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N.Y. AG announces legislation to close foreclosure loophole
BRONX, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced proposed legislation on Thursday that would close a loophole banks have used since the financial crisis to deny foreclosure victims their right to a court-mediated settlement conference.
Illinois AG announces pollution lawsuit against ExxonMobil
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow announced a lawsuit Thursday against ExxonMobil Oil Corp. after an equipment malfunction at a company refinery allegedly released pollutants.
Missouri AG files lawsuit against Branson vacation telemarketing firms for no call violations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit Thursday against two Branson vacation telemarketing firms and their owner for allegedly calling Missourians on the state's no call list.
N.C. AG announces approval of bill to reduce healthcare costs
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced the passage of a bill Thursday by the General Assembly that would reform hospital debt collections, fight rising healthcare costs and make medical bills simpler.
Ky. AG announces temporary injunction against monument seller
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced Thursday that his Office of Consumer Protection obtained a temporary injunction against a Central Kentucky seller and installer of cemetery monuments and headstones.
N.Y. AG settles with allegedly price gouging gas retailer
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement Wednesday with a major gasoline wholesaler and retailer for allegedly charging unconscionably excessive prices at six stations after Hurricane Sandy.
Texas AG announces $1.4 million settlement with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced a $1.4 million settlement on Wednesday with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc. to resolve allegations of Medicaid fraud.
N.J. AG announces $1 million settlement with online ad company
NEWARK (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced a $1 million settlement on Thursday with an online advertising company that allegedly used hidden JavaScript code to bypass the privacy settings of consumers' web browser.
Indiana AG files $83,555 lawsuit against former school treasurer
ROCKPORT, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a lawsuit Friday against a former extracurricular school treasurer in Spencer County who allegedly misappropriated school funds.
Mass. AG gets $125,000 court order against fundraising company
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Wednesday that the founder of a professional fundraising company was ordered to pay $125,000 in civil penalties to resolve allegations of using deceptive tactics.
N.Y. AG wins price gouging suit against tree removal business
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a court order Tuesday that permanently bars a Lake George-based tree removal business from collecting outstanding funds from consumers after it allegedly engaged in price gouging.
Ohio AG gets court order against alleged synthetic drug seller
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a court order Tuesday against a St. Clairsville-based business that allegedly sold synthetic drugs that requires the business to temporarily close.
Mass. AG works to address needs of Boston Marathon attack families
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a collaborative between multiple government offices and organizations Tuesday to help victims of the Boston Marathon attack and their families find the help they need.
N.Y. AG announces updated settlement with Ravena cement plant
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens announced an amended settlement Tuesday with Lafarge North America to set annual limits on allowable pollution emissions.
Ohio AG sues two car dealerships
HAMILTON, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed lawsuits Monday against two Fairfield-based car dealerships for allegedly failing to deliver motor vehicle titles as required by state law.
N.Y. AG announces $268,000 settlement with medical center
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement Monday with Erie County Medical Center to resolve allegations that the center's dental clinic received Medicaid payments in violation of regulations.
N.J. AG announces settlements related to Superstorm Sandy price-gouging
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced settlements Tuesday with eight businesses that allegedly excessively raised room prices for consumers after Superstorm Sandy.
Ky. AG meets with U.S. DOE about future of Paducah plant
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway met with the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday to talk about the future of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant.
Mo. AG files lawsuit against Utah company for alleged no call violations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a Utah company that allegedly made solicitations to Missourians on the state's no call list.
Maine AG warns homeowners of door-to-door scams
AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) - Maine Attorney General Janet Mills warned Maine homeowners Monday to be aware of door-to-door sellers using high-pressure tactics to sell paving jobs, home repair services and other goods.