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Minn. AG Swanson concerned with alleged deficiencies in Savers' charitable practices
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - The Savers thrift store chain's relationship with local charities in Minnesota is under scrutiny after a compliance report found some possible problems with financial practices, Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson said.
Market owner to pay $100K over 'spice' allegations
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - The owner of an Aurora, Colo., market has agreed to pay a $100,000 settlement for allegedly selling a synthetic cannabinoid, also known as spice, state Attorney General-elect Cynthia Coffman said on Tuesday.
Biden, other AGs working together on telemarketing rules
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The state of Delaware is working with other states to map out a new plan for telemarketing rules to provide more protections to consumers, according to Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden.
Colo. market owner to pay $100,000 for synthetic cannabinoids
The owner of an Aurora, Colorado, market has agreed to pay a $100,000 settlement for allegedly selling a synthetic cannabinoid, also known as "spice," Attorney General-elect Cynthia Coffman said on Tuesday.
Minnesota accuses Savers of illegal practices with charitable donations
Savers retail and its relationship to local charities in Minnesota is being questioned after a report of Compliance found their may be some issues with their financial relationship, according to an announcement of the compliance report by Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson.
North Carolina AG trying to stop water rate increases
Attorney General Roy Cooper filed a brief in the North Carolina Supreme Sourt on Monday attempting to prevent Aqua North Carolina from raising rates without first having to go through the entire approval process.
North Dakota aims to ban duo from doing business in state
Two men, one a convicted felon, are facing a ban from doing business in North Dakota, according to an announcement from the North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, who has filed a cease and desist. Chad Peda and Somer Hilleboe, and their business CS Companies, Inc., allegedly were paid to do work that wasn't completed, according to a complaint from a consumer.
Vermont AG settles with J.C. Penney, Texas-based discount membership program
Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell reached a settlement on Tuesday with J.C. Penney Co. and a company that sells discount membership programs following allegations that the two businesses violated the state's 2012 Discount Membership Program Act.
Former Wisc. business owner ordered to pay for cleanup of gas station
A former gas station owner must pay $10,885 after violating a 2013 court order holding him responsible for contamination found in the soil around his Wisconsin gas station, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said on Monday.
Active.com to refund Vermont consumers
A Texas-based company has agreed to pay more than $160,000 to Vermont consumers who signed up for races and other recreation events on its website as part of a settlement reached by Attorney General William H. Sorrell on Monday.
Active Network will pay $160K to consumers after action by Vermont AG
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - A Texas-based online company will pay more than $160,000 to consumers who signed up for recreation events on its website, according to a recent announcement by Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell.
Boston hospital to pay patients, employees for security breach
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston will pay $100,000 in penalties and fines after personal information was stolen from nearly 4,000 employees and patients during a security breach, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Friday.
AT&T settles with California for $24 million
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - 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.
Wis. AG says company filed tax returns without customers' consent
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen filed a lawsuit against Kaleb Paulos on Thursday for allegedly engaging in deceptive business practices.
Vt. dairy farm paying $40K in fines over alleged manure discharge
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - A Franklin County, Vt., dairy farm 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.
Ariz. AG files lawsuit against General Motors over ignition switches
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - 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.