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Texas AG praises American Airlines merger settlement
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott praised the settlement Tuesday between American Airlines, U.S. Airways and multiple states that will merge the companies and maintain daily flight service in Texas communities.
31 AGs urge smartphone industry to protect consumers
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced Tuesday that 31 attorneys general signed a letter urging three leading smartphone manufacturers to increase consumer protection.
Vermont AG announces $1.6 million in cramming case
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell announced settlements Tuesday that will recover more than $900,000 for Vermonters for allegedly unauthorized payments on their landline phone bills.
Illinois AG announces interim agreement with Citgo
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow have announced an interim agreement ordering Citgo Petroleum Corp. to investigate an October refinery fire.
Nebraska AG warns of tech support scams
LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) - Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning has issued an alert about computer tech support scams that actually leave victims more vulnerable to malware.
S.D. AG issues warning about blizzard disaster charity scam
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has warned South Dakotans of scams exploiting blizzard victims from South Dakota.
Del. AG announces $33,000 settlement with RBC Capital Markets
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) -- Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced Thursday a $33,520.17 settlement with RBC Capital Markets LLC to resolve allegations the company let its client associates sell securities without being registered.
Kan. AG warns consumers about prescription discount cards
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) -- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt warned consumers Tuesday about recently mailed prescription discount cards that may not be what they appear.
R.I. AG settles with superintendent's office over public records violation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin said Thursday his office has reached a settlement with the Woonsocket Superintendent's Office to resolve allegations the office violated the state's Access to Public Records Act.
Ala. AG announces final order against sports performance company
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) -- Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced Thursday a final order against SWATS Edge Performance Chips LLC to grant permanent injunctive relief against the sports performance company.
Coakley settles with Pfizer, Mylan over EpiPen ads
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Thursday settlements with the manufacturer and marketer for EpiPen to resolve allegations of running a deceptive television advertisement.
Conn. AG urges regulators to examine UnitedHealthcare doctor termination
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen sent a letter to federal regulators Wednesday asking them to examine UnitedHealthcare's decision to terminate a large number of doctors from a network in Connecticut.
Arizona AG announces $470,000 settlement with loan modification company
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced Wednesday he obtained $470,000 as part of agreements with the owner of a loan modification company to resolve allegations of deceptive loan modification services.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against Cleveland-area vacation business
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a Cleveland-area vacation business and its owner for allegedly failing to deliver vacation tour packages to consumers.
Texas AG files lawsuit against text-messaging content providers
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against four text-messaging content providers and their billing aggregator for allegedly engaging in cellphone cramming.
Texas AG urges enhanced consumer protection for Obamacare navigators
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott sent a letter Wednesday encouraging the Texas Department of Insurance to enact new consumer protection and privacy requirements for Obamacare navigators.
Wisconsin AG announces Medicaid settlement with pharmaceutical wholesaler, publisher
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced an agreement Tuesday with a pharmaceutical wholesaler and a publisher to resolve allegations that they defrauded the state Medicaid program.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against used car dealer
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit Tuesday against a used car dealership and its owner for allegedly failing to deliver motor vehicle titles to buyers as required by law.
Delaware AG announces $139,900 agreement with developer
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced a settlement Tuesday with a Delaware developer that allegedly failed to complete certain amenities in a timely fashion at the Odessa National residential community.
Michigan AG announces $100,000 recovery for scam victims
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced the recovery Monday of about $100,000 in restitution for the victims of an investment scam targeting Michigan's Vietnamese community.