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Statement from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Governor Kasich Signing House Bill 93 into Law

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement on the signing of House Bill 93 by Governor John Kasich.

5/20/2011

Statement from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Anheuser-Busch Announcement to Lower Alcohol Content in Tilt

(Columbus, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today issued the following statement on Anheuser-Busch's announcement that the company will lower the alcohol content in its malt beverage Tilt.

5/26/2011

State of Ohio Reaches Settlements with CSX Transportation and Arcadis for Violating Ohio’s Water Pollution Control Laws

In proposed consent orders with Ohio EPA and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, CSX Transportation Inc. (CSXT) of Jacksonville, Florida, will pay a civil penalty of $200,000, and Arcadis U.S. Inc. of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, will pay a civil penalty of $60,000 for causing water pollution and a public nuisance in Ohio. CSXT also will pay an additional $150,000 to be placed in Ohio’s Surface Water Improvement Fund. 

5/17/2011

Ohio Part of Agreement with UBS to Recoup Overpayments for Bond Products

(Columbus, OH) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that eligible Ohio agencies, municipalities and others will be able to seek recovery of funds for overpayments for bond products in a joint settlement with several states and UBS. The overall $90.8 million settlement stems from investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, Internal Revenue Service, and states.

5/4/2011

Attorney General Mike DeWine Warns Consumers to Avoid “Skimming” Scams

(Columbus, OH) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned today of scams that target consumer’s personal information known as “skimming” scams.

5/11/2011

Attorney General Mike DeWine Issues Statement on Osama bin Laden

DeWine thanks those who have worked over many years to achieve justice.

5/2/2011

Attorney General DeWine’s Office Marks National Missing Children’s Day

(COLUMBUS) — A balloon launch marking the 781 children currently missing in Ohio will be among the events at a ceremony recognizing the 28th annual National Missing Children’s Day  Wednesday, May 25.

5/24/2011

Attorney General DeWine Warns Consumers to Watch for Mother's Day Scams

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warns consumers to beware of potential online scams seeking to take advantage of Mother's Day.

5/6/2011

Attorney General DeWine Takes Action Against Shoddy Home Improvement Businesses

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced lawsuits against two Ohio home improvement businesses, a Springfield based tree-cutting business and a Cleveland-area home repair company, for multiple violations of Ohio consumer law.

5/13/2011

Attorney General DeWine Sues Cleveland Auto Dealer for Unfair Business Practices

(CLEVELAND) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Cleveland-based auto dealer Express Cars, Ltd., and Express Muffler and Brake, and its owner for multiple violations of Ohio consumer protection law.

5/31/2011
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