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N.J. AG sues telemarketer
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa and the state's Division of Consumer Affairs filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a North Jersey telemarketing company that allegedly solicited residents on behalf of unregistered charities.
Ind. AG sues former school treasurer over missing funds
Zoeller MUNCIE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a lawsuit on Wednesday against the former extracurricular treasurer of Delta High School for allegedly misappropriating more than $10,000 in fees for textbook rentals.
Feds, states take on e-book market
Holder WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and a multistate group of attorneys general announced a settlement on Wednesday with three of the biggest U.S. book publishers and continuing litigation against Apple Inc. and two other publishers.
U.S. SC to decide if drug reps can receive overtime pay
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., a case under the Fair Labor Standards Act that could allow for pharmaceutical reps to receive back overtime pay.
Ark. AG stops driver's license seller
McDaniel LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced on April 2 that a Washington County judge has granted his motion to order an out-of-state driver's license seller to stop doing business in the state.
Ind. AG says more coming from foreclosure fund
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Monday that additional foreclosure rescue fraud victims will receive compensation because of the most recent distribution from the state's Consumer Protection Assistance Fund.
Hearing will discuss ban on synthetic marijuana
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced on Tuesday that the Division of Consumer Affairs will hear testimony on an attempt to make the state's synthetic marijuana ban permanent.
Mich. AG sues Internet cafes
Schuette LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced formal cease and desist orders on Monday against three Internet sweepstakes cafes in mid-Michigan warning of possible legal action over allegedly illegal gambling operations.
Sunoco to pay Mass. $2.2M
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $2.2 million settlement on Monday with Sunoco Inc., resolving allegations that the company sought dual-payment from a state fund and insurers for hazardous waste cleanup.
Ohio AG sues air duct cleaner
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit on Friday against a Columbus-based air duct cleaning business and its owner for allegedly engaging in multiple consumer law violations, including shoddy work and misrepresentation.
Ethanol producer settles with Wis. AG
Van Hollen MADISON (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a settlement on Friday with a Jefferson County ethanol producer for allegedly violating Wisconsin air pollution laws.
Mont. AG announces inflation settlement worth $4.6M
Bullock HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock announced a $4.6 million settlement with the Montana Quality Education Coalition on Thursday to fund an inflationary adjustment for schools and to avoid costly litigation.
Mass. AG fighting new license for nuclear plant
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley filed an appeal on Thursday challenging a decision by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to proceed with hearings to grant a new 20-year license to the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant.
Contractors get Pa. AG's attention
Kelly HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly announced six lawsuits on Thursday against three Erie and three Pittsburgh-area home improvement contractors that allegedly failed to comply with the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.
Injunction issued against Ala. storm shelter business
Strange MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced on Tuesday that the Madison County Circuit Court has granted his request for a permanent injunction against the operators of an allegedly fraudulent storm shelter business.
N.Y. AG worried about mortgage settlement scam
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman alerted New York homeowners to a mortgage settlement scam on Tuesday in which scam artists claim to provide assistance connected to the recent national mortgage servicing settlement.
Mont. AG settles with charity co-founder
Bullock HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock announced a settlement on Thursday with the Central Asia Institute and its co-founder resolving allegations of mismanagement of assets.
Just What the Doctor Ordered settles Mo. AG's lawsuit
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement on Tuesday with a medical equipment and incontinence supplies provider for allegedly submitting false claims to Medicaid.
Ill. AG, theater chain reach settlement for handicapped
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a settlement on Wednesday with the largest movie theater operator in Illinois, providing access for people with vision and hearing disabilities.
N.Y. AG sues with former nursing home director
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced an $871,000 settlement on Wednesday with Ruby Weston, a former director of two Brooklyn nursing homes, for allegedly receiving excessive and unauthorized compensation.