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Attorney General DeWine Announces Settlement in BNY Mellon Foreign Currency Exchange Lawsuit

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the $335 million settlement, subject to court approval, of a class-action lawsuit against The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) over claims that it unlawfully overcharged pension funds and other banking customers for foreign currency exchange (“FX”) trades.  Combined with settlements with other regulatory and government agencies, the total gross compensation to BNYM’s customers will be $504 million.  BNYM has agreed to pay an additional $210 million in penalties to the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and other government agencies.

3/19/2015

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Reimbursement from Dealership Accused of Failing to Deliver Titles

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against a Clinton County used car dealership accused of failing to deliver motor vehicle titles as required by law.

3/18/2015

As Sunshine Week Begins, Attorney General DeWine Releases 2015 ‘Yellow Book’

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released the 2015 edition of Ohio Sunshine Laws: An Open Government Resource Manual. The release of the manual, commonly referred to as the “Yellow Book,” coincides with the beginning of Sunshine Week.

3/16/2015

Attorney General DeWine Announces $150,000 Grant for Lucas County Drug Abuse Response Team

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that he is awarding the Lucas County Sheriff's Office with a $150,000 grant to expand its Drug Abuse Response Team (D.A.R.T.).  

3/16/2015

Attorney General DeWine Warns Consumers About 513-Area Code Phone Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that consumers in Ohio and throughout the nation are reporting scam calls that appear to come from a 513 (Cincinnati) area code phone number and attempt to obtain consumers’ credit or debit card numbers.

3/13/2015

Marijuana Legalization Amendment Certified

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified the petition for the proposed Marijuana Legalization Amendment to the Ohio Constitution.

3/13/2015

Three Individuals Indicted for Running Illegal Gambling Houses

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Defiance County Prosecutor Morris J. Murray today announced that a Defiance County Grand Jury has indicted three individuals from Oregon, Ohio, on charges of running illegal gambling houses and gaming law violations.

3/9/2015

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Consumer Restitution from Remodeler Accused of Failing to Deliver Services

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Columbus home improvement contractor accused of taking consumers’ money but failing to deliver promised goods and services.

3/9/2015

Attorney General DeWine Announces Winners of High School Consumer Video Contest

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the winners of the 2014 Take Action Video Contest, which encouraged Ohio high school students to submit a 60-second video about consumer protection.

3/6/2015

Attorney General DeWine Releases March Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiative Update

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a status update on the progress of DNA testing being conducted as part of the Ohio Attorney General's Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Testing Initiative.

3/5/2015
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