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Mass. AG urges court to stop unfair fishing regulations
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is urging a federal court to stop its new regulations on fish-catching limits after the changes caused significant damage to the state's 400-year-old fishing industry.
Ark. AG files lawsuit against allegedly deceptive charity
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) -- Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed a lawsuit Thursday against an Arizona organization that allegedly misled Arkansans into believing their donations would help the children of American veterans.
Ohio AG's office to inspect electronic raffle machines
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said Thursday his office will start inspections next week related to the operation of electronic raffle machines.
Colo. AG settles with university over doctorate program
DENVER (Legal Newsline) -- Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced Thursday a stipulated consent judgment with Argosy University, Denver, and its parent company to resolve allegations of deceiving students who sought doctorates.
New York AG settles with Abbott Laboratories
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement Wednesday with Abbott Laboratories Inc. to resolve allegations the company conducted misleading advertising campaigns for its PediaSure SideKicks products.
National College penalized until it responds to Kentucky AG subpoena
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced a court order Wednesday against National College that will penalize the for-profit school until it fully responds to a subpoena issued by Conway's office.
N.J. AG reaches $6.25 million settlement with mortgage servicer
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced a $6.25 million consent judgment Wednesday with a mortgage servicer that allegedly misled financially strapped homeowners who sought loan modifications.
S.D. AG warns of Green Dot MoneyPak scam
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warned South Dakotans on Wednesday about scams targeting the users of Green Dot MoneyPak cards.
Kentucky AG appeals decision to replace Louisa facility
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced an appeal Wednesday of a recent decision that would let the Kentucky Power Company acquire a West Virginia coal plant to replace the Louisa-based Big Sandy facility.
N.Y. AG reaches $3.75 million settlement with insurer
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $3.75 million settlement Tuesday with an insurer that allegedly overcharged on college student health plans.
Mass. AG reaches $2.6 million settlement with Caremark
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Tuesday that a California company will pay $2.6 million to the Massachusetts Medicaid Program to resolve allegations of improper denial of pharmacy claims.
N.J. AG files suit against home furniture company
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman's office announced a lawsuit Tuesday against a home furniture company that allegedly took thousands of dollars in payments from consumers and failed to deliver the furniture.
Kentucky AG shuts down deceptive health insurance site
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced Tuesday he took action to shut down a website that allegedly appeared deceptively similar to Kentucky's health insurance exchange.
Missouri AG warns Mizzou fans to beware counterfeit tickets
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster warned Missourians Monday to be aware of the potential for counterfeit tickets for this Saturday's Southeastern Conference football championship game.
Conn. AG calls on hospital, staff to reach labor agreement
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen issued a statement Monday calling for the end of a labor dispute between the management and staff of the New London-based Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.
Wisconsin AG obtains judgment against gas station owner
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a $51,470.75 judgment Monday against a Milwaukee County gas station owner for allegedly violating state environmental laws.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against alleged text message spammer
ELYRIA, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit Tuesday against a Wellington man who allegedly sent unsolicited text messages to hundreds of thousands of consumers without their permission.
Minnesota AG settles with Herzing University
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson has announced a settlement with a Milwaukee-based, for-profit college to resolve allegations the school failed to obtain accreditation for one of its programs.
Arizona AG recovers $28,000 in judgment against auto repair company
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced a $28,000 consent judgment Wednesday against an Arizona auto repair company that allegedly recommended and performed unnecessary repairs.
Arizona AG issues warning about fake mailers
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne warned Arizona small businesses and consumers Tuesday about solicitations that appear to be official notifications from a government agency.