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AT&T agrees to $23.8 million settlement with California for electronic waste
AT&T will pay a $23.8 million settlement to the state of California that will resolve allegations that it illegally disposed of hazardous waste in the state over a nine-year period, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced on Thursday.
Wisc. tax service sued for deceptive business practices
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen filed a lawsuit against Kaleb Paulos on Thursday for allegedly engaging in deceptive business practices.
Vermont dairy farm fined for dumping manure-laden water into stream
A Franklin County dairy farm has agreed to pay $40,000 in fines after it allegedly dumped its manure discharge into a local stream, Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell said on Thursday.
General Motors faces lawsuit in Arizona
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne filed a lawsuit against General Motors LLC on Thursday, claiming the company threatened motorists' safety by covering up ignition switch defects in its vehicles.
Tech support companies facing bans in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Several tech support companies in Florida are facing temporary bans to prevent the businesses from giving deceptive statements that lead consumers to pay for services, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Credit score company reaches settlement for misleading advertising
A Texas-based credit score business has reached a $22 million settlement agreement in a national case filed by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
DOJ receives more than $24 billion in civil, criminal case funds
The United States Department of Justice collected more than $24 billion during the 2014 fiscal year, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced on Wednesday.
Lucky Dog Rescue shut down for illegal fundraising
An unregistered dog shelter that allegedly illegally raised funds has been shut down by an order of the Supreme Court of Oneida County, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Wednesday.
Class action firm seeks $50M in suit against Starion Energy
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The law firm Sanford Heisler has filed a class action lawsuit against Starion Energy for allegedly participating in bait-and-switch tactics that led consumers to believe they would be saving money.
Connecticut-based energy company faces $50M lawsuit
The law firm Sanford Heisler filed a lawsuit against Starion Energy for allegedly participating in bait-and-switch tactics that led consumers to believe they would be saving money.
St. Louis company to pay back Medicaid fraud money
A St. Louis-based business will be forced to pay back $224,616 for allegedly submitting false claims to MO HealthNet, according to an announcement by Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster.
Mich. AG fighting electric rate increases
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Two utility companies that recently requested electric rate increases in Michigan might not get what they're looking for, as state Attorney General Bill Schuette has asked the Michigan Public Service Commission to deny the rate hikes.
N.C. paver banned after alleged scheme
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - A North Carolina paver who allegedly scammed customers in a driveway paving scheme is now banned from paving or graveling in the state, according to an announcement by North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper on Friday.
Mich. AG fighting recent request for utility rate increases
Two utility companies that have requested electric rate increases in Michigan might not get what they're looking for, as Attorney General Bill Schuette has asked the Michigan Public Service Commission to deny the rate hikes.
North Carolina paver banned
A North Carolina paver, who allegedly scammed customers in a driveway paving scheme, is now banned from paving or graveling in the state, according to an announcement by North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper on Friday.