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Miller sues over hog manure
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced last week that he has filed a lawsuit against Callaway Farms for allegedly violating state environmental laws.
Kroger shuts down consignment business
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced on Thursday that the Department of Justice has shut down a consignment business that allegedly engaged in questionable business practices.
N.Y. pension fund settlement worth $10M
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday that he has reached an agreement with the former founding principal of a private equity firm that allegedly misappropriated money from the state's public pension fund.
Indiana cleanup gets $12M
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Thursday that he has reached a $12 million consent agreement with 13 companies to fund the final stage of remediation at an industrial site.
Abbott, feds settle with Mylan
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that the Texas Medicaid program will receive $23 million of a $65 million state/federal settlement with a drug manufacturer that allegedly reported inaccurate drug prices.
Cordray says Ohio AG's office was busy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced on Tuesday that his office received a record number of complaints in 2010.
Qwest, CenturyLink investing in Washington
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Tuesday that he has reached an agreement with Qwest, CenturyLink and the staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission concerning a proposed merger.
Iowa AG settles with marketing company
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Wednesday that a marketing company has agreed to change its practices after allegedly violating the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
Iowa AG sues junkyard
Miller HAMPTON, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced a lawsuit on Monday against the owner of a salvage yard who has allegedly violated environmental laws for the last seven years.
Va. man will pay refunds in North Carolina
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that a Virginia man and his company must give refunds to consumers for allegedly trying to fix foreclosure sales of North Carolina-based properties.
Cordray praises Ohio SC ruling
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray expressed pleasure on Wednesday over unanimous Ohio Supreme Court decision that will enable the state to reallocate nearly $260 million from tobacco programs to other state programs.
Va. AG settles with mortgage loan modifier
Cuccinelli RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli announced last week that he has settled with a mortgage loan modification company that allegedly charged illegal advanced fees.
States, EPA settle lawsuits
Kroger WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger praised the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday for new policies that he says will improve air quality and set in place new anti-pollution regulations.
Coakley reaches agreement with Angel Flight
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that her office has reached an agreement with a non-profit to create a new governance structure.
Cooper bars Calif. company in North Carolina
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that he has barred an auto service warranty company and its owner from doing any further business in the state due to alleged misrepresentation of products and services.
Coakley files suit over housing practices
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that she has filed a lawsuit against a realty trust and its manager over allegations that they violated state anti-discrimination, lead paint and consumer protection laws.
Suthers files counterclaim against Oasis Legal Finance
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Tuesday that he has filed a counterclaim against a number of companies that allegedly took part in deceptive trade practices against Colorado consumers.
N.J. AG sues investment firm over ponzi scheme
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Tuesday that she has filed a lawsuit against an investment firm that allegedly defrauded investors out of more than $40 million in a Ponzi scheme.
N.C. AG stalls engine company over bad business practices
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday that he has obtained a consent judgment against a custom engine business that allegedly took more than $800,000 from consumers for services it never provided.
Mo. AG files suit over No-Call violations
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Tuesday that he has filed a lawsuit and obtained a temporary restraining order against a telemarketing company that allegedly violated the state's No-Call List Act.