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Illinois AG files lawsuit against Chicago-area roofer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a home repair contractor for allegedly defrauding Chicago-area consumers, including a church, out of more than $150,000.
Arkansas AG announces $1.2 million court order against owners of adoption agency
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced on Tuesday that the former owners of an adoption agency were ordered to pay more than $1.2 million in penalties and restitution for defrauding Arkansans.
N.C. AG opposes Duke Energy request for rate increase
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper filed a brief Tuesday opposing Duke Energy's latest request for higher electricity rates.
Minn. AG gets order to stop Delaware company from patent trolling
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson announced a court order on Tuesday against a Delaware company to stop the company from engaging in the practice of patent trolling.
Arkansas AG announces default judgment against ID card seller
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced a court ruling on Tuesday against a Las Vegas company that allegedly sold invalid international driver's licenses and identification cards.
N.Y. AG announces $10.25 million settlement with for-profit education company
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $10.25 million settlement Monday with a for-profit education company that allegedly inflated its graduates' job placement rates to attract more students.
Ohio AG teams with Jason Foundation to prevent youth suicide
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Independence) announced a partnership Tuesday with the national Jason Foundation to help prevent youth suicide.
Missouri AG files lawsuit against Branson-area promoter
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a lawsuit Tuesday against a travel and entertainment promoter who allegedly made misrepresentations about an event she claimed to be organizing in Branson.
Wisconsin AG announces $48,959 judgment against gas station owner
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a $48,959 judgment Monday against a Kenosha County gas station owner for allegedly violating state environmental laws regulating underground storage tank maintenance.
California AG announces $750 million settlement with Powerex
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced a $750 million settlement with a Canadian power company Friday over claims related to the 2000-2001 California energy crisis.
Texas AG warns Texans about misleading election advice
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott issued a statement Monday after learning about allegedly misleading and incorrect election advice being circulated by a lawyer representing the Mexican American Legislative Caucus.
Ohio AG warns consumers about financial scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned consumers Friday about financial scams, including fake grant offers, affecting Ohioans preparing for the new school year.
Indiana AG announces website to fight prescription drug abuse
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and the Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force announced a new website Friday to provide information about the abuse of prescription drugs.
Kansas AG warns consumers of medical alert device scam
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt warned consumers on Friday about a scam targeting senior citizens by offering purportedly free emergency medical alert devices.
N.J. AG announces $315,000 settlement with home improvement contractors
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced Thursday a $315,000 settlement with the owners of five home improvement contracting companies to resolve allegations of shoddy work and deceptive practices.
Wis. AG announces $48,451 judgment against gas station owner
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced Thursday a judgment against the owner of a Kenosha County gas station to resolve allegations of state environmental law violations.
Mass. AG announces order against owner of Charlestown marina
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Thursday a court order against the owner of Shipyard Quarters Marina in Charlestown to stop a planned eviction of boats and take action to ensure public safety.
Ind. AG announces partnership to block spam callers
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) -- Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Thursday a partnership with companies that block spam callers in an effort to help Hoosiers avoid receiving unwanted calls.
R.I. AG announces $200,000 veteran housing grant
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced Wednesday a $200,000 grant to Helping Hands Community Partners to match veterans and low-income families with sustainable housing options.
Texas AG announces $7.5 million judgment against manufacturing facility
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced an agreed judgment Wednesday to resolve allegations of environmental quality law violations against Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical Corporation.