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N.Y. AG sues law firms promising foreclosure help
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman filed a lawsuit against two law firms and their principal attorney, alleging that they used deceptive advertising and failed to provide the legal representation promised to financially vulnerable clients facing foreclosure.
Ohio AG suing St. Clairsville construction companies
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Scarlet & Great Contracting Ltd., Scarlet & Gray Builders Ltd., and the businesses’ owner, Kelson Hess, for violating consumer protection laws by allegedly performing unsatisfactory work.
Maryland's share of Medtronic settlement is $6K
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - A case brought by Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, other states and the federal government alleging Medtronic Inc. paid kickbacks to persuade physicians to use their cardiac rhythm products was recently settled.
Olympic Oil required to remediate spill into Chicago ship canal
Olympic Oil Ltd. will be required under a court order to remediate contaminated soil and groundwater at the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal after a series of spills during the summer, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Friday.
Mass. AG settles with John Hancock Life Insurance
Some senior citizens in Massachusetts will be refunded more than $550,000 in a settlement reached on Friday by state Attorney General Martha Coakley with John Hancock Life Insurance Company following allegations that a company representative sold unsuitable insurance and financial products.
Partners Healthcare agrees to price cap in Hallmark acquisition
As part of its acquisition of Hallmark Health Centers, Partners Healthcare has agreed to additional concessions, including a price cap for six-and-a-half years and an agreement to maintain mental health services, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday.
New York AG settles with jail medical care company
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Company ordered to return money to veterans in Final Order from Maryland Consumer Protection Division
Maryland Attorney General Douglas F.
Maryland AG announces settlement agreement with Medtronic
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Sports55 customers to receive restitution
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Customers of the company Sports55 will receive restitution under a settlement reached on Wednesday with Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler after the company allegedly failed to deliver orders or sent incomplete or incorrect orders.
Kentucky AG reaches $56.5 million settlement with Shire Pharmaceuticals
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced Wednesday a $56.5 million settlement with Shire Pharmaceuticals after allegations that the company marketed off- label uses of Adderall XR, Vyvanse, Daytrona, Lialda and Pentasa.
Maryland sports uniform company Sports55 to pay restitution in settlement
Customers of the company Sports55 will receive restitution under a settlement reached on Wednesday with Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler after the company allegedly failed to deliver orders, or sent incomplete or incorrect orders.