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Wash. AG issues warning about companies providing local records
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and the Better Business Bureau warned consumers Wednesday about businesses offering to sell copies of records to Washington residents for an inflated price.
N.J. AG warns consumers to check vehicle flood and salvage database
NEWARK (Legal Newsline) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa on Wednesday warned consumers in the market for a used vehicle to check an online database that lists all vehicles issued flood or salvage titles since Superstorm Sandy.
Ala. AG announces advances in safe disposal of medicine
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) -- Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced Wednesday that the state is benefiting from significant advances in the safe disposal of potentially dangerous prescription medicines.
R.I. AG teams with Facebook for online safety campaign
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced the launch of a new public education campaign Tuesday in cooperation with Facebook to protect the online privacy of teens.
N.C. AG praises House passage of bill to fight public corruption
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) -- North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper praised House lawmakers Tuesday for their passage of a bill that would strengthen inquiries into public corruption.
N.Y. AG joins lawmakers in proposing reforms to charities laws
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Tuesday the proposal of sweeping, bipartisan legislation to overhaul the laws governing New York charities.
Koster reaches agreement with Bridgeton Landfill
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) -- Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster on Tuesday announced an agreement with the operators of the Bridgeton Landfill to control the landfill's odor and implement safeguards to improve the quality of life for nearby residents.
ISO-New England signs settlement with New England states
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) -- Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen on Monday announced a settlement between Independent System Operator-New England and the states of New England, reining in and establishing oversight for ISO-NE's budget.
Schneiderman announces settlement with medical diagnostic provider
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has settled with a medical diagnostic testing, information and services provider, ensuring that the company's hiring practices comply with New York state law.
N.C. AG: Court order issued against Charlotte-area heating company
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) -- North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper on Monday announced a court order against a Charlotte-area company that allegedly took money and orders for heaters but failed to deliver.
Ind. AG announces licensing complaint against former doctor
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) -- Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller on Monday announced a licensing complaint against a former Gibson County doctor for allegedly engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a patient and writing fraudulent prescriptions.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against roofer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a Columbus roofer for allegedly engaging in multiple violations of the state's consumer laws while targeting consumers whose homes were damaged by storms.
N.Y. AG: Ranbaxy will pay $500 million in national settlement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Monday a $500 million national settlement with an India-based generic pharmaceutical manufacturer for allegedly selling drugs that fell below regulatory standards.
Schneiderman requests information from cell phone industry on thefts
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent letters Monday to the CEOs of Samsung, Microsoft, Motorola/Google and Apple to seek information about their efforts to protect customers from mobile phone theft.
N.J. AG sues three more businesses over alleged price gouging
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa said his office has filed new lawsuits against three businesses that allegedly gouged prices following the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Coakley announces $202,000 agreement with Billerica moving company
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Thursday a $202,000 settlement with a Billerica moving company that allegedly inflated fees, demanded cash last minute and held consumers' goods hostage.
Md. AG issues consumer warning about medical alert device phone scam
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) -- Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler on Friday issued a consumer alert about unsolicited phone calls from a company seeking approval to deliver or install a medical alert or alarm device.
Iowa AG announces court order against fundraising company
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) -- Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced Wednesday that a Polk County judge has barred a Michigan-based fundraising company from soliciting donations in Iowa until it complies with a subpoena.
Madigan sues storm chaser over alleged fraud
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Thursday against a Chicago area home repair firm that allegedly failed to complete contracted projects and failed to pay its suppliers after severe storms.
Calif. AG sues JPMorgan Chase over debt collection lawsuits
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) -- California Attorney General Kamala Harris filed an enforcement action Thursday against JPMorgan Chase & Co. for allegedly engaging in unlawful and fraudulent practices of debt collection in the state.