News from July 2015
Maryland judiciary updates rules for better access to interpreters
The Maryland Judiciary has implemented two modifications to the Maryland Rules, aimed at enhancing court access for individuals with limited English proficiency or those requiring accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Bondi: Florida robocall campaign halted by court order
Attorney General Pam Bondi says Payless Solutions can no longer make calls to consumers
Forty state AGs file brief in support of Miss. AG Hood, argue federal judge shouldn’t have stopped Google investigation
AGs contend that injunction, if it should stand, would provide other wrongdoers with a "roadmap"
N.Y. AG: PayPal to stop robocalling consumers
The popular online payment system says it will only call those who provide consent
Arkansas AG named co-chair of attorneys general association's new agriculture committee
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller will head up the NAAG panel
N.Y. AG: Chase Bank agrees to open up more services to state consumers
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says bank has modified some policies used to screen for checking accounts
Maryland law firm sued for allegedly charging clients illegal up-front fees
Attorney General Brian Frosh says at least 400 clients were charged, not provided refunds
Second lawsuit filed against EPA over new water rule
Arkansas, 12 other states file complaint in North Dakota federal court
Life insurance company accused of lying to consumers about financial stability
A life insurance company is being sued over allegations it defrauded annuity holders by lying about its financial condition.