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N.D. AG issues cease and desist against contractor
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem issued a cease and desist order Tuesday against a Becker, Minnesota-based contractor who allegedly violated state consumer fraud laws.
Montana AG announces signing of THC impairment standards legislation
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - Montana Attorney General Tim Fox announced Tuesday that Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill into law to establish a standard for tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, impairment for drivers.
Ohio AG announces $850,000 judgment against demolition company owner
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a judgment Friday against the owner of a demolition company and several of his affiliated businesses to pay $850,000 to resolve allegations of asbestos contamination.
Ohio AG releases recommendations for state foster care
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine released recommendations Monday from his Foster Care Advisory Group to encourage positive changes and focus on the safety and well-being of children in the foster care system.
Ind. AG files suit against company over government-like mailings
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit Monday against a company that allegedly sent government-like mailings offering property deed copies for unreasonable fees.
Pa. AG sues Centre County mobile home park owners
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced a lawsuit Monday against the owners of a Centre County mobile home park who allegedly violated several state laws.
Mass. AG announces appointment of receiver to oversee RoxComp closure
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a court appointed a receiver Friday for the Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health Center to oversee the center's closure.
N.Y. AG announces agreements with gun show operators
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced new agreements with three more gun show operators on Saturday that will promote uniform gun show operations throughout the state.
Ohio AG announces lawsuit against owners of former hospital site
WARREN, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Friday his office has filed a lawsuit against the owners of the former St. Joseph Riverside Hospital, requiring the demolition of the property and the reimbursement of costs.
Bondi announces $75,000 settlement with automobile performance chip dealer
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) -- Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $75,000 settlement on Thursday with an automobile performance chip dealer who allegedly engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices.
McDaniel demands documents from Exxon after pipeline rupture
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) -- Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced a request to Exxon Mobil on Thursday to produce inspection reports, investigative reports and additional information related to its Pegasus pipeline rupture and subsequent oil spill in Mayflower.
N.H. AG announces $700,000 settlement with gravel and concrete company
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) -- New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney and Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Thomas Burack announced a $700,000 settlement on Thursday with a concrete and gravel company to resolve allegations of wetlands filling.
La. AG urges gym customers to file claim
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) -- Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell urged customers of a Baton Rouge gym on Thursday to film a claim with his Consumer Protection section if they were adversely affected by the facility.
Ohio AG announces lawsuit against Springfield landlord
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit Wednesday against an out-of-state landlord whose homes fell into disrepair and were later demolished by the city of Springfield.
Wash. AG settles with financial planning companies
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced settlements Tuesday with four financial planning companies that allegedly targeted senior veterans with schemes related to asset management.
Mass. AG announces suit against misleading for-profit school
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a lawsuit Wednesday against a Brockton-based for-profit school for allegedly misrepresenting job placement numbers and training to students.
Ind. AG announces legal toolkit to protect service members
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced the launch Wednesday of a legal toolkit to help state attorneys general stop scam artists who prey on military service members.
Montana AG announces signing of designer drug criminalization law
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - Montana Attorney General Tim Fox announced Tuesday that Gov. Steve Bullock signed a law developed by Fox to criminalize designer drugs in Montana.
Mo. AG sues Ark. business for One Call violations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit Wednesday against two Arkansas businesses that allegedly violated Missouri's Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention Act, which is also known as the One Call law.
N.Y., Mass AGs co-author op-ed about FHFA leadership
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman published an op-ed in Politico on Wednesday calling on President Barack Obama to replace Edward DeMarco, the acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.