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Iowa AG secures restitution from Illinois company
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Wednesday that he has reached an assurance of voluntary compliance with a direct marketing company based in Illinois that will pay $225,000 for allegedly violating consumer laws in Iowa.
Idaho AG bars three from mortgage modification business
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Wednesday that the owners of a mortgage modification company have been prohibited from engaging in loan modifications in the state.
Cuomo: Company did the right thing by settling
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that he has reached settlements totaling $10 million with numerous discount clubs that allegedly tricked consumers into signing up for deals that contained hidden fees.
Blumenthal sues power plant
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Wednesday that he has filed a lawsuit against a power plant for allegedly releasing dangerous air emissions repeatedly.
Ill. AG brings long battle against landfill to a close
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - After a long-running battle over the cleanup of the Hillside Landfill, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday that a settlement has been crafted that will finally solve the dispute.
Zoeller goes after publisher
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Tuesday that his office has filed a lawsuit against a publishing company and its owner over allegations that they violated the state's consumer protection laws.
Construction company settles with Coakley
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday that she has reached a settlement with a construction company accused of violating Massachusetts' wage and hour, prevailing wage and independent contractor laws.
Injunction issued against Col. man
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Tuesday that he has ordered a Denver man to stop providing foreclosure-relief services in Colorado.
CVS chain, Corbett settle
Corbett HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett announced on Tuesday that he has reached a $250,000 settlement with a CVS Pharmacy chain accused of selling expired products.
Fla. business sued in North Dakota
Stenehjem BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem issued a cease and desist order on Friday against an Internet company for allegedly violating consumer fraud laws.
Ind AG: FTC probe resulted in six state lawsuits
Zoeller FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Thursday the results of a crackdown on medical discount plan marketers reached in conjunction with officials from the Federal Trade Commission.
McDaniel sues payday lender
McDaniel LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced on Tuesday that he has filed a lawsuit against an online payday lender and his companies for allegedly violating state usury laws.
Gansler suing auto warranty marketer
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced on Monday that he has filed a lawsuit against an auto warranty marketer for allegedly violating Maryland's Telephone Solicitations Act.
Miller targets supposed fundraiser
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Friday that he is seeking an injunction against a Michigan fundraiser accused of violating Iowa's Consumer Fraud Act.
Paver stopped in North Carolina
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Friday that he has ordered a Tennessee-based paving company to stop doing business in North Carolina.
Cuomo, home security company resolve suit
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday that he has settled with a Utah-based home security company that allegedly tricked homeowners into signing contracts.
Blumenthal asks DPUC for probe
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Thursday that he has asked the Department of Public Utility Control to look into an independent power seller.
Settlement worth $1.3M in Washington
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Tuesday that he has reached a $1.3 million settlement with an online provider of background search services that allegedly engaged in illegal post-transaction marketing practices.
Gansler settles with calling card company
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler announced on Wednesday that his office has reached a settlement with a prepaid telephone calling card company.
Merrill Lynch paying penalty in New Jersey
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Tuesday an administrative consent order requiring Merrill Lynch to pay $728,260 in civil penalties.