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Attorney General DeWine Honors 690 Missing Ohio Children

5/24/2013

One day before National Missing Children's Day, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine reminded Ohioans about the hundreds of children who remain missing in the state. 

Attorney General DeWine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Warn of Mystery Shopper Scam

5/23/2013

Scammers are using counterfeit checks that appear to be from The Ohio State University Medical Center, according to Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The checks are part of a mystery shopper scam, in which consumers receive a letter stating that they have been selected as a “customer service evaluator” and must evaluate their local money transfer service by wiring hundreds of dollars.

Attorney General DeWine Announces Agreement with Penguin Group to Resolve E-Book Price-Fixing Allegations

5/22/2013

Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the resolution of a multistate antitrust lawsuit against a major U.S. book publisher for price-fixing and collusion in the electronic book (e-book) market. DeWine and 32 other attorneys general have reached an agreement with Penguin Group (USA) Inc. to settle allegations that Penguin colluded with other major publishers and Apple Inc. to manipulate prices in the e-book market. 

Wanted Sex Offender: James Lee Smith

5/22/2013

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the public's help locating a sexually oriented offender with a felony warrant out for his arrest.

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Consumer Restitution from Stark County Pole Building Business

5/22/2013

Attorney General Mike DeWine today filed a lawsuit charging Durabilt Inc., Allwood Structures Inc., and the businesses’ owner Timothy Swallen with multiple violations of Ohio’s consumer laws. In the lawsuit, the Attorney General seeks consumer restitution, permanent injunctive relief, and civil penalties.

Attorney General DeWine Requests Removal of Urban Outfitters "Prescription Line"

5/22/2013

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine requested today that the Urban Outfitters retail chain cease sales of its "Prescription Line" of glasses, coasters, mugs, and drink holders.

Attorney General DeWine Statement on Passage of Internet Cafe Legislation

5/22/2013

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement after the passage of House Bill 7 and Senate Bill 115, which would effectively ban sweepstakes establishments in Ohio and strengthen the current moratorium on new establishments:


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