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Illinois AG files suit against former charity CFO
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Monday against the former chief financial officer of the Marcy-Newberry Association social services charity after he allegedly misappropriated more than $205,000.
Mass. AG tells insurance companies to comply with required mental health benefits
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has sent a letter to America's Health Insurance Plans, urging the industry to comply with required mental health services and other mandated consumer benefits.
Kansas AG joins 12 other AGs in coalition against EPA regulations
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt joined 12 other state attorneys general Monday to ask the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency not to impose new oil-production regulations without consulting all affected states.
N.Y. AG busts man who posed as immigration lawyer
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced charges Monday against a man who allegedly conned immigration judges and defrauded unsuspecting clients by passing himself as a licensed attorney.
N.Y. AG announces court decision to shut down allegedly fraudulent fundraiser
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a court decision Friday that will shut down one of the state's largest professional fundraising firms, which allegedly defrauded the public out of millions.
Ohio AG announces suit against Toledo loan modification business
TOLEDO, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit on Friday against a Toledo-based loan modification business and its owner after they allegedly engaged in multiple violations of state consumer laws.
Utah AG announces $400K order against security company
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) - Utah Attorney General John Swallow announced a $400,000 court order last week against a Salt Lake City-based security company and its owner after they allegedly failed to pay back wages and taxes.
N.D. AG issues opinion on SBHE meetings
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem announced an opinion Friday to the State Board of Higher Education related to alleged violations of the open meetings law.
Indiana AG announces settlements with Columbus spas
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has announced settlements with the owners of two Columbus spas to resolve allegations of uncollected and unpaid sales taxes.
N.Y. AG sues gas stations that allegedly gouged prices
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced lawsuits Thursday against four service stations for alleged violations of the New York State Price Gouging statute in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Illinois AG files pollution lawsuit against auto parts dealer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a lawsuit Wednesday against a Cahokia auto parts dealer for allegations of air and water pollution violations following a massive fire in April.
Conn., Maryland AGs seek info on LivingSocial network breach
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler sought information Wednesday from LivingSocial Inc. about a recent data breach affecting approximately 29 million American customers.
N.J. AG announces settlement with broker-dealer
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a consent order Thursday with a Newark-based broker-dealer that will pay $100,000 plus restitution to resolve self-reported security violations.
Del. AG announces permit suspension for resource recovery facility
DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced the suspension on Thursday of a permit that allowed a resource recovery facility to accept, process and recycle demolition and construction waste.
Kan. AG announces successful Drug Take-Back Day
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) -- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Wednesday that Kansans turned in more than five tons of unused medications on Saturday during National Drug Take-Back Day.
Colo. AG obtains order against magazine telemarketing companies
DENVER (Legal Newsline) -- Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced Wednesday a civil lawsuit and a temporary restraining order against several magazine telemarketing companies and their owners for allegedly charging consumers for subscriptions they did not order.
N.J. AG announces pharmacy security best practices
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced Wednesday the publication of a fully modern set of pharmacy security best practices to prevent drug theft and diversion at retail pharmacies.
N.Y. AG announces animal protection initiative
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Wednesday the formation of a new Animal Protection Initiative meant to enforce consumer protection laws, stop animal fighting and put an end to animal cruelty.
Wash. AG announces $97,000 settlement with Ariz. software company
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a $97,000 settlement with an Arizona-based software company and its owner for allegedly engaging in deceptive and unfair practices against consumers.
Illinois AG files lawsuit against Carterville auto dealer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against a Carterville-based auto dealership that allegedly engaged in deceptive sales tactics.