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Coalition of 21 Attorneys General Defeat Biden Administration’s Green Agenda in Court
Attorney General Hilgers announced a Kentucky federal judge blocked the Biden Administration’s highway emissions rule that attempted to drive gas-powered cars off the road. -
Attorney General Hilgers and State Treasurer Briese Warn Nebraskans about Tax-Related Scams
Tax season is in full swing, along with tax scams. -
Attorney General Hilgers Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Meta to Protect Users’ Accounts from Scammers
Attorney General Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in sending a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) addressing the recent rise of Facebook and Instagram platform account takeovers by scammers and frauds. -
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Success in Nebraska’s Lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s EPA
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announces success in Nebraska’s lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s EPA, securing the freedom to sell E15 gasoline during summer months. -
AG Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Pool Company for Stranding Homeowners with Unfinished Pool Pits & Seeking to Gag Consumer Complaints
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Stanger Enterprises, LLC, aka "Premier Pools and Spas." Premier Pools has extracted large sums of money by deceiving Nebraska homeowners and sought to unlawfully stifle consumer complaints. -
Nebraska alleges Bellevue University misled students about program accreditation
LINCOLN, Neb. — The state of Nebraska has filed a lawsuit against Bellevue University, alleging the school made false and misleading statements regarding its bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) and registered nurse (RN) programs. -
NEBRASKA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Peterson Joins $1.5M Settlement with Retailer Neiman Marcus over 2013 Data Breach
Nebraska Attorney General announced the Neiman Marcus Group LLC has agreed to pay a $1.5 million settlement and implement a number of policies. -
Nebraska ticket seller settles allegations of deceptive sales practices
LINCOLN — A Nebraska ticket reseller accused of deceiving customers with its sales practices has reached a settlement with the state, according to the Nebraska Attorney General's Office. -
NEBRASKA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Nebraska Wins Multistate Obamacare Tax Lawsuit
Attorney General Doug Peterson is pleased by announcement of the decision from the U.S. District Court ordering the Internal Revenue Service to repay Nebraska and five other states more than $839 million because of an unlawful Obamacare tax on state Medicaid programs. -
Nebraska investigation of Goodwill Omaha leads to consent judgment
LINCOLN — After a nearly two-year investigation of Goodwill Omaha by the Nebraska Attorney General's Office, a consent judgment has been filed alleging the nonprofit misled consumers and "squandered charitable assets" to compensate executives. -
Nebraska attorney general opposes casino along Iowa-Nebraska border
LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) — Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson announced May 30 that he will challenge the federal government’s November 2017 approval of a casino proposed in Iowa by the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. Joining Peterson in the challenge are the state of Iowa and the city of Council Bluffs. -
CashCall and Western Sky to pay restitution after alleged usurious internet loans
LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) – Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson and Director of the Department of Banking and Finance Mark Quandahl announced a settlement that mandates that unlicensed Internet loan companies pay restitution, forgive current debts, notify credit reporting agencies for credit history repair and stop all lending in the state of Nebraska.