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Schneiderman says Supreme Court rejects challenge to N.Y. handgun law
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Monday the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to New York state's handgun licensing statute.
Indiana AG announces lawsuit against real estate broker
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a lawsuit Friday against a real estate principal broker who allegedly ran a rent-to-own scheme and pocketed escrow money from his clients.
Idaho AG settles with car dealer
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a settlement Friday with an Idaho Falls-based used car dealer to resolve allegations of deceptive business practices.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against Pickerington used car dealer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit Friday against a Pickerington used car dealer and its owners for allegedly engaging in multiple violations of Ohio's consumer laws.
Wisconsin AG praises court decision to uphold state antitrust law
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen lauded a federal appellate court Friday for deciding that federal law does not prevent state businesses and other natural gas consumers from using state antitrust laws.
Mo. AG issues alert about storm chasing scammers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster issued a consumer alert Friday warning consumers to be alert after Wednesday night's storms for storm-chasers, or scammers who take advantage of Missouri consumers in need.
Conn. AG announces administrative order against power plant owners
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced an administrative order Thursday requiring the current and former owners of the New Haven-based English Station power plant site to clean the property.
R.I. AG presents legislation for personal care assistant background checks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin presented legislation Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee to protect seniors and other vulnerable populations by regulating background checks for personal care attendants.
Ind. AG files lawsuit against discount vacation package company
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit Thursday against a Texas-based travel agency and its owner for allegedly violating Indiana's Do Not Fax law by sending unsolicited fax advertisements to consumers.
N.Y. AG gets $540K judgment against former environmental chairman
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman obtained a $540,000 judgment Wednesday against a former Ulster County official who allegedly diverted taxpayer funds for personal use to a charity he controlled.
N.Y. AG sues security guard training company
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a lawsuit on Wednesday against a New York City-based company and its owner for allegedly using fake job listings and false promises of employment.
N.J. AG releases SAFE Task Force report
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa released the final report of the New Jersey SAFE Task Force on Wednesday, an evaluation of violence, gun control, addiction, mental health and school safety in the state.
Maryland AG issues order against unregistered securities seller
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced a summary order to cease and desist and an order to show cause Wednesday against a Catonsville man and his companies for allegedly selling unregistered securities.
Ohio AG announces agreement with charitable solicitors
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced an agreement Wednesday with two Columbus men to resolve allegations that they engaged in illegal charitable solicitation activities on behalf of Just 4 Vets.
Ohio AG announces $4.35 million grant to Boys & Girls Clubs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the provision of a $4.35 million grant Wednesday to the Ohio Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs for the Great Futures for Ohio's Kids growth program.
Va. AG sues mortgage modification companies
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli announced a lawsuit Tuesday against an Alexandria resident and his two mortgage loan modification companies for allegedly charging illegal advance fees for foreclosure rescue services.
Mass. AG launches education initiative about for-profit school industry
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a new consumer protection campaign Wednesday meant to train consumers about the deceptive marketing practices some for-profit schools use to pursue students.
Wash. AG files consumer protection suit against florist
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a florist that allegedly violated the Consumer Protection Act by discriminating against a customer on the basis of sexual orientation.
Pa. AG announces settlement with used car dealer
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced a settlement Tuesday with a Philadelphia-area used car dealer to resolve allegations of Consumer Protection Law and Auto Regulations violations.
Conn. AG files petition with PURA to request penalties against CL&P
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen filed a petition Tuesday with the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority requesting additional penalties against Connecticut Light and Power in a recent storm recovery request.