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Ohio Joins Challenge of Sysco and US Foods Merger

FTC, States Cite Competition and Cost Concerns over Proposed Merger of Two Largest Food Distributors

2/19/2015

Attorney General DeWine Announces New Scholarship Trust Created from Proceeds of Charitable Fraud Case

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that a new scholarship trust has been established for graduating student athletes of Mansfield Senior High School using proceeds from the Mansfield Tyger All-Sports Booster Club charitable fraud case.

2/18/2015

Statement from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement regarding the death of former Columbus Mayor Dana G. “Buck” Rinehart:

2/18/2015

Attorney General DeWine Requests Rebates from Naloxone Manufacturer

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today he is requesting that Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a manufacturer of naloxone, provide rebates to consumers such as police departments and other agencies that distribute the drug in Ohio after the company dramatically increased its prices.

2/17/2015

Attorney General DeWine Warns Consumers of the Top Three Signs of a Romance Scam

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to look for signs that an online relationship is actually a scam.

2/13/2015

Attorney General DeWine Files Suit Against New York Debt Collector Accused of Harassing Ohio Consumers

Ohio Attorney General DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Buffalo, New York, debt collector accused of impersonating Ohio government agencies and threatening consumers with arrest while attempting to collect debts.

2/11/2015

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Consumer Restitution from Mobile Home Mover

Ohio Attorney General DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Somerset man accused of failing to deliver promised mobile-home moving services to Ohio consumers.

2/11/2015

Home Improvement Contractor Accused of Failing to Deliver Promised Services

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a northwest Ohio home improvement contractor accused of failing to deliver promised services and performing shoddy work.

2/10/2015

Attorney General DeWine Announces Ohio, Other Pension Funds Will Seek Lead Plaintiff Status in Petrobras Securities Fraud Suit

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that he has filed a motion for the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System to join other pension funds in leading a class of investors in a lawsuit against a Brazilian company for violations of federal securities laws. The litigation against PetrĂ³leo Brasileiro SA (“Petrobras”), a semi-public oil and gas company run by the Brazilian government, alleges widespread bribery and corruption on which the company’s business has revolved for over a decade.  

2/9/2015

Attorney General DeWine Reaches $105,000 Settlement with Massachusetts Telemarketer over Charity Calls

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a settlement with a Massachusetts-based business that allegedly solicited Ohioans for charitable donations while misleading consumers into thinking the calls were coming from a charity, versus a business.
 

2/9/2015
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