News from 2013
Koster sides with governor, says tax cut bill could trigger refunds
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) -- Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster says a tax cut bill would allow residents to retroactively benefit from a tax reduction.
Maryland Judiciary invites student entries for bookmark art contest promoting peace
The Maryland Judiciary is reaching out to young artists in the state to participate in its annual Conflict Resolution Day Student Bookmark Art Contest.
North Carolina AG announces $2.28M judgment against real estate developers
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced a consent judgment Tuesday against coastal real estate developers and marketers who allegedly overvalued lots at two developments in Carteret and Onslow counties.
Conn. AG announces settlement with Connecticut Water
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and Consumer Counsel Elin Katz announced a settlement Tuesday with Connecticut Water Co. that will reduce rates for the utility's customers.
Indiana AG helps to launch anti-smurfing awareness campaign
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller helped launch a statewide public awareness campaign Tuesday to warn individuals who buy certain medicines for the purpose of making methamphetamine.
Arizona AG announces $250,000 judgment against telemarketing firms
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced a $250,939.01 settlement Tuesday with two Arizona telemarketing companies to resolve allegations of consumer fraud related to a credit card debt reduction scheme.
Louisiana AG warns consumers of medical alert scam
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's Consumer Protection Section warned Louisiana seniors Tuesday about a scam promising free medical alert devices.
Attorneys find 'formidable' opponent in Kelmar
WAKEFIELD, Mass. (Legal Newsline) -- Marlys Bergstrom and Mary Jane Wilson-Bilik, two attorneys at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan who advise companies on unclaimed property issues, aren't shy about sharing their experience with Kelmar Associates LLC.
Illinois AG files lawsuit against Delaware telecom company
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Friday against a Delaware telecommunications company that allegedly scammed Illinoisans by billing them for long-distance service they never authorized.
Kansas AG announces orders against two companies for no-call violations
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced orders Friday against two out-of-state companies forcing them to pay close to $1 million in combined penalties and fees for alleged telemarketing law violations.
Iowa AG warns consumers about tech support scam
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller warned Iowans on Friday about a scam in which criminals pose as Microsoft technical support employees and seek access to computers and personal information.
Indiana AG files lawsuit against construction company
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a lawsuit Friday against a Hamilton County home improvement company that allegedly collected homeowners' payments but failed to provide promised services.
N.H. AG announces $205,000 agreement with Catholic Medical Center
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph Foster and Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Thomas Burack announced a $205,000 settlement Friday with Catholic Medical Center to resolve allegations of hazardous waste violations.
Greg Hilton appointed clerk for Maryland's Court of Special Appeals
Philip Gregory (Greg) Hilton has been appointed as the Clerk of the Court of Special Appeals in Maryland.
Van Hollen announces $65,000 order against heifer operation
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced Thursday a $65,000 judgment against an Opitz heifer operation, resolving allegations of state water pollution control law violations.
Conn. AG reaches $55,000 settlement with Citibank
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) -- Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced Thursday a $55,000 settlement with Citibank N.A., resolving allegations of a faulty data security system that allowed hackers to access user accounts.
Wis. AG announces $80,000 judgment against WPSC
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a judgment on Thursday against Wisconsin Public Service Corporation to resolve allegations of state air pollution control permit violations.
Coakley announces $80,000 agreement with former lieutenant governor
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Thursday announced a disposition agreement has been reached with former Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray and his campaign committee, resolving allegations he received unlawfully solicited contributions.
Del. AG issues warning about pair of phone scams
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) -- Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden warned Delaware residents Thursday about scams involving fake computer repair calls and fake consumer debit card issues.
D.C. AG sues ExxonMobil and its District distributors
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- District of Columbia Attorney General Irvin Nathan has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil Oil Corporation and its gasoline distributors in the District, in an effort to stop enforcement of exclusive-supply agreements.