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  Category: Department of Justice


Delaware Attorney General’s Office announces $5 million settlement with DISH Network

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s Office announced that it has reached an agreement with the DISH Network, L.L.C. (“DISH Network”) following a 39-state investigation triggered by consumer complaints. The states alleged that the satellite TV provider and its third-party retailers engaged in deceptive and unfair sales practices. Delaware’s Consumer Protection Fund will receive $125,000 to aid […]




Delaware announces agreement with pharmaceutical firms concerning delayed disclosure

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s office announced a settlement with Merck & Co. Inc, Shering-Plough Corporation, and joint venture company MSP Singapore Company, LLC that resolves a multi-state investigation into the companies’ lengthy delay releasing negative results from a clinical trial involving the cholesterol lowering drug Vytorin®. As a result of the investigation, the companies will […]




Attorney General’s office to host internet safety presentations this summer

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 14, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s Office announced its Summer internet safety presentation schedule to help educate kids about ways to protect themselves online. “During summer months kids can be at an increased risk of becoming the victim of a predator because of the increase of time available to be online,” stated Patricia Dailey Lewis, Director of […]




New law enhances legal penalties for defendants who violate pre-trial restrictions

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s office announced that defendants being detained prior to trial are now subject to the same legal penalties for violating no contact orders and other pre-trial conditions as those who are released on bail pending trial. This loophole in State law was closed through legislation drafted by the Delaware Department of Justice […]




June housing workshops serve more than 200 Delawareans; State agencies to sponsor additional

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Today the Attorney General’s Mortgage Fraud Task Force, Office of the State Bank Commissioner, and Delaware State Housing Authority announced that statewide housing workshops offered last month connected more than 200 homeowners with on-site mortgage counseling and government services. They also announced additional housing workshops in July and beyond. At last month’s workshops, held June […]







  Category: Department of Justice

Delaware Attorney General’s Office announces $5 million settlement with DISH Network

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s Office announced that it has reached an agreement with the DISH Network, L.L.C. (“DISH Network”) following a 39-state investigation triggered by consumer complaints. The states alleged that the satellite TV provider and its third-party retailers engaged in deceptive and unfair sales practices. Delaware’s Consumer Protection Fund will receive $125,000 to aid […]




Delaware announces agreement with pharmaceutical firms concerning delayed disclosure

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s office announced a settlement with Merck & Co. Inc, Shering-Plough Corporation, and joint venture company MSP Singapore Company, LLC that resolves a multi-state investigation into the companies’ lengthy delay releasing negative results from a clinical trial involving the cholesterol lowering drug Vytorin®. As a result of the investigation, the companies will […]




Attorney General’s office to host internet safety presentations this summer

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 14, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s Office announced its Summer internet safety presentation schedule to help educate kids about ways to protect themselves online. “During summer months kids can be at an increased risk of becoming the victim of a predator because of the increase of time available to be online,” stated Patricia Dailey Lewis, Director of […]




New law enhances legal penalties for defendants who violate pre-trial restrictions

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s office announced that defendants being detained prior to trial are now subject to the same legal penalties for violating no contact orders and other pre-trial conditions as those who are released on bail pending trial. This loophole in State law was closed through legislation drafted by the Delaware Department of Justice […]




June housing workshops serve more than 200 Delawareans; State agencies to sponsor additional

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Today the Attorney General’s Mortgage Fraud Task Force, Office of the State Bank Commissioner, and Delaware State Housing Authority announced that statewide housing workshops offered last month connected more than 200 homeowners with on-site mortgage counseling and government services. They also announced additional housing workshops in July and beyond. At last month’s workshops, held June […]