Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T20:25:14.286-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:state-attorneys-general Paul Barrett pbarrett729 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9561348563191988814-248c3eb60ab540e1be3cd052aef49579 2009-10-15T16:55:54.366-04:00

Chicago-based hedge fund manager Citadel Investment Group has revealed earnings of $1 billion in 2008 from Tactical Trading, the fund's high-frequency trading unit. The figure was disclosed in a Chicago court case involving alleged violated...

Chicago-based hedge fund manager Citadel Investment Group has revealed earnings of $1 billion in 2008 from Tactical Trading, the fund's high-frequency trading unit. The figure was disclosed in a Chicago court case involving alleged violated... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Statisticsbased-HighFrequency-Emerges-as-HighProfit Todd Walker rwienke085 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:446849697972522235-19f8d064285a4ae8ac0ae9130b373a41 2008-10-06T16:54:04.070-04:00

Countrywide Financial has agreed to the largest program ever to modify home loans, as part of a settlement with officials in 11 states, just days after the federal government adopted a giant financial rescue package without any relief for distressed homeowners.

Countrywide Financial has agreed to the largest program ever to modify home loans, as part of a settlement with officials in 11 states, just days after the federal government adopted a giant financial rescue package without any relief for distressed homeowners. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/06/business/06countrywide.html?ref=business Paul Barrett pbarrett729 45 44 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15036462724965603293-d736025f1e4f0dd1850696e042e93b11 2009-08-17T12:39:55.121-04:00

Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) remains one of the few holdouts in the Auction-Rate Securities debacle. After companies like TD Ameritrade (AMTD) agreed to pay...

Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) remains one of the few holdouts in the Auction-Rate Securities debacle. After companies like TD Ameritrade (AMTD) agreed to pay... http://www.brokernewsblog.com/index.php/20090817174/Broker-News/News/ARS-Not-Our-Fault-Says-Schwab-Blame-The-Underwriters-SCHW-UBS-C-GS.html Dan Olson dolson229 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17364810925788992455-6054cd7f92aaa602a24d09bac765bbb9 2009-03-03T17:05:00.000-05:00

Inc., which was toppled under the weight of 25 separate investigations by state attorneys general.

Inc., which was toppled under the weight of 25 separate investigations by state attorneys general. http://www.cultnews.com/?p=2361 17 17 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15133104938404495769-e0bf81bf1a875454bf072c2f9d9414ed 2008-10-13T12:15:33.327-04:00

fraudulent loans. Escaping state enforcementGeorgia now has the sixth-highest rate of foreclosure in the country. Consumer advocates and state attorneys general contend the weakening of the state's law was a severe blow to efforts to curb careless

fraudulent loans. Escaping state enforcementGeorgia now has the sixth-highest rate of foreclosure in the country. Consumer advocates and state attorneys general contend the weakening of the state's law was a severe blow to efforts to curb careless http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1642055178&f=9791 25 24 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10508048156740460820-d6f95e842726b261029808b3e620ce62 2009-04-01T22:10:00.000-04:00

child pornography and traded it from his home computer. Marcus James Morgan, 30, caught the attention of the state Attorney General's CyberCrime Unit when it traced images of children between the ages of five and 13 to his computer during a routine

child pornography and traded it from his home computer. Marcus James Morgan, 30, caught the attention of the state Attorney General's CyberCrime Unit when it traced images of children between the ages of five and 13 to his computer during a routine http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1900584812&f=9791 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7627037486607986039-b3946edc09b31afcbcdefda74893d0e9 2009-05-28T10:06:15.898-04:00

Even before the inauguration, President Obama had put together a list of potential nominees for the Supreme Court. He and his staff thought they would have months in office before they would have to focus on it.

Even before the inauguration, President Obama had put together a list of potential nominees for the Supreme Court. He and his staff thought they would have months in office before they would have to focus on it. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104648062 Lauren Young lyoung404 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7516972968296632041-d43148878995d6332075ede0007bf8a0 2009-03-20T07:58:00.000-04:00

After a week of heat, the spotlight on American International Group hasn't dimmed yet. A coalition of state attorneys general will now investigate the $165 million in bonuses paid out to AIG's financial products unit. That announcement came a day after

After a week of heat, the spotlight on American International Group hasn't dimmed yet. A coalition of state attorneys general will now investigate the $165 million in bonuses paid out to AIG's financial products unit. That announcement came a day after http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1879561392&f=9791 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1406960326785623670-5bec95c6706916fee995bf1f2bafa88c 2008-12-20T05:04:00.000-05:00

and is about to issue subpoenas. The company, Tidewater Marketing Global Consultants, also is under fire from other state attorneys general, including those in Washington and Oregon. Other states, including Maryland, have been receiving complaints about

and is about to issue subpoenas. The company, Tidewater Marketing Global Consultants, also is under fire from other state attorneys general, including those in Washington and Oregon. Other states, including Maryland, have been receiving complaints about http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1740873628&f=9791 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10009990041873456490-522f1ed1fec89b412c5de91ad3a7bbd7 2009-04-09T05:55:00.000-04:00

of the extended-warranty industry, much of it based in suburban St. Louis, that was launched by about 40 state attorneys general. U.S. Fidelis President Darain Atkinson, reached on his cell phone, declined to comment for this story. The company, which

of the extended-warranty industry, much of it based in suburban St. Louis, that was launched by about 40 state attorneys general. U.S. Fidelis President Darain Atkinson, reached on his cell phone, declined to comment for this story. The company, which http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1913758938&f=9791 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11383203425281817784-12d9f29ce9fa2601ecc043153754c404 2008-11-18T09:43:37.399-05:00

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/business/economy-watch/timeline/ Paul Barrett pbarrett729 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8004331536968939222-2593aaf08718270085fb0e48c6b6032b 2009-05-26T22:01:09.240-04:00

A sure thing to be able to hold her own during public hearings, that is! Whether or not she becomes the next appointment to the Supreme Court is yet to be determined. In less than ten hours there are already over 28,000 blog posts discussing the...

A sure thing to be able to hold her own during public hearings, that is! Whether or not she becomes the next appointment to the Supreme Court is yet to be determined. In less than ten hours there are already over 28,000 blog posts discussing the... http://www.matteventoff.com/sonia-sotomayors-a-sure-thing.html Matt Eventoff meventoff130 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18174863707581399327-4ea46d7873cde5b9a05b289762231b19 2008-10-10T10:21:28.000-04:00

...an $8.6 billion settlement with 11 state attorneys general that will...

...an $8.6 billion settlement with 11 state attorneys general that will... http://amlawdaily.typepad.com/amlawdaily/2008/10/the-am-law-li-6.html 8 7 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8393198791272700536-48ebf6c9a68b373f41c12bfaa5f9aa81 2008-10-06T18:28:19.663-04:00

America's Countrywide Hangover Bank of America (nyse: BAC - news - people ) today announced a settlement with state attorneys general that could cost as much as $8.6 billion to modify loans in 11 states. The company will offer more affordable and

America's Countrywide Hangover Bank of America (nyse: BAC - news - people ) today announced a settlement with state attorneys general that could cost as much as $8.6 billion to modify loans in 11 states. The company will offer more affordable and http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1631579855&f=9791 8 7 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15613404835768487579-692cbc0f5d1c25fdce84096808eb118c 2009-03-25T07:38:00.000-04:00

the complaint and are unable to comment further at this time.' The discrepancy was discovered during New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's Ingenix investigation. Ingenix is a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, which settled a similar lawsuit

the complaint and are unable to comment further at this time.' The discrepancy was discovered during New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's Ingenix investigation. Ingenix is a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, which settled a similar lawsuit http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1887662740&f=9791 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3078307744155482461-3b01aec14e1b3babe108a39cb2023871 2009-04-28T04:17:00.000-04:00

Four Pennsylvania State University students are among seven people charged with being part of a million-dollar drug ring, state Attorney General Tom Corbett said yesterday. Student Paul Spara, 23, of Ruffs Dale, Pa., bought more than 400 pounds of

Four Pennsylvania State University students are among seven people charged with being part of a million-dollar drug ring, state Attorney General Tom Corbett said yesterday. Student Paul Spara, 23, of Ruffs Dale, Pa., bought more than 400 pounds of http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1947163507&f=9791 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:280136314004665641-f5b5b9ca5fe75872f0c1ae83d518213f 2008-11-04T17:17:58.831-05:00

Filed at 5:00 p.m. ET TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Lawsuits against Merck & Co. and partner Schering-Plough Corp. related to their marketing of cholesterol drug Vytorin are piling up, and the U.S. Department of Justice has begun investigating the...

Filed at 5:00 p.m. ET TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Lawsuits against Merck & Co. and partner Schering-Plough Corp. related to their marketing of cholesterol drug Vytorin are piling up, and the U.S. Department of Justice has begun investigating the... http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/business/AP-Merck-Lawsuits.html Paul Barrett pbarrett729 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16807074396532820984-3e01e4347c68a228f4e18341233800d9 2009-04-15T21:31:00.000-04:00

He has been working from home.' Noble, who appeared at the arraignment, referred all questions to Wolfe. The state Attorney General's Office filed felony charges against Noble on March 6. If convicted, Noble would face a standard sentence of 12 to 14

He has been working from home.' Noble, who appeared at the arraignment, referred all questions to Wolfe. The state Attorney General's Office filed felony charges against Noble on March 6. If convicted, Noble would face a standard sentence of 12 to 14 http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1925558427&f=9791 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13663520804956366329-c62bda3235e62904d8f8a0c4e1a3bf25 2008-10-07T10:46:00.000-04:00

...sue them in state court ... this line of reasoning—after all, if they win, then it will put an end to personal lawsuits against drug...

...sue them in state court ... this line of reasoning—after all, if they win, then it will put an end to personal lawsuits against drug... http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/consumerist/full/~3/413876534/big-pharma-goes-before-supreme-court-to-get-state-lawsuits-banned 6 5 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4487571176105273982-6685a050e2867f71ef7e6553dce588e7 2008-10-07T10:43:30.460-04:00

rate reductions and principal reductions on Pay Option adjustable-rate mortgages.The program was arranged with the assistance of different state attorneys general. A spokesman for Bank of America said Texas naturally is part of the plan because of the

rate reductions and principal reductions on Pay Option adjustable-rate mortgages.The program was arranged with the assistance of different state attorneys general. A spokesman for Bank of America said Texas naturally is part of the plan because of the http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1632763321&f=9791 6 5 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5558451028215399386-270b8994aff5d6794799301f72c7f1b7 2008-10-13T00:42:47.321-04:00

Safe Neighborhoods Act, recreates the failed criminal justice policies of the past. According to an analysis by the state attorney general, this proposal would make about 30 changes in criminal laws and would create entirely new crimes, some with the

Safe Neighborhoods Act, recreates the failed criminal justice policies of the past. According to an analysis by the state attorney general, this proposal would make about 30 changes in criminal laws and would create entirely new crimes, some with the http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1637556223&f=9791 5 4 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14231750935759796165-1f10950a75f7643d73975fa84ced5601 2008-10-11T16:22:39.487-04:00

the comptroller's office lacked the ability to enforce state consumer protection laws, yet repeatedly shielded national banks from state investigations, as it did with National City. Both federal agencies have imposed 'visitorial' bans, meaning state

the comptroller's office lacked the ability to enforce state consumer protection laws, yet repeatedly shielded national banks from state investigations, as it did with National City. Both federal agencies have imposed 'visitorial' bans, meaning state http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1639910729&f=9791 5 4 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4223409930793448263-c92c13238817ff34415a9cd0abe4349c 2008-10-10T03:24:00.000-04:00

Bank of America (BAC) agreed with the state attorneys general to offer astonishing concessions to 390,000 subprime and pay option arm borrowers that

Bank of America (BAC) agreed with the state attorneys general to offer astonishing concessions to 390,000 subprime and pay option arm borrowers that http://seekingalpha.com/article/99289-bofa-offers-worlds-worst-borrowers-astonishing-concessions?source=feed 5 4 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12962602212422936426-bb446f44b266666630053a0452036ec4 2008-10-07T03:10:00.000-04:00

...did expressly preempt the state. She said the ruling would be a setback for state attorneys general and consumers, alike. "The state AGs have...

...did expressly preempt the state. She said the ruling would be a setback for state attorneys general and consumers, alike. "The state AGs have... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LegalNewsLine/~3/413532333/216394-singer-consumer-protection-laws-shouldnt-be-preempted 5 4 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16882909957490606212-d76885d16629a8c0a6b4699b27ee0a79 2008-10-06T22:46:00.000-04:00

Brown (photo)  and the attorneys general of ten other states went to the real heart of the ... were saying about curbing “frivolous” lawsuits?

Brown (photo)  and the attorneys general of ten other states went to the real heart of the ... were saying about curbing “frivolous” lawsuits? http://dirtdiggersdigest.org/archives/215 5 4 1 0