members for allegedly misusing the charity's assets.
Calif. AG reaches agreement with Wal-Mart
Harris SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced a $2.1 million agreement on Wednesday with Wal-Mart to resolve alleged violations of a 2008 judgment against the company.
Colo. AG puts end to alleged scheme
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers and John Walsh, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, announced the end of an alleged national foreclosure rescue scheme on Wednesday.
Ill. AG pleased with approval of 'cramming' bill
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday that house lawmakers unanimously passed legislation to ban phone bill cramming, a scam that has impacted Illinois consumers and business with bogus phone bill charges.
Ohio AG files antitrust suit over rock salt
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed an antitrust lawsuit on Wednesday against Morton Salt Inc. and Cargill Inc. for alleged actions that resulted in above-market rock salt prices for government entities.
N.Y. AG concerned with Craigslist scams
Schneiderman ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a consumer alert on Wednesday urging New Yorkers to protect themselves from fraud after an increase in complaints about Craigslist rental scams.
Horse rescue settles with New Jersey
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a settlement on Wednesday between the Division of Consumer Affairs and an unregistered Sussex County charity that rescues horses.
AG group supports EPA's mercury rules
Biden WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Twelve state attorneys general joined on Friday to defend the Environmental Protection Agency's efforts against mercury pollution.
Prizer settles Zyvox case with Ore. attorney general
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced a $3.34 million settlement on Tuesday with Pfizer resolving allegations of deceptive drug marketing claims.
N.J. AG sues travel club after 54 complaints
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa and the Division on Consumer Affairs filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a vacation travel club and its owner for allegedly defrauding consumers.
Hawaii AG takes action against Ore. company
Louie HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) - Hawaii Attorney General David Louie has issued a cease and desist order against a Beaverton, Ore.-based company that allegedly pretended to be a charitable organization.
Wal-Mart settles pollution suit with Mo. AG
Koster EFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a $1.25 million settlement on Friday with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Ill. AG releases results of latest synthetic drugs sting
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Friday that retailers in Macomb and Peoria were the latest targets in Operation Smoked Out, an initiative geared toward removing illegal synthetic drugs from stores in Illinois.
Injunction issued against Mass. oil co.
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has announced that a preliminary injunction has been issued against an Oxford oil company that allegedly left families in the cold during the holiday season.
N.Y. AG continues fight against roll-your-own cigarette stores
Schneiderman SYRACUSE, New York (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a federal lawsuit on Friday against Tobacco House C.C.W. Inc. in Dewitt for allegedly evading cigarette taxes by providing customers with materials and equipment for roll-your-own cigarettes.
Ind. AG seeks reimbursement for misappropriated township funds
Zoeller BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit on Friday against a former Benton Township trustee who allegedly misappropriated more than $97,000 in public funds.