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AG Nessel Issues ‘Lottery Club’ Guidance Ahead of Powerball Drawing Worth Billions
Ahead of Saturday’s Powerball Drawing, which could be worth nearly $1.25 billion, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to remind residents that gambling should be done responsibly and cautions Michigan residents who are eager to improve their chances by joining “lottery clubs.” -
Attorney General Nessel Files Amicus Brief in Support of Transparency for Law Enforcement Organizations
Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an amicus brief in the Court of Claims in the case of Invisible Institute and Detroit Metro Times v Michigan State Police. The lawsuit, filed under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, seeks disclosure of the names of certified Michigan police officers. -
AG Nessel Takes Texas Robocaller to Court for Violating Permanent Robocall and Telemarketing Bans
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas to take stronger action against John Caldwell Spiller II after Spiller violated permanent robocall and telemarketing bans. -
AG’s FORCE Team Charges Retail Crime Ring Operator Targeting Home Improvement Stores
Eric Tanner, 38, of Lansing, was arraigned in the 56A District Court in Eaton County on eight charges of Organized Retail Crime and one charge of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year felony, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. -
AG Nessel Warns Renters, Homebuyers of Fraudulent Real Estate Ads, Zillow Scams in New Alert
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a new consumer alert, Real Estate Scams – How to Avoid Being Taken in by Fake Listings to educate renters and homebuyers on how to avoid property scams, spurred by recent reports. Fraudulent real estate listings often advertise properties that don't exist, are not for sale or rent, or are not what they appear to be. -
AG Nessel and Justice Department Sue Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
The U.S. Department of Justice, along with 16 state and district Attorneys General, including Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. -
AG Nessel Touts Success of the Consumer Protection Team, Shares Top Ten Complaints of 2023
To wrap up National Consumer Protection Week, AG Nessel is highlighting the accomplishments of the Department’s Consumer Protection Team. -
Attorney General Nessel Helps Save Consumers Energy Electric Customers Approximately $124 million, Achieves nearly 60% Reduction in Requested Rate Hike
At its meeting , the Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) issued a final order in Consumers Energy Company’s most recent rate case, Case No. U-21389, approving an electric rate that is less than half of what the company requested. -
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on AG Nessel’s Appeal of Controversial 1999 and 2007 Consumer Protection Decisions
On Wednesday, the Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) ordered that oral arguments be scheduled in Attorney General Dana Nessel’s appeal of an order preventing her department’s investigation of Eli Lilly and Company’s insulin pricing practices. -
AG Nessel Brings Attention to Slate of Consumer Protection Alerts During Identity Theft Awareness Week
In recognition of Identity Theft Awareness Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing information on identity theft-related alerts that can help consumers recognize and respond to instances of stolen identity and stolen data. -
Union City Man to Face Trial for Criminal Enterprise, Embezzlement Charges Alleged Against Family Trust
David White, 67, of Union City, was bound over to face trial on charges of criminal enterprise, embezzlement, and tax evasion, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. -
Indian River Timber Harvester Pleads to Embezzlement, Will Pay $20,000 Restitution
Norman Kasubowski, 57, of Indian River, pled No Contest to two counts of misdemeanor Embezzlement by an Agent or Trustee and two counts of Disorderly Conduct before Judge Colin G. Hunter in the 46th Circuit Court in Otsego County, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. -
AG Nessel Sues Rockford Business Owner and Tree Service LLCs Alleging Illegal Business Practices
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sued Rockford business owner David Foster and his Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Michigan’s Choice Tree Service and Storm Support Emergency Tree Removal, alleging illegal business practices in violation of a previously established Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC), the Limited Liability Company Act, and the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA). -
Attorney General Announces Arrest in Meijer mPerks Theft
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today the arrest and arraignment of Nicholas Mui, 22, of Grand Haven, in connection to the systemic theft and sale of account access information tied to ‘mPerks’ accounts. -
AG Nessel Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Federal Rule Banning Bump Stocks
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a group of 22 other attorneys general urging the Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule banning bump stocks, devices that effectively convert semiautomatic firearms into illegal automatic weapons. -
Parole Board Declines Jarvi Request for Parole After AG Nessel Requests Denial
The Michigan Parole Board has declined a request for parole from prisoner Floyd Jarvi and issued a continuance, effectively putting off any further parole consideration for the next two years following statements from Wendy Jo Morrison and members of the Michigan Department of Attorney General’s Criminal Trials and Appeals Division. -
Attorney General Dana Nessel Cautions Michigan Residents About Drop-Shipping Scams
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging caution among residents regarding the potential risks associated with drop-shipping, a business model that has garnered attention recently. -
Attorney General Dana Nessel Announces Department Chief Legal Counsel, DEI Director
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the appointments of Linus Banghart-Linn as Chief Legal Counsel and Koula Black, who has been hired as the Department’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Specialist. -
Department of Attorney General Prepares for MLEAC Accreditation, Recommends Other MI Law Enforcement Agencies Follow Suit
The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) recently welcomed a team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC). The assessors came to examine all aspects of the Department’s compliance with the MLEAC standards in preparation for granting the Department MLEAC accreditation, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. -
AG Nessel Re-issues Alert Warning Consumers About Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined Hank Winchester with WDIV-Detroit to alert consumers that artificial intelligence (AI) is now being used by scammers to make their requests for money and personal information more convincing.