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N.Y. AG issues request for applications in program to rebuild communities
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Wednesday the opening of a competitive request for applications process that will fund the rebuilding and restoration of neighborhoods recovering from the housing crisis.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against Cleveland business for alleged pollution emissions
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit Wednesday against a manufacturing facility on Cleveland's west side that allegedly produced hazardous air pollution emissions.
Maryland AG announces $17M order against Bethesda doctor
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced Wednesday that a Bethesda doctor and his two companies were ordered to pay more than $17 million for allegedly submitting false or fraudulent claims to healthcare programs.
Colorado AG announces $330M settlement with infomercial maker
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced Wednesday that his office and the Federal Trade Commission reached a $330 million settlement with an infomercial celebrity who allegedly defrauded consumers with promises of making money.
N.H. AG warns residents about bank account phone scam
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph Foster and New Hampshire Bankers Association President Christiana Thornton issued a consumer alert Wednesday to warn residents about an active phone scam.
Wyeth to pay $491 million to resolve multi-state, federal, off-label marketing lawsuit
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Tuesday that New York joined a multi-state and federal settlement with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations of off-label marketing of a kidney transplant drug.
Nine state AGs send letter to Congress to oppose Chemical Safety Improvement Act
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris joined eight other attorneys general Tuesday in sending a letter to Congress that strongly opposes the current form of the proposed Chemical Safety Improvement Act.
Conn. AG warns consumers about free medical alert scams
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William Rubenstein warned Connecticut residents Tuesday about scammers promising free medical alert devices.
Wisconsin AG issues opinion on residential lease provisions for carpet cleaning
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen issued an opinion Tuesday concerning residential lease provisions that make departing tenants responsible for the payment of carpet cleaning services.
Wash. AG files suit against Spokane credit card processors
SPOKANE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against two credit card processing companies and their owners for allegedly scamming small business owners.
N.Y. AG announces parking meter settlement with developer
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement Tuesday with Forest City Ratner Companies LLC, the developer of the Yonkers-based Ridge Hill complex, to resolve allegations of unauthorized parking meter operation.
N.J. AG announces $100,000 settlement with Morgan Stanley
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced a $100,000 settlement Tuesday with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to resolve allegations of state security law violations.
Wisconsin AG files lawsuit against Florida-based company for alleged no call, marketing violations
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced an enforcement lawsuit Monday against the Florida-based Publishers Marketing Service Inc. for allegedly violating the state's no call and direct marketing laws.
Wash. AG files suit against insurance agent for targeting elderly widows
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit Monday against an insurance agent and his two business partners who allegedly duped elderly consumers out of thousands of dollars.
Georgia AG files lawsuit against payday lenders
ATLANTA, Ga. (Legal Newsline) - Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens filed a lawsuit Monday against Western Sky Financial LLC, Martin Webb, the company's owner and operator, and CashCall Inc. for allegedly violating the Pay Day Lending Act.
N.Y. AG announces agreements to provide equal access for persons with disabilities
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced new agreements Friday that will provide equal access for persons with disabilities to theater performances, gourmet retail and polling places.
Ohio AG announces ruling that Bradley University interfered with coach's contract
RAVENNA, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a ruling Thursday that the Peoria, Illinois-based Bradley University intentionally interfered with Kent State University's contract with a former basketball coach.
Louisiana AG announces recovery of $45 million from GSK
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell announced Friday that the state of Louisiana would receive $45 million from GlaxoSmithKline, a British healthcare company, to resolve allegations of Medicaid fraud and deceptive marketing.
Iowa AG files amendment to Muscatine environmental lawsuit
MUSCATINE, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Thursday the filing of an amendment to the state's environmental lawsuit against a Muscatine-based grain processing facility.
AG warns Ohioans about utility scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned consumers on Friday about recent phone scams related to utility companies.