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N.J. AG suing 12 jewelers
Chiesa WAYNE, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced 171 state civil complaints and 30 municipal code violations on Tuesdays against 12 jewelers that allegedly violated state laws.
Nev. AG settles with Renown Health
Masto LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) - Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced a settlement on Monday with Renown Health allowing physicians to be released from non-compete terms.
Coakley alleges discrimination against real estate company
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley filed a lawsuit on Monday against a Boston-based real estate management company, its property manager and an Arlington property owner for alleged violations of the state's anti-discrimination law.
Truck allegedly involved in 9/11 charity scam impounded
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced on Friday that a judge has granted an application to immediately impound a pickup truck that was allegedly being used to solicit donations for a bogus 9/11 charity.
Schneiderman opposes NRC over Indian Point safety
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced his opposition on Friday to a proposed resolution by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission about his petition to have federal fire safety requirements enforced at Indian Point.
Ind. AG settles with Reply4Money.com over texts
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced an agreement on Friday with a company and its owner for allegedly sending text messages to consumers in violation of the state's Do Not Call Law.
Ariz. AG announces new online tobacco sales law
Horne PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced that a law placing strict limits on the Internet sale of tobacco products to try to limit access to children went into effect on Thursday.
At least 51 will participate in Indiana stage collapse settlement
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Thursday that a majority of eligible State Fair claimants have told the state they want to participate in a $13.2 million public-private settlement package.
Koster announces opt-in for Wachovia settlement
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Friday that approximately 17 Missouri not-for-profit entities, school districts and municipalities may opt-in to a $1 million settlement with Wachovia.
N.J. AG sues over claims of 9/11 donations
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a lawsuit on Monday against two convicted felons who allegedly solicited fraudulent 9/11 donations from New Jersey residents.
Conn. AG has questions about hospital security breach
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen has requested information from Hartford Hospital about why the unencrypted personal health information of approximately 9,000 patients was located on a laptop stolen from a third-party vendor.
Companies settle with N.J. AG over alleged chimney damage
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced an agreement on Tuesday with two Bergen County-based home improvement companies that allegedly destroyed or damaged chimneys.
Ariz AG settles with Lowrate.com
Horne PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced an agreement on Monday with a Scottsdale-based loan services company that allegedly sent personal consumer information to payday lenders.
Bondi settles with South Florida nursing schools
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a final judgment on Monday against multiple South Florida nursing schools requiring $469,000 in restitution for students who were deceived into enrolling at the schools.
Iowa AG sues Phoenix-based Action Point
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against an Arizona company and its owner for allegedly engaging in multiple misleading practices during telephone sales to Iowa consumers.
Mo. AG says contractor defrauded tornado victims
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit on Friday against an Indiana contractor and his construction company for allegedly defrauding Joplin tornado victims.
Ill. village must provide clean drinking water
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan obtained a court order on Friday to make sure that residents of Sauk Village will continue to have access to safe drinking water.
Coakley settles discrimination suit against landlords
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a settlement on Monday with the owners of two Watertown apartments who allegedly discriminated against families with children to avoid the obligation to remove lead paint hazards.
Conn. AG wants probe into Energy Plus Holdings
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and Consumer Counsel Elin Swanson Katz jointly petitioned the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on Thursday.
W.Va. judge tells companies to comply with AG's subpoenas
McGraw CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced on Friday that the Circuit Court of Kanawha County has ordered three payday lenders to appear in court to answer McGraw's allegations of contempt.