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Cox's ice conspiracy claim settled
Cox LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced on Friday that he has reached a settlement with the state's two largest ice manufacturers for allegedly violating antitrust laws.
Group of AGs settles with troubled company
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday that, along with six other states and the Federal Trade Commission, a settlement has been reached with a bank processing company.
Mag seller agrees to refunds
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Thursday that he reached an agreement with an Urbandale magazine subscription telemarketing company that allegedly engaged in dishonest magazine solicitation practices.
JPMorgan Chase settles N.J.'s ARS lawsuit
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Thursday that she has issued a final consent order against JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Publishers Clearing House reaches $3.5M settlement
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Thursday that his state will receive $320,000 as part of a $3.5 million multistate settlement with Publishers Clearing House for allegedly violating a 2001 consent decree.
Zoeller will chair NAAG's consumer protection committee
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Wednesday that he will co-chair the National Association of Attorneys General Consumer Protection Committee, which focuses on combating consumer financial fraud.
Koster sues satellite radio provider
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has filed a lawsuit against Sirius XM Radio over allegations that it violated the state's no-call laws, his office announced on Wednesday.
SUNY takes Cuomo's advice
Cuomo OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that he all 64 State University of New York campuses will adopt his plan aimed at safeguarding students from deceptive credit card marketing companies.
Coakley settles with college over lender issue
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that she has reached a $191,000 settlement with a college that allegedly misrepresented to students that they could only borrow money from one lender.
Wis. AG reaches settlement with loan modification company
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen obtained a default judgment on Thursday against a loan modification company that allegedly misrepresented itself in foreclosure rescues services.
Food company settles over previous settlement terms
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has announced a settlement with the owner of 11 animal feeding operations in Northwest Missouri to protect the state's water and air.
Madigan sues online company
Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against an online Calif. business that allegedly signed up thousands of Illinois consumers without their consent.
Company must pay for selling yo-yo waterballs
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Tuesday that a court has awarded more than $67,000 in a judgment against an Indiana-based company that allegedly sold a banned toy in the state.
Dow assesses $75K penalty
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Wednesday that she has assessed a $75,000 civil penalty against a broker-dealer that allegedly failed to reasonably supervise its agents and keep accurate records.
Botox settlement worth $600M
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced on Wednesday that a health care company will pay $600 million to the federal government and all 50 states over the alleged off-label marketing of Botox.
Gym reaches settlement with Abbott
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced that his office has secured a deal with a fitness center that allegedly deceived its customers with fake past-due bills.
Locksmiths in trouble in North Carolina
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that he has obtained court orders to permanently ban a network of locksmiths and has fined those involved more than $1.2 million.
Health systems company pays $2.7M in Georgia
Baker ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker announced on Monday that he has reached a $2,738,000 settlement with a health systems company that allegedly filed false reimbursements in its Medicaid billing.
Blumenthal fights for trees
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Monday that he has obtained a court injunction against a logger who allegedly performed illegal tree harvesting by operating without a permit.
Ark. AG files suit against Atlanta business
McDaniel LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has filed a lawsuit against an Atlanta-based home repair company that allegedly defrauded dozens of Arkansas homeowners.