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Ind. AG files lawsuits against two Florida-based foreclosure consultant companies
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) -- Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed lawsuits Tuesday against two Florida-based foreclosure consultant companies after they allegedly took $7,500 upfront from homeowners and failed to provide services or refunds.
Multiple states agree to settlement with TIAA-CREF Life Insurance
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a multi-state, multi-agency settlement agreement with TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Company and its affiliates related to remitting payments to beneficiaries.
N.Y. AG lauds Supreme Court decision to uphold racial diversity in public universities
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman praised the U.S. Supreme Court for its decision Monday to preserve a principle that fosters racial diversity in public universities.
Wisconsin AG obtains judgment against Sani Enterprises
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a judgment Monday in an environmental lawsuit against Sani Enterprises LLC for alleged violations of state environmental laws.
Kansas AG's office sets new record for consumer protection recovery
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced on Monday that his Consumer Protection Division recovered more money for Kansans in 2012 than ever before in the history of the state.
N.Y. AG applauds passage of nonprofit sector reform bill
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was joined by nonprofit leaders from across the state Saturday in celebrating Friday's passage of bipartisan legislation to overhaul laws governing the state's nonprofit sector.
Florida AG settles with publisher over allegedly deceptive practices
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a settlement Friday with a Connecticut-based book and DVD publishing company that allegedly engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices.
N.C. AG opposes ending state's pistol purchase permit program
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper warned the North Carolina House on Monday that ending the state's pistol purchase permit program would make it easier for criminals to buy guns legally.
Ala. AG unveils Arrive Alive anti-texting and driving effort
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange joined with U-Haul and the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Monday to present the "Arrive Alive: Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks!" program meant to raise awareness of the dangers of texting and driving.
Michigan off-reservation gambling case to be heard by USSC
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced Monday that arguments will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the state's legal challenge of allegedly illegal off-reservation gambling in Vanderbilt.
Coakley reaches $40,000 settlement with life insurer
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Friday a $40,000 settlement with a life insurance company to resolve allegations that it provided erroneous information to consumers.
Colo. AG announces order against allegedly 'disreputable' air duct cleaning company
DENVER (Legal Newsline) -- Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced Friday that his office obtained a temporary restraining order against an air-duct cleaning company and its owners after they allegedly engaged in false advertising.
R.I. AG comments on mortgage settlement compliance report
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin responded Wednesday to a recently-released compliance report of the nation's five largest mortgage service providers with the National Mortgage Settlement.
Mich. AG lauds Senate for passing public safety legislation
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) -- Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette on Thursday praised the Michigan Senate for passing two public safety initiatives that would protect women and school children.
N.Y. AG settles with Long Island beverage distributor
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $300,000 settlement Thursday with a Long Island beverage distributor that allegedly failed to pay overtime wages to employees.
Fla. AG files lawsuit against pool builder
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's office filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a pool builder and its principals for allegedly violating Florida's Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Mass. AG urges DPU to reject WMECO's $20 million cost increase
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Thursday urged the Department of Public Utilities to reject a $20 million cost increase request by the Western Massachusetts Electric Company.
Missouri AG files lawsuit against defunct medical spa
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against a defunct Kansas City-based medical spa and its owner for allegedly failing to deliver services or offer refunds to customers.
Ohio AG announces agreement with Florida-based nonprofit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced an agreement Wednesday with a Florida-based nonprofit and its principals to stop the organization from soliciting charitable donations in the state.
N.Y. AG responds to report that Wells Fargo did not comply with National Mortgage Settlement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman responded Wednesday to a progress report that found Wells Fargo failed to comply with the timeline servicing standards of the National Mortgage Settlement.