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N.C. AG opposes Senate proposal to move SBI
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper stated his opposition Monday to a state Senate budget proposal that would remove most of the State Bureau of Investigation under the state's executive branch.
Colo. AG announces indictment against Quantum Title
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced Tuesday that a statewide grand jury indicted Quantum Title Tuesday after the company allegedly defrauded investors of more than $3 million before getting caught.
Ala. AG warns of unscrupulous security service practices
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange joined with members of the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure on Wednesday to warn customers of unscrupulous practices by security product sellers.
Mass. AG announces $50,000 settlement with ATM provider
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a settlement Monday with an ATM provider to resolve allegations that it failed to post disclosure notices on certain machines.
Mo. AG sues Polk Co. developer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit against a Polk County real estate developer on Monday for alleged violations of the state's Clean Water Law.
Mo. AG settles with Camden Co. businesses over wastewater lagoon
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement Monday with multiple Camden County businesses to resolve allegations of the unpermitted operation and use of a wastewater lagoon.
S.D. AG releases testing results for ignition interlock device
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released the testing results Monday for the use of ignition interlock devices, which were added to the 24/7 Sobriety Program in October.
Mo. AG files clean water suit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit on Monday against the owner of a Ralls County mobile home park for allegedly violating the state's Clean Water Law.
Calif. AG announces agreement with Tesoro to monitor gas prices, protect jobs
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced an agreement on Friday with Tesoro to preserve jobs for Californians, prevent gas price spikes and make environmental improvements.
N.J. AG announces publication of web wagering regulations
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa and the Division of Gaming Enforcement announced Friday that the proposed regulations for internet wagering will be published June 3 in the New Jersey Register.
Ohio AG announces $1.05 million judgment against Cleveland business
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency announced a $1.05 million judgment Friday against a Cleveland business and its affiliates for alleged air pollution and hazardous waste violations.
S.D. AG issues alert about phishing scam targeting Walmart customers
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warned consumers Thursday to be wary of emails claiming to be from the Walmart Corporation, because they may be scams targeting personally identifying information.
Texas AG files lawsuit against BP for oil spill damages
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced a lawsuit Friday against BP America and other defendants for their contributions to the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil spill.
Mo. AG praises legislators for passing Second Injury Fund bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) -- Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster and State Treasurer Clint Zweifel thanked the General Assembly Thursday for passing a bill to implement a temporary surcharge to address a shortfall in the Second Injury Fund.
Kan. AG announces $27,000 order against roofer
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) -- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Thursday the sentencing of the owner of a transient roofing company on felony charges of theft and making false information related to Kansas business transactions.
Koster files lawsuit against contractor who allegedly cheated Joplin victims
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) -- Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit Thursday against a Dana Point, Calif.-based contractor and his company for allegedly cheating victims of the Joplin tornado.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against alleged synthetic drug sellers
TIFFIN, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a civil lawsuit Thursday against an Ohio business and its principals for allegedly selling synthetic drugs to customers.
Vt. AG urges Congress to counteract fraud against elderly
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) -- Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell joined U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Thursday in urging Congress to take necessary steps to battle elder fraud.
Wis. AG announces $70,000 judgment against landowner and excavator
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced Thursday a judgment against a Dodge County landowner and excavating business that allegedly violated the state's wetland, landfill environmental monitoring, open burning and solid waste laws.
Conn. AG announces settlement with coal-burning plant
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) -- Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen on Wednesday announced a settlement with the owners of a Pennsylvania power plant that will provide $1 million in environmental mitigation in Connecticut and New Jersey.