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S.D. AG issues alert about grandparent scam
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued a consumer alert Wednesday warning South Dakota seniors to be cautious of telephone calls requesting money for family members.
N.D. AG announces new scrap metal regulations
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem announced Tuesday that new laws will go into effect on Wednesday to regulate the sales of scrap metal in North Dakota.
Ohio AG files suits against 3 internet cafes started after moratorium
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed lawsuits against three internet cafes Tuesday after they allegedly failed to file affidavits of existence following a statewide moratorium in 2012.
Wash. AG announces approval of new courthouse protections
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the approval of a bipartisan measure Tuesday meant to extend current courthouse protections to all residents accessing the courts.
Mass. AG announces $200,000 agreement with auto insurer
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a settlement Tuesday with an auto insurance company that allegedly overcharged hundreds of consumers for their premiums.
Amgen to pay $11 million in national settlement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $11 million national settlement Monday with Amgen Inc. to resolve allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Wash. AG issues consumer alert against timeshare scams
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and the Better Business Bureau teamed up Friday to warn consumers about a recent spike in timeshare reseller scams.
N.C. AG files motion to stop Duke Energy rate increase
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper filed a motion Monday with the North Carolina Utilities Commission to argue that customers of Duke Energy should get lower utility rates going forward.
Va. AG announces U.S. SC decision to uphold state FOIA law
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli announced a U.S. Supreme Court unanimous ruling Monday to uphold a state law allowing only Virginians and state news organizations to use the Freedom of Information Act.
Wash. AG announces recommendations for Puget Sound Energy
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson's Public Counsel Section filed expert testimony on Friday to recommend changes to a multi-year rate plan filed by Puget Sound Energy.
Ky. AG announces action against headstone seller
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) -- Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced Friday his office filed a motion against a Central Kentucky-based installer and seller of cemetery monuments and headstones for allegedly failing to comply with a prior consent judgment.
Texas AG obtains judgment against legal services provider
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Friday announced a judgment against an Austin-based legal services provider that allegedly provided unauthorized legal advice, document preparation and other immigration-related services.
DeWine files lawsuit against unregistered charitable trust
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit Friday against an unregistered charitable trust and its principals for alleged violations of Ohio's Charitable Trust Act and Charitable Organizations Act.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against Cleveland-area roofer
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit Friday against a Cleveland-area roofer that allegedly violated state consumer laws by performing shoddy work and failing to deliver promised services.
Mass. AG announces $116,000 settlement with auto emissions inspectors
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Friday announced a $116,000 settlement with two motor vehicle emissions inspectors to resolve allegations that they issued up to 67 fraudulent passing inspection stickers.
Wash. AG announces agreement with T-Mobile
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday announced a court-ordered agreement with T-Mobile, resolving allegations of deceptive advertising and hidden charges.
Fla. AG sues ODD maker over alleged price-fixing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) -- Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday announced a lawsuit against an optical disc drive maker that allegedly engaged in price-fixing.
Koster announces $149,000 settlement with St. Louis Medicaid provider
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) -- Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster on Thursday announced a $149,414 settlement with a St. Louis-based personal care provider to resolve allegations of fraudulent Medicaid billing.
N.C. AG announces court order against debt settlement firm
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) -- North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper on Thursday announced a court order against a Charlotte debt settlement firm that allegedly charged upfront fees but failed to deliver its services.
Madigan announces $5M in grants for foreclosure mediation
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Thursday that she awarded $5 million in grants from the national foreclosure settlement to fund new mortgage foreclosure mediation programs in counties with significant needs.