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Conn. AG advises Ace Oil Co. customers to seek alternative supplier
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) -- Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William Rubenstein said Thursday customers of a Meriden-based heating oil company should seek an alternate supplier.
Del. AG urges banks to comply with laws protecting military personnel
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) -- Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden sent letters to about 30 leading lending institutions Thursday requesting information about their compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
Mo. AG files lawsuit against Kansas City nonprofit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) -- Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit Thursday against a Kansas City nonprofit for allegedly refusing to return more than $39,000 to a company that transports veterans to see their memorials.
Md. AG, Facebook launch program to address cyberbullying
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) -- Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler and Facebook announced a new initiative Thursday that will provide educators with a direct connection to addressing sensitive issues of online bullying in schools.
N.H. AG announces $50,000 settlement with seacoast marina
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) -- New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph Foster and Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Thomas Burack on Thursday announced a $50,000 settlement with a Newcastle-based marina that allegedly violated fuel safety regulations.
N.Y. AG announces lawsuit against Wells Fargo
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Wednesday he is suing Wells Fargo to compel the bank to honor its commitments under the 2012 National Mortgage Settlement.
Mass. AG urges federal government to delay flood insurance changes
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley urged Congress on Wednesday to delay the implementation of a new bill that could significantly increase flood insurance rates for families and businesses.
N.Y. AG launches investment fraud prevention initiative
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the launch of an investment fraud prevention initiative Wednesday meant to help seniors identify potential rip-offs and scams before they happen.
Massachusetts AG urges continued focus on mental health services
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley called for a continued focus on mental health services and parity Wednesday during a keynote speech to the Public Health Commission's cost trends hearing.
N.Y. AG files lawsuit against funeral home
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a lawsuit Tuesday to prevent a Tonawanda-based funeral home from reopening its crematory following alleged environmental violations.
Alabama AG announces eligibility for compensation from MoneyGram
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced Tuesday that some Alabamans may be eligible for compensation if they suffered losses from scams in which money was sent through MoneyGram International Inc.
Arkansas AG announces lawsuit against online payday lenders
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed a consumer-protection lawsuit Tuesday against multiple entities that allegedly colluded to offer illegal payday loans in Arkansas while claiming to be affiliated with a Native American tribe.
S.D. AG announces settlement with optometrist
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services special agent Gerald Roy announced a settlement Tuesday with a Rapid City optometrist.
Texas AG announces agreement with American Airlines, U.S. Airways
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced a settlement Tuesday with American Airlines and U.S. Airways related to a proposed merger of the two airlines.
N.Y. AG announces settlements with payday loan collectors
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced settlements Monday with five companies that were collecting on payday loans from New York residents.
W.Va. AG announces health insurance tip line to stop scammers
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday that his office has established an identify theft and fraud tip line for consumers to call if they run into problems when enrolling for health insurance.
Ohio AG announces lawsuit against storm damage repair company
IRONTON, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit Monday against a Grayson, Ky.-based storm damage repair business and its owners for allegedly failing to deliver services and performing shoddy work.
Iowa AG announces $80,000 order for environmental violations
MARENGO, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced an $80,000 order Monday against a West Des Moines company and its owner for allegedly violating state environmental laws when it demolished a Williamsburg truck stop.
Colorado AG files lawsuit against Longmont tobacco store
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a civil lawsuit Monday against a Longmont tobacco store and its owner for allegedly selling synthetic drugs.
Florida AG reaches $500,000 settlement with Smart Savings
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $500,000 settlement Friday with a Florida-based merchandise seller for allegedly enrolling consumers in a negative option scam.