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New York AG Secures $45 Million Settlement with Nursing Homes

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New York AG Letitia James entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance (“AOD”) with the owners, operators, management company, landlords, and associated entities of four nursing homes managed by Centers for Care LLC, d/b/a...more

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Minnesota Attorney General shuts down debt settlement companies

On October 18, the Minnesota Attorney General (AG) secured an Assurance of Discontinuance (AOD) between the State of Minnesota and two debt settlement companies (the respondents) regarding allegations that the companies...more

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Connecticut and Minnesota AGs Latest to Shine Light on Allegedly Deceptive Practices in the Solar Industry

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innesota AG Keith Ellison has settled investigations into multiple solar installers and advertisers for allegedly violating state consumer protection laws. The Assurances of Discontinuance (AODs) reached with Sun Badger Solar...more

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The State AG Report – 4.25.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Republican and Democratic AGs Square Up for Emissions...more

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New York AG to Bank: Freeze! No More Restraining Protected Consumer Funds

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New York AG Letitia James entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with national bank Pathward, N.A., f/k/a MetaBank, to resolve an investigation into Pathward’s handling of customer accounts and settle claims that the...more

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Lender Settles Dispute with Colorado over Membership Fees to Access Loan Products

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On November 13, 2023, a nonbank lender and the Colorado Administrator of the Uniform Consumer Credit Code (Administrator) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance to settle allegations that the lender charged membership...more

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Colorado Bill Introduced to Opt Out of Federal Interest Rate Preemption

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On March 27, Colorado legislators introduced a bill (H.B. 1229) to opt out of federal banking laws that permit federally insured state chartered banks and credit unions to charge Colorado residents the “interest” permitted...more

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Real estate brokerage firm settles claims of discriminatory practices

On March 15, the New York attorney general announced a settlement with a real estate brokerage firm to resolve claims that it allegedly discriminated against Black, Hispanic, and other homebuyers of color on Long Island. ...more

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Iowa Targets Out-of-State Bank Partner for Usury, Shedding Light on State’s Interpretation of DIDMCA Opt-Out

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In December, the State of Iowa and the Iowa Division of Banking entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance (“AOD”) with Transportation Alliance Bank, Inc. (the “Bank”) settling claims that the Bank charged usurious rates of...more

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Massachusetts reaches settlement in unfair debt collection and mortgage servicing matter

On December 22, the Massachusetts attorney general announced a settlement with a South Carolina mortgage servicer to resolve claims that it allegedly failed to assist homeowners avoid foreclosure and engaged in unfair debt...more

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AG James Inks Deal with Home Healthcare Company to Cease No-Poach Agreements

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New York AG Letitia James announced an agreement with Marks Homecare Agency Inc. and one of the company’s agents (together, “Marks Homecare”) regarding an allegedly anticompetitive agreement with a competitor in the homecare...more

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AG James Settles With Cookware Company Over Return Policies

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New York AG Letitia James settled with cookware company Hy Cite Enterprises, LLC—which owns the brands Royal Prestige and Kitchen Charm—to resolve allegations that Hy Cite’s door-to-door sales practices violated the state’s...more

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AG James Recovers $1.9 Million in Fines From Online Retailer For Security Breach

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New York AG Letitia James secured a $1.9 million settlement with online fashion retailer Zoetop Business Company, Ltd. – which owns and operates popular e-commerce brands SHEIN and ROMWE – and SHEIN Distribution Corporation...more

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Washington AG Ferguson Fines Towing Company For Selling Service Members’ Vehicles

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Washington AG Bob Ferguson reached a settlement with automobile towing company Chuck’s Towing and Recovery to resolve allegations that the company violated the Washington Consumer Protection Act and the federal...more

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AG Healey Recovers Over $900,000 from Auto Title Lender

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Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with automobile title lender NH Title Group, Inc. to resolve allegations that it engaged in illegal auto lending practices in violation of Massachusetts consumer protection...more

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AG James Recovers $400,000 From Wegmans Over Alleged Data Security Lapses

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New York AG Letitia James reached a $400,000 settlement with grocery store chain Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. to resolve allegations that the personal information of more than three million consumers nationwide was exposed,...more

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AG James Takes a Bite Out of Pizzeria Chain Over Wage Issues

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New York AG Letitia James reached a settlement with corporate entities for three New York City-based Gotham Pizza restaurants and their owner Michael Shamailov to resolve allegations that Gotham Pizza failed to pay its...more

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Ruff Day for Dog Leasing Company in Massachusetts Settlement

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Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with California-based Monterey Financial Services, LLC to resolve allegations that the company illegally purchased and serviced leases for dogs to Massachusetts customers in...more

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New York Attorney General Secures $2.6 Million from Fareportal for Deceptive Marketing Tactics

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Last week, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that online travel agency Fareportal Inc., which operates several travel-related websites and mobile platforms, including CheapOair.com and OneTravel.com, will pay...more

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Colorado Attorney General enters into settlements with credit unions requiring refunds of GAP fees

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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser recently announced that three Colorado-chartered credit unions had entered into Assurances of Discontinuance (AODs) with the Colorado Administrator of the Uniform Consumer Credit Code...more

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Debt Collector Permanently Banned for Engaging in Illegal Collection Practices and Debt Brokerage

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New York AG Letitia James reached a settlement with debt collector Andrew Fanelli and his companies (collectively “Fanelli”) to resolve allegations that Fanelli ran an illegal debt collection scheme in violation of the...more

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Taking Care of the Caretakers: New York AG Recovers Millions in Wages for Home Care Aides

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New York AG Letitia James reached a settlement with home care health agencies Intergen Health, LLC and Amazing Home Care Services, LLC (collectively “Agencies”) to resolve allegations that they failed to pay appropriate wages...more

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Supermarket Chains Agree to Divest Stores Over Antitrust Concerns

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New York AG Letitia James reached a settlement with The Golub Corporation (“Golub”), owner of the Price Chopper Supermarkets, Market 32, and Market Bistro chains; Tops Market Corporation (“Tops”), owner of Tops Friendly...more

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New York Attorney General Ramps Up Securities Enforcement Of Cryptocurrency Companies

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New York AG Letitia James reached a settlement with Chinese-language news and social media company GTV Media Group and its parent company Saraca Media Group, Inc. (collectively, “GTV”) to resolve allegations that GTV sold...more

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Subprime Auto Lender Settles Allegations Of Unfair and Deceptive Practices For $27.2 Million

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Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with national subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (“CAC”) to resolve allegations that CAC engaged in unfair and deceptive practices in originating, collecting,...more

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