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McCollum settles with T-Mobile
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has reached a settlement with a cell phone company that allegedly billed consumers incorrectly.
Blumenthal through playing with video game industry
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Monday that he is joining a multi-state coalition arguing for a state's right to impose age restrictions on video games deemed too violent.
Coakley sues credit repair provider
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has filed a lawsuit against two men and their businesses for allegedly violating state and federal law through fraudulent credit repair services.
Zoeller sues budget management company
Zoeller FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Wednesday that he has filed a lawsuit against a budget management company.
FedEx Ground reaches agreement with AG Coakley
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday that her office has recovered more than $3 million for workers in a settlement with FedEx Ground.
Oil refiner paying $4M civil penalty
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and Ohio Department of Commerce Director Kimberly Zurz announced on Tuesday that they have reached a $4 million settlement with a Texas oil refining company.
Gansler, P.I. firm settle
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced on Wednesday that his office has reached a settlement with a private investigation firm over allegations that it took money from clients and never provided services.
Ohio AG files brief in Lake Erie case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray filed a brief on Monday in a case involving the rights of landowners along the shore of Lake Erie and the legal authority of the attorney general.
Kroger sues Countrywide
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced on Wednesday that he has joined state treasurer Ted Wheeler in filing a lawsuit against Countrywide Financial that says it misled investors into risky mortgage-backed securities.
Property owner settles wetlands damage allegations
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday that she has reached a $38,000 settlement with a coastal property owner over charges that he violated state laws designed to protect natural resources.
Blumenthal urges DPUC to reject water rate increase
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal filed a brief on Monday calling for the rejection of a proposed water rate hike.
Abbott defends Texas open meetings law
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a brief on Monday that defended the Texas Open Meetings Act, which is intended to protect transparency and openness in government.
Bill Clinton backs Baker for Georgia governor
Baker ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Former president Bill Clinton is supporting Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker's quest to become the state's next governor.
Dating service shot down in N.Y.
Cuomo MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has won a lawsuit against a dating service that was accused of fraudulent and illegal business practices.
Coakley settles with health care company
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday that she has reached a settlement with a home health care company accused of deceptive marketing to veterans and their families.
Col. AG sues debt repair company
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Wednesday that he has filed charges against a Westminster-based debt repair company for allegedly defrauding consumers through infomercials and ads.
Fifth window company settles with McKenna
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - As part of an effort to target window businesses he says aare involved in deceptive business practices, Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna reached a settlement with another window seller on Wednesday.
Abbott: Don't believe insurance ad
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a company behind a television ad that he says claims Texans can lose their home without adequate auto insurance.
McGraw sets sights on supposed charity
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced on Wednesday that his office has filed suit against three individuals who allegedly ran a charitable fundraising scam.
Drug maker settles for $42M
Corbett WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Alpharma, Inc., will pay $42 million in a settlement with federal and state officials.