News from November 2012
N.Y. AG announces multi-state coalition against proposed gun laws
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a coalition of nine state attorneys general and one attorney general-elect on Friday against two federal gun laws that would nullify strict state firearm laws.
Ark. AG files suits against two immigration assistance businesses
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed two consumer protection lawsuits on Thursday against businesses in Washington County that allegedly advertised immigration assistance the businesses cannot legally provide.
Mass. AG announces $100,000 judgment against demolition company
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $100,000 consent judgment on Thursday against a Swampscott demolition company that allegedly engaged in the improper removal and disposal of asbestos-containing waste.
N.Y. AG announces 12 more price gouging actions
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced 12 more enforcement actions on Thursday against gas stations that allegedly violated the New York State Price Gouging statute following Hurricane Sandy.
Wash. AG settles with HVAC company
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced a settlement on Thursday with a Sumner HVAC company that allegedly engaged in unfair and deceptive practices in violation of the state's Consumer Protection Act.
NFL concussion litigation sparks widespread changes on the field
Two months before the first lawsuit was filed in what has become a multi-district case docket titled the National Football League Players' Concussion Injury Litigation, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law a bill dubbed the "Safety in Youth Sports Act."
N.Y. AG announces safety agreements with two gun show operators
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced agreements on Thursday with two gun show operators to institute new background check procedures at their New York state gun shows.
Mass. AG announces $170k order against East Boston auto repair shop owner
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $170,000 court order on Wednesday against the owner of an East Boston-based auto repair business for allegedly failing to clean up hazardous waste.
N.J. AG announces price gouging suits against 10 businesses
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa and Governor Chris Christie announced a second round of price gouging lawsuits on Wednesday against 10 businesses resulting from the Hurricane Sandy state of emergency.
Schneiderman reaches $3M settlement with Excellus Bluecross Blueshield
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $3 million settlement on Wednesday with Excellus Bluecross Blueshield to resolve allegations that it wrongly denied the claims of its members.
Mo. AG reaches settlement with vehicle breakdown coverage provider
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a $399,400 settlement with a St. Peters-based vehicle breakdown coverage service on Tuesday.
Illinois AG demands mortgage fees increase be abandoned
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency on Tuesday demanding that a proposal that would unfairly penalize Illinois borrowers by adding higher fees on new mortgages sold in the state be abandoned.
Wis. AG announces solid waste storage settlement
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Tuesday that the state's Department of Justice reached a settlement in an environmental lawsuit following the unlawful transportation and storage of solid waste.
W.Va. AG-elect names transition team leaders
CHARLES TOWN -- Attorney General-elect Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday unveiled the steering committee for his transition team.
Schneiderman requests info on Sandy fundraising efforts
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Tuesday that his office sent letters to 75 non-profits requesting information on their Hurricane Sandy-related fundraising and relief activities.
.Y. AG announces victory for state's gun safety laws
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a major court victory in defense of the state's gun safety laws on Tuesday.
Texas pharmacy to pay $200,000 for illegal drug manufacture
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced the resolution of the state's action on Tuesday against a compounding pharmacy and pharmacist that allegedly compounded illegal drugs.
Wis. AG announces environmental violations judgment
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a $140,000 judgment on Monday against an oil recycling facility for environmental violations.
Wells Fargo responds to N.Y. AG foreclosure comments
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A representative for Wells Fargo responded on Wednesday to remarks made by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman related to foreclosure relief in New York in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
N.J. AG announces comprehensive ban on synthetic marijuana
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced on Monday that the state's comprehensive ban on all synthetic marijuana variants is now permanent under a regulation adopted formally by the Division of Consumer Affairs.