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>> JAIL AND RESTITUTION ORDERED FOR MEDICAID FRAUD �Medicaid Fraud is a serious crime and my office is aggressively prosecuting these offenses,� says Attorney General Gary King. �That is the message I want to be heard loud and clear.� February 4, 2008

>> 150TH INTERNET PREDATOR ARRESTED IN ALASKA Attorney General Mike Cox and the Michigan State Police announced today the arrest of Matthew James Beaujean, formerly of Harrison Township and now residing in Alaska, for using the Internet to solicit a minor for sexual acts and sending a minor pornographic images. February 4, 2008

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL ABBOTT URGES CONGRESS TO STRENGTHEN FEDERAL LAWS, PROTECT CHILDREN FROM UNSAFE PRODUCTS Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott this week urged Congress to protect children by passing H.R. 4040, a proposed federal statute that would lower acceptable lead levels in toys and improve oversight across the industry. February 4, 2008

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL�S OFFICE WINS CONVICTION FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS FRAUD Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the conviction of Denise Crouse, 49, of Georgia, on charges of theft and fraud. The guilty erdict was announced Wednesday after a three-day trial in Maricopa County Superior Court. February 4, 2008

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL STUMBO ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH MANUFACTURER OF LOPROX FOR ILLEGAL OFF-LABEL MARKETING OF DIAPER RASH MEDICATION Attorney General Greg Stumbo announced today that the Kentucky Medicaid Program will receive an $181,084.21 settlement from Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation Medicis, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, has agreed to pay more than $9.8 million to settle federal civil litigation arising out of its illegal promotion of the topical skin preparation, Loprox, for use on children under the age of 10, without approval by the federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA). February 4, 2008

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL CORBETT URGES CONSUMERS TO CONSIDER TOY & GAME SAFETY WHEN HOLIDAY SHOPPING; UNVEILS NEW "CONSUMER SAFETY" WEBSITE Attorney General Mike Cox renewed his call for Michigan homeowners to attend his free Avoid Foreclosure forum tomorrow, December 13, at Cobo Hall in Detroit. February 4, 2008

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL CORBETT URGES CONSUMERS TO CONSIDER TOY & GAME SAFETY WHEN HOLIDAY SHOPPING; UNVEILS NEW "CONSUMER SAFETY" WEBSITE HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett today urged consumers to carefully consider safety issues when purchasing toys or video games as holiday gifts, unveiling a new "Consumer Safety" section of the Attorney General's website to provide consumers with quick and easy access to information about product recalls, game ratings and other related topics. February 4, 2008

>> RACKETEERING CHARGES FILED AGAINST MORTGAGE COMPANY, LOCAL LAW FIRM TALLAHASSEE, FL - Attorney General Bill McCollum and Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner Don Saxon today announced that criminal charges of racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering and grand theft were filed against a mortgage brokerage business and a law firm, both formerly located in Leon County, as well as three employees of the brokerage business and the firm. February 4, 2008

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL CORBETT URGES PARENTS TO DISCUSS INTERNET SAFETY WITH CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAYS; ANNOUNCES CHILD PREDATOR ARRESTS IN CAMBRIA & VENANGO COUNTIES HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that agents from the Attorney General's Child Predator Unit have arrested men in Cambria and Venango counties, accused of using Internet chat rooms to sexually proposition what they believed were teenage girls, as well as sending sexually explicit photos to the girls. February 4, 2008

>> ETHICS BOARD DIRECTOR RETIRES, NEW DIRECTOR ANNOUNCED OLYMPIA�Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna has selected attorney Melanie de Leon to head the state Executive Ethics Board, replacing Susan Harris, who is retiring at the end of the year. �Susan Harris has done a great job wiping out the backlog of executive ethics board cases and strengthening outreach to state employees,� McKenna said. �I was fortunate to hire her early in my term and she accomplished every goal I set forth.� February 4, 2008

>> STATEMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL BOB MCDONNELL ON FEDERAL DECISION TO REVIEW NATIONAL INTEREST ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR DESIGNATION Today the Department of Energy announced it would review its prior decision to create a Mid-Atlantic National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC). The corridor, as originally designated, included a significant portion of northern and central Virginia. Today�s decision follows a formal written request for a rehearing on the matter submitted last month by Attorney General Bob McDonnell and Governor Tim Kaine. February 4, 2008

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL CORBETT ANNOUNCES ARREST OF VIRGINIA MOVING COMPANY EXECUTIVE IN "INTERNET CHILD SEX STING" Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that agents from the Attorney General's Child Predator Unit have arrested a moving company executive from Virginia accused of using hidden Internet chat rooms to sexually proposition what he believed was a 13-year old girl, as well as sending sexually explicit and pornographic webcam videos to the girl. February 4, 2008

>> RICHLAND SHERIFF ARRESTS WEST COLUMBIA MAN IN INTERNET PREDATOR STING Attorney General Henry McMaster announced today that Leroy Everett York, 36, of 2700 Feather Run Trail, Apt. R16, in West Columbia was arrested on December 4, 2007, in an undercover Internet sting conducted by the Richland County Sheriff�s Department. February 4, 2008

>> DAUGHTER WHO STOLE $75,000 FROM MOTHER IN NURSING HOME SENTENCED TO NINE MONTHS IN JAIL Attorney General Kelly A. Ayotte has announced that Candy Latour, of Moultonborough, was sentenced by a Belknap County Superior Court judge to serve nine months in the House of Corrections for stealing $75,000 of her mother�s money while her mother resided in the Genesis - Laconia nursing home. February 4, 2008

>> KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN OFFERS $25,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THIRD SUSPECT INVOLVED IN 1983 MURDER CASE KFC Corporation is reinstating a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the third person involved in the 1983 murders of five victims kidnapped from a Kilgore Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. February 4, 2008

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL COMMENDS BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR ADOPTING FLORIDA CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENT LENDING INDUSTRY Attorney General Bill McCollum today released the following statement, commending the Florida Board of Governors for unanimously adopting the Florida Student Code of Conduct to address concerns in the student loan industry: February 4, 2008

>> PLYMOUTH DAIRY FARMS INC. PAYS $65,000 PENALTY FOR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATIONS Plymouth Dairy Farms, Inc., a 2850-head dairy cattle operation located south of Le Mars, has been ordered to pay a $65,000 civil penalty as a result of water pollution and manure-handling violations alleged in a lawsuit filed last year by the Attorney General�s Office. February 4, 2008

>> INDIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL STEVE CARTER EMPHASIZES INDIANA�S STRONG PROTECTIONS AGAINST ROBO-CALLS AND OTHER UNWANTED TELEMARKETING CALLS DURING TESTIMONY BEFORE A HOUSE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE At the invitation of the House Administration Committee�s Subcommittee on Elections, Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter testified on his enforcement of Indiana�s Do Not Call and Automated Dialing laws, and specifically against so-called Robo-calls today. February 4, 2008

>> DON'T PAY UP FRONT TO BORROW HOLIDAY CASH With the holiday season in full swing, many Texans might encounter advertisements promising instant cash loans. Consumers should avoid loan offers that require up-front payments for �taxes� or �processing fees.� Legitimate lenders never ask borrowers to pay money up-front in order to obtain a loan. February 4, 2008

>> TOBACCO CO-CHAIR MCKENNA SEEKS ORDER AGAINST RJR FOR ROLLING STONE CARTOON ADS Washington will join several other states in filing suit against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for violating a national ban on the use of cartoons in tobacco advertising, Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced today. February 4, 2008

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL MCCOLLUM UNVEILS PROPOSED CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENT LENDING AT PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES Attorney General Bill McCollum today unveiled a proposed Code of Conduct to protect Florida students from potentially unfair practices when they are applying for educational loans. The Code of Conduct will be presented to the Florida Board of Governors for its consideration at the Board�s meeting being held today and tomorrow at the University of Central Florida and, if approved, would be implemented at all of Florida�s public universities. February 4, 2008

>> AG APPLAUDS LANDMARK LAW FOR NEW MEXICO (SANTA FE)---Attorney General Gary King today praised efforts to pass the Surface Owners Protection Act at the official bill-signing ceremony held by the Governor. The new law requires energy companies to provide New Mexico landowners with extensive information about pending oil and gas drilling; mandates compensation for land damage and usage and provides for reclamation of the land once oil and gas operations are completed. March 13, 2007

>> REFUNDS AVAILABLE FOR IDAHO FREE MEDS CUSTOMERS (Boise) � Idaho consumers who lost money when Idaho Free Meds went out of business are eligible for refunds under terms of a legal settlement, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said today. March 13, 2007

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL STUMBO ANNOUNCES PADUCAH ORAL SURGEON FROUND GUILTY OF DEFRAUDING THE KENTUCKY MEDI Attorney General Greg Stumbo announced today that Peter Robert Ciampa, an oral surgeon who practiced in Paducah, Kentucky, was found guilty of defrauding the Kentucky Medicaid Program. A McCracken County jury convicted Ciampa, age 49, of fraudulently billing the Kentucky Medicaid Program and double-billing for services. March 13, 2007

>> MIAMI MAN ARRESTED FOR COUNTERFEITING PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELS TALLAHASSEE - Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued a consumer alert following the recent theft of data involving customers� information from numerous Florida stores. Consumers who may have used credit cards at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, AJ Wright or HomeGoods stores between May 2003 and December 2006 should closely monitor their financial statements and credit reports, McCollum cautioned. February 5, 2007

>> COX PROVIDES PARENTS TOP TEN WAYS TO PROTECT CHILDREN ON INTERNET LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox released a consumer alert listing the top ten ways parents can protect their children from the dangers of the Internet. February 5, 2007

>> DANN SELECTS SEVERAL DISTINGUISHED ATTORNEYS TO FILL TOP LEGAL POSTS COLUMBUS - Attorney General Marc Dann has selected a group of five talented and experienced attorneys to fill some of his administration�s top legal roles, including the solicitor general. February 5, 2007

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL GREG STUMBO ANNOUNCES INTERNET SAFETY PROGRAM AT GREEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TOMORROW Attorney General Greg Stumbo is asking teachers, �Are your students safe online?� The Office of the Attorney General, in partnership with the Kentucky Center for School Safety, is sponsoring an i-SAFE Assembly Program at Green County High School tomorrow to educate and empower students to act safely and responsibly on the Internet. February 5, 2007

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL GREG STUMBO ANNOUNCES ROUND UP OF DRUG SUSPECTS IN PIKE COUNTY HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that agents from the Attorney General's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation (BNI) have charged a Cumberland County doctor with allegedly writing prescriptions for a patient in order to obtain the drugs for his own use. February 5, 2007

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL CORBETT ANNOUNCES PRESCRIPTION DRUG CHARGES AGAINST CUMBERLAND COUNTY DOCTOR HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that agents from the Attorney General's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation (BNI) have charged a Cumberland County doctor with allegedly writing prescriptions for a patient in order to obtain the drugs for his own use. February 5, 2007

>> JASON ANDERSON INVESTIGATION ADVISORY On March 1, 2006, federal fugitive Jason Karlo Jacob Anderson died and his two-year old son was critically injured during a shooting incident with U.S. Marshals at the airport in Homer, Alaska. February 5, 2007

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL SUTHERS ANNOUNCES AUTO THEFT RING INDICTMENTS (DENVER) � Colorado Attorney General John Suthers, in conjunction with the Boulder County Sheriff�s Office, today announced the indictment and arrest of eight individuals resulting from a year-long grand jury investigation. February 5, 2007

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL URGES CAUTION IN WAKE OF ID THEFT FROM FLORIDA STORES AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and his Cyber Crimes Unit will host an interactive Cyber Safety Town Hall meeting in Lubbock today to inform parents and students about online safety. February 5, 2007

>> TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL GREG ABBOTT TO HOST INTERACTIVE CYBER SAFETY TOWN HALL MEETING AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and his Cyber Crimes Unit will host an interactive Cyber Safety Town Hall meeting in Lubbock today to inform parents and students about online safety. February 5, 2007

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL AND BCI LEADING EFFORTS TO GET STUDENTS BACK IN CLASS At Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann�s direction, the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation is working closely with both the City of Columbus and Columbus Public Schools, following a forced cancellation of many area schools today. February 5, 2007

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL REQUIRES IRVING OIL TO ISSUE CREDIT TO CONSUMERS WHO RAN OUT OF OIL IN BARRE AREA Attorney General William H. Sorrell announced today that he is requiring Irving Oil Corporation to pay $100 to each of its 2005 automatic delivery customers in the Barre area who experienced a run-out, or came close to experiencing a run-out, between October 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005. February 5, 2007

>> AG ANNOUNCES ARREST FOR ALLEGED ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS (MONTGOMERY)�Attorney General Troy King announced the arrest today of a Vestavia Hills man for two alleged election law violations. January 23, 2007

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL STEVE CARTER WARNS HOOSIERS TO BEWARE OF BOGUS SUPER BOWL TICKET SCAMS INDIANAPOLIS, IN � Attorney General Steve Carter is warning Hoosiers heading to the Super Bowl to beware of bogus ticket scams, many of which may occur through online auction websites. January 23, 2007

>> DONALD L. SWAN PLEADS GUILTY TO VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER Boise � Donald Lee Swan, 41, of Riggins today entered pleas of guilty to two counts of vehicular manslaughter, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said. January 23, 2007

>> STATEMENT FROM AG COOPER ON PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM UNWANTED 'ROBO CALLS' �These unwelcome and annoying robo calls tie up phone lines and interrupt family time. We�re fighting to give consumers who are sick of these calls a way to say no.� January 23, 2007

>> TX AG LUBBOCK CYBER SAFETY TOWN HALL MEETING THIS WEEK LUBBOCK � Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is bringing his top Cyber Crimes Unit investigators to Lubbock on Jan. 25 for an interactive �Cyber Safety� town hall meeting that will arm parents and teens with the tools they need to stay safe online. January 23, 2007

>> COX OPPOSES CONSUMERS ENERGY'S PROPOSED $380 MILLION SALE OF PALISADES NUCLEAR POWER PLANT Attorney General Mike Cox today announced that he is presenting expert testimony during hearings at the Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC) this week opposing Consumer Energy Company's proposal to sell its Palisades nuclear power plant, located near Covert, Michigan, to Entergy Nuclear Palisades, LLC. January 23, 2007

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL SEEKS CUSTOMER REFUNDS FROM INDIANAPOLIS WELL INDIANAPOLIS, IN � Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter filed a lawsuit today in Marion Superior Court seeking refunds from Anthony and Miliadee Hughes, a.k.a. Lonnie and Dee Hughes, for at least nine consumers. January 23, 2007

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL CORBETT ANNOUNCES ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES CHARGES IN BEAVER COUNTY HARRISBURG � Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that agents from the Attorney General�s Environmental Crimes Section have filed criminal charges against a Pittsburgh man and an Aliquippa woman ... December 14, 2006

>> TERRY GODDARD FILES SUIT OVER WORK-AT-HOME OPERATION Phoenix, Ariz. - Dec. 12, 2006 Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that his office has filed suit against The Results Group (TRG) and its managers ... December 14, 2006

>> PETRO SUES USA BABY STORES FOR FAILURE TO DELIVER COLUMBUS � Attorney General Jim Petro announced today he filed suit against a previous owners of three USA Baby stores ... December 14, 2006

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL CARL DANBERG ANNOUNCES A NEW STATEWIDE DRUG NUISANCE ABATEMENT INITIATIVE Attorney General Carl Danberg announced a new significant statewide Drug Nuisance Abatement Initiative and illegal drug and prostitution activity. ... December 12, 2006

>> FORMER PAYROLL SUPERVISOR PLEADS GUILTY TO FELONY THEFT Ms. Whitacre plead guilty to stealing $51,182.97 from her former employer, the Allegis Group, Inc., a staffing company headquartered in Hanover, Maryland. ... December 12, 2006

>> VIRGINIA FIRST STATE TO PARTNER WITH MYSPACE.COM IN REQUIRING E-MAIL REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDERS RICHMOND - Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell today announced that he will propose legislation to require convicted sex offenders in the Commonwealth to register their e-mail addresses ... December 12, 2006

>> CHASE, TRILEGIANT SETTLE WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL OVER DISCOUNT MEMBERSHIPS Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell announced today a $14.5 million, 16 state settlement with Chase Bank and Trilegiant Corporation ... December 12, 2006

>> AG COOPER WINS REFUNDS FOR CONSUMERS, SETTLES DECEPTIVE MARKETING CHARGES AGAINST CHASE BANK AND TRI Raleigh: Attorney General Roy Cooper today announced a $14.5 million, 15-state settlement with Chase Bank and Trilegiant Corporation ... December 12, 2006

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL/PUBLIC ADVOCATE ADVISES TELEPHONE CUSTOMERS OF 2006 TAX REFUND (Anchorage) - Acting Attorney General Craig Tillery advises all Alaska telephone customers of their eligibility to claim a telephone tax refund on their 2006 tax return. ... December 12, 2006

>> MILLER: ENACT "CAR-TITLE LOAN" LAW Des Moines -- Attorney General Tom Miller today cautioned consumers to avoid car-title loans ... December 12, 2006

>> TENNESSEE REACHES AGREEMENT WITH TRILEGIANT CORP., CHASE BANK FOR "LIVE CHECK" AND OTHER SOLICITATIO The State of Tennessee today entered into two 15-state agreements totaling $14.5 million with Chase Bank and Trilegiant Corp. ... December 12, 2006

>> MCKENNA ANNOUNCES MULTI-STATE SETTLEMENT WITH CHASE BANK AND TRILEGIANT SEATTLE - Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced a $14.5 million settlement with Chase Bank and Trilegiant Corp. ... December 12, 2006

>> COX ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENTS WITH TRILEGIANT CORPORATION AND CHASE BANK LANSING - Attorney General Mike Cox today announced a $14.5 million, 16-state settlement with Trilegiant Corporation and Chase Bank ... December 12, 2006

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL CORBETT ANNOUNCES MULTI-STATE SETTLEMENTS TOTALING $14.5 MILLION WITH CHASE BANK AN HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced multi-state settlements totaling $14.5 million with Chase Bank USA, Chase Home Finance LLC and Trilegiant Corp. December 12, 2006

>> AG SUES, SETTLES OVER DECEPTIVE "FREE" OFFERS Attorney General Steve Rowe today announced a $14.5 million, 15 state settlement with Chase Bank, Chase Home Finance and Trilegiant Corp. December 12, 2006

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL ABBOTT RECOVERS $15.7 MILLION IN MEDICAID COSTS UNDER NATIONAL SETTLEMENT Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today announced Texas will receive more than $15.7 million under a national settlement with one of the nation�s largest pharmaceutical companies. December 7, 2006

>> CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES PASSES AUDIT Interim Attorney General Eugene A. Adams announced today that the Child Support Services Division (CSSD) passed federal data reliability and performance standards for 2005... December 7, 2006

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL ENTERS AGREEMENT WITH CHATTANOOGA GAS, MANUFACTURERS, FOR RATEPAYER SAVINGS Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper, Chattanooga Gas Company and the Chattanooga Manufacturers Association have reached an agreement ultimately saving ratepayers $2.3 million. December 7, 2006

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNOUNCES LAS VEGAS MAN SENTENCED IN CONNECTION WITH CUSTOM TRAILER SCAM Nevada Attorney General George Chanos announced today Vince Rimoldi, of Las Vegas, has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay $61,470.00 in restitution in connection with the advertising and sale of custom trailers. December 7, 2006

>> LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL RECEIVES AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE GAMBLING TREATMENT PROGRAM Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., was presented with The Government Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling today at the 2006 Faith-Based and Grassroots Community Breakfast. December 7, 2006

>> LAWSUIT FILED TO IMPLEMENT INSURANCE SETTLEMENT Honolulu Attorney General Mark Bennett today announced that Hawaii and ten other states initiated court proceedings to implement a settlement reached with one of the world�s largest insurers, Zurich American Insurance Co. � December 7, 2006

>> MEDICAID PROVIDER ARRESTED FOR ILLEGALLY BILLING ELDERLY, DISABLED SERVICES Attorney General Charlie Crist today announced that a Tallahassee Medicaid provider was arrested on charges of grand theft. � December 7, 2006

>> COX RINGS IN HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON WITH NEW CONSUMER ALERT Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox today issued a Consumer Alert providing helpful tips on how consumers may protect themselves when making purchases or returns this holiday season. � November 25, 2006

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL SEEKS CUSTOMER REFUNDS FROM INDIANAPOLIS WELL Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter filed a lawsuit today in Marion Superior Court seeking refunds from Anthony and Miliadee Hughes � November 25, 2006

>> ATTORNEY GENERAL ABBOTT OBTAINS PLEA, VERDICT AGAINST ACCOUNTANT, ATTORNEY IN MAJOR ESTATE THEFT Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott applauded a guilty verdict handed down today in a Nueces County criminal fraud case � November 25, 2006

>> CONSUMER PROTECTION CHARGES FILED AGAINST A CANADIAN SCAM ARTIST Attorney General Phill Kline announced today a case against a Canadian company and its owner accused of violating the Kansas Consumer Protection Act � November 25, 2006

>> DAIRY PROCESSOR DIVESTITURE OBTAINED IN SETTLEMENT WITH DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA A settlement has been reached that resolves antitrust concerns with the Dairy Farmers of America Inc. � November 7, 2006

>> COX SUES OWNERS AND MANAGERS OF SOUTHFIELD SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox today announced that he filed a lawsuit in Oakland County Circuit Court alleging that four Delaware-based companies doing business in Michigan violated the Landlord Tenant Act, commonly referred to as the Security Deposit Act, as well as the Truth in Renting Act, and the Consumer Protection Act. November 7, 2006

>> BFA DEFENDANTS SENTENCED TO PRISON Former Baptist Foundation of Arizona executives were given prison sentences today by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Kenneth Fields� November 7, 2006

>> RCA REJECTS GAS SUPPLY CONTRACT PROPOSED BY ENSTAR The Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) issued a decision rejecting the gas supply contract proposed by Enstar Natural Gas Co. with Marathon Oil Co. � November 7, 2006

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