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Two construction companies fined $50K in Kansas
Schmidt TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced fines of $50,000 against two construction companies from outside the state on Wednesday for allegedly violating the Kansas No-Call Act.
Mo. AG files lawsuit against loan modification company
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against a Florida resident and his inactive Florida company for allegedly engaging in unfair and illegal business practices.
Order filed against N.Y. head shop
Schneiderman ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a consent order on Thursday against a Rochester head shop banning the sale of mislabeled synthetic drugs.
Mo. AG warns of new scam
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster warned Missouri consumers on Wednesday that scam artists are contacting state residents by telephone and mail, falsely claiming that they have won cash prizes.
Mass. AG, Internet cafes reach agreement
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $750,000 agreement on Wednesday with two Internet cafes that allegedly facilitated illegal gambling by using sweepstakes software.
Schneiderman, crematory reach emissions agreement
Schneiderman BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced an agreement on Wednesday with the operator of a Tonawanda-based funeral home crematory to stop odor, particles, smoke and other emissions.
N.J. AG announces actions against 44 contractors
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced the issuance of notices of violation against 44 contractors on Monday seeking a total of $195,000 in civil penalties.
Used car dealer settles with Iowa AG
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced a settlement on Monday with a used car dealership that allegedly charged illegal fees.
Ill. AG announces court order over drinking water
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan obtained a court order on Friday to make sure that residents in Sauk Village have immediate access to drinking water that is safe.
N.D. AG issues order against Minn. woman
Stenehjem BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem issued a cease and desist order on Thursday against Stacy Dahl, doing business as Helping Hands Inc., for allegedly violating state laws regulating consumer fraud.
Md. order includes penalty of $778K
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced an order on Friday against the owner of a medical alert company for allegedly failing to provide services or refunds.
Kan. AG announces order against immigration company
Schmidt KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced a court order on Friday against a Wyandotte County-based immigration services company for allegedly violating the state's Consumer Protection Act.
Mo. AG shuts down dog breeder
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Thursday that his office has closed a Carter County dog breeder for allegedly violating the Animal Care Facilities Act.
Ariz. AG settles with theater chain
Horne PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced a settlement on Thursday with Cinemark Holdings Inc. to improve access for the theater chain's hearing impaired customers.
States settle with U.S. Fidelis for $13M
McDaniel LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A multi-state agreement was announced on Thursday with a now-defunct vehicle service contract seller that allegedly used illegal marketing tactics.
Company promising alcoholism cure hit with court order
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Federal Trade Commission announced a court order on Thursday against a Jacksonville-based company that allegedly offered a phony alcoholism cure program.
Mass. AG comes to agreement on contractor's wages
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced an agreement on Wednesday with a Woburn general contractor that allegedly subcontracted with a company that paid less than the state's minimum wage.
Online company settles with Iowa AG
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has announced an assurance of voluntary compliance with a Florida-based online membership club retailer that allegedly charged for memberships in the company's programs.
Judge puts injunction on Calif. man accused of Iowa scheme
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced a temporary injunction on Wednesday against a California man who allegedly engaged in a scheme involving a government agency look-alike.
Default judgment entered against Ind. Super Bowl home rental company
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a $217,725 default judgment against a Super Bowl home rental company that allegedly ripped off 32 Hoosier home owners prior to the game.