AG explains statute of limitations on charging former GovGuam officials
Charges Against Former GovGuam Officials. The clock is ticking for the Attorney General's Office to press charges against former government officials. Attorney General Douglas Moylan says the statute of limitations is running out for any crimes committed by former government officials in the last administration. Moylan says the … [Read more...]
Five States Pursue Magazine Subscription Scams
A lawsuit brought jointly by the attorneys general of five states alleges that consumers nationwide received unauthorized and misleading magazine and newspaper subscription notices. New York was one of five states that sued "to stop unlawful and deceptive business practices and seek restitution for consumers," according to a news … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Workers Charged by Attorney General
Nursing Home Workers Caught On Tape. Four nursing home workers caught on tape mistreating a patient were charged yesterday with falsifying records and endangering a resident at a Suffolk County facility familiar with such problems, according to Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. This case represents the fourth recent nursing home abuse … [Read more...]
Recalls Not Enough to Keep Products Off the Market
Attorney General Urging To Stop The Sale Of Recalls. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is urging federal safety regulators to stop the sale of secondhand products recalled for potentially deadly flaws. This move comes after her office discovered over 400 recalled bassinets for sale in secondhand venues, primarily Craigslist. … [Read more...]
California AG Suing Artificial Turf Makers
A Lawsuit Against Artificial Turf Manufacturers. California Attorney General Jerry Brown filed a lawsuit against three artificial turf manufacturers Tuesday, saying turf –which contains lead—violates the state's environmental laws as stipulated in Proposition 65. The lawsuit cites high levels of lead in turf samples from the three … [Read more...]
Vytorin Mess Attracts Attention of New York Attorney General
Vytorin Mess Attracts Attention. The Vytorin mess seems to be getting worse for Merck and Schering-Plough. Already facing a firestorm over its handling of the so-called ENHANCE study that found Vytorin worked no better than cheaper generic statins, the companies now face a subpoena from the New York State Attorney General’s … [Read more...]
Colo. Attorney General, Janus Seek Settlement
Janus Settlement With Ken Salazar. Colorado Attorney General Ken Salazar said Thursday his office and Janus Capital Group are in settlement talks regarding market-timing activities by the Denver money manager. Salazar was ready to file a lawsuit against Janus for violations of the state's Consumer Protection Act, resulting from … [Read more...]
State Attorneys General Warn Automakers About SUV Ads
SUV Ads Could Misled Consumers On The Safety Of SUV. Stop airing advertisements that could mislead consumers on the safety of sport utility vehicles, the attorneys general of 40 states and territories warned automakers. Citing a press release from North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper, the Dow Jones Newswires reported that … [Read more...]
AG Sues Dietary Supplement Company
Dietary Supplement Company Sold Snake Oil. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit Thursday against a San Antonio dietary supplement maker he accused of selling "snake oil." "When it comes to the promises of Body Solutions Evening Weight Loss Formula the only thing guaranteed to get any thinner is the consumer's … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Officials Urge New York Attorney General To Charge CSFB
Criminal Charges Against CSFB. The office of New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has received a criminal referral from Massachusetts securities regulators recommending that Mr. Spitzer file criminal charges against Credit Suisse First Boston over the firm's research coverage, according to a spokesman for the office. The … [Read more...]
