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King plans counterclaim on jewelry seller
King ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) - An Albuquerque jewelry store has been advised by New Mexico Attorney General Gary King of allegations that it may have engaged in deceptive and unfair trade practices.
Cordray ends going-out-of-business sale
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray's request to end a jewelry company's going-out-of-business sale that has last for several months has been granted by a Delaware County Court of Common Pleas judge.
Corbett sues car warranty company
Corbett HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett has filed a lawsuit against a used car warranty company and its operators in Lackawanna County for allegedly defrauding thousands of motorists across the company.
Cuomo settles with home health agencies for $24M
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Three home health agencies alleged to have defrauded the Medicaid program have agreed to settlements with New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo and U.S. Attorney Benton J. Campbell.
Van Hollen gets environmental settlement
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Allegations of violations of Wisconsin's environmental protection laws at two construction sites have been resolved by a settlement with two Kenosha companies and state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen.
Cuomo gets court order
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The assets of a Brooklyn company and its officials have been frozen by a court order sought by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo for allegedly operating a combination pyramid and Ponzi scheme.
Kroger signs clunker settlement
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger has announced settlements with two Portland-area automobile dealerships to refund customers for the scrap value of the vehicles they traded in under the federal Cash-for-Clunkers program.
Coakley gets settlement with property management company
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A consent judgment has been obtained by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley's office against a property management company and its former manager to resolve allegations that they violated state anti-discrimination laws.
Gansler gains victory in foreclosure case
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Baltimore City Circuit Court has handed down a judgment for Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler of nearly $1 million against participants in a foreclosure rescue scam.
Home warranty company will pay in N.Y.
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has announced a court victory against a now-defunct home warranty company that defrauded consumers in New York and nationwide.
Flooring company settles asbestos-removal claim
Van Hollen THIENSVILLE, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit against a Thiensville, Wis., for violations of air pollution control laws that regulate the handling of asbestos-containing materials has been resolved, state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has announced.
Settlement reached over handling of N.M. college savings programs
King SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) - New Mexico's investigation into the management of the state's 529 college savings programs by OppenheimerFunds, Inc., has resulted in a settlement of more than $67 million.
Charity in trouble in N.Y.
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A New York City-based not-for-profit group has been order to shut down following an interim court order obtained by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
McCollum settles with Avis, Budget
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Two rental car agencies have reached an agreement with Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum over allegations that they did not clearly inform customers about the terms of usage for toll plaza passes.
Stenehjem goes after network marketing company
Stenehjem BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - A cease and desist order has been issued by North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem against a Lexington, Ky., company for alleged violations of the state's transient merchant, consumer fraud and home solicitation laws.
Group of AGs send letter to FTC
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been joined by 42 state attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to toughen restrictions against companies advertising free credit reports.
Blumenthal demands rollback of credit card interest rates and fees
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Eleven large banks and financial institutions have received letters from Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal demanding they reverse all increases in interest rates and fees since January.
Cuomo sues civil service exam company
Cuomo POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey-based company on behalf of unemployed New Yorkers who were sold a study-at-home course that he alleges falsely promised to lead to civil service jobs.
N.J. files lawsuit against R.I. company for sale of yo-yo waterballs
Milgram NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram has filed a lawsuit against a Rhode Island company that is alleged to have sold yo-yo waterballs, which are banned by state law, to New Jersey consumers.
Conn. AG shuts down purported Madoff auctions‏
Richard Blumenthal (D) HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Two auctions scheduled for this weekend that allegedly featured items connected to Bernard Madoff have been canceled by the auction company advertising them following threats of legal action from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.