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ExxonMobil settlement benefits 6 Brooklyn projects
Six environmental projects in Brooklyn will receive $11 million in grants from the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund, which was established using a $19.5 million settlement received from ExxonMobil by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in 2011.
Mold company faces lawsuit for alleged false advertising
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine sued Mold Foundation Specialist, LLC on Tuesday over allegations the company failed to provide promised services to customers.
Papa John's franchise owners sued for alleged labor law voilations
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sued a New York Papa John's franchisee on Tuesday over allegations that it underpaid employees.
Landowner to pay $245K in water pollution settlement with N.Y. AG
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reached a settlement with a New York landowner on Monday after his actions allegedly resulted in the contamination of a portion of New York City's drinking water.
Wis. AG obtains three court judgments against real estate company
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen recently received three court judgments against Christopher Elbe and his company, Golded E Real Estate, LLC after Elbe allegedly violated state laws related to wetlands and navigable waters.
Wis. excavator to pay $25K as a result of AG's action
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Speilvogel & Sons Excavating, Inc. will pay back more than $25,000 in surcharges, court costs and forfeitures for allegedly improperly installing a retaining structure on Lake Michigan, Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Monday.
Wisc. excavating company ordered to pay $25,000
Speilvogel & Sons Excavating, Inc. will pay back more than $25,000 in surcharges, court costs and forfeitures for allegedly improperly installing a retaining structure on Lake Michigan, Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Monday.
Wisconsin man ordered to rectify environmental violations
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen recently received three court judgments against Christopher Elbe and his company, Golded E Real Estate, LLC after Elbe allegedly violated state laws related to wetlands and navigable waters.
N.Y. landowner agrees to clean up illegal landfill
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reached a settlement with a New York landowner on Monday after his actions allegedly resulted in the contamination of a portion of New York City's drinking water.
Mass. college allegedly deceived students for tuition
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley received a $3.75 million consent judgment against Salter College, a for-profit college, on Friday for allegedly deceiving students with inflated job-placement numbers and employing deceptive tactics to entice students to enroll.
Ad firm agrees to settlement for alleged privacy settings
PointRoll, Inc., a subsidiary of Gannett Corp., has agreed to a $750,000 settlement with multiple states over allegations that it violated Internet privacy laws, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Thursday.
Business owner ordered to pay more than $200K to employees
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Allan Vitale, the owner of R&A Drywall, was ordered to pay more than $200,000 in restitution and penalties for allegedly violating Massachusetts' record keeping and prevailing wage laws, state Attorney General Martha Coakley said on Thursday.
Gannett subsidiary settles privacy allegations
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut signed a multi-state settlement agreement with a Gannett Corp. subsidiary that involves allegations the digital firm violated Internet privacy settings, state Attorney General George Jepsen announced on Thursday.
Fla. AG alleges student loan relief program is a scam
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi sued College Education Services, LLC., and its owners, Frank Liz and Marcia Elena Vargas, on Thursday for allegedly scamming customers with a student loan relief program.
Manhattan health care provider to revise business practices
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reached a settlement with PATH Medical, Inc. on Thursday over allegations that the Manhattan health care provider participated in deceptive business practices.
Va. AG sues maker of highway guardrails
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring sued Trinity Industries and Trinity Highway Products, LLC., on Thursday after the Texas-based company sold allegedly improperly tested and dangerous highway guardrails to the state.
Contractor to pay for allegedly violating wage, record keeping laws
Allan Vitale, the owner of R&A Drywall, was ordered to pay more than $200,000 in restitution and penalties for allegedly violating Massachusetts' record keeping and prevailing wage laws, Attorney General Martha Coakley said on Thursday.
Ad firm allegedly breaches Internet privacy
A digital ad firm will pay a $750,000 settlement for allegedly violating laws that protect consumers' Internet privacy settings, Maryland Attorney General Douglas Ganser announced on Thursday.
Gannett subsidiary agrees to multi-state settlement
Connecticut signed a multi-state settlement agreement with a Gannett Corp. subsidiary that involves allegations the digital firm violated Internet privacy settings, Attorney General George Jepsen announced on Thursday.
Fla. company sued for allegedly scamming student loan borrowers
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi sued College Education Services, LLC., and its owners, Frank Liz and Marcia Elena Vargas, on Thursday for allegedly scamming customers with a student loan relief program.