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  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases


Biden Settles Consumer Fraud Charges with Ryan Homes

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, April 1, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that his office has settled its civil consumer fraud charges against NVR, Inc., which does business under the name “Ryan Homes.” Ryan Homes built several sections of homes in the Odessa National development, in Townsend, Delaware. The complaint alleged misrepresentation in the sales of homes to 39 different buyers. […]




REP. LONGHURST, AG BIDEN INTRODUCE BILL TO

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Taking steps to protect Delaware’s most vulnerable residents and add protections for seniors, House Majority Whip Rep. Valerie J. Longhurst and Attorney General Beau Biden unveiled legislation on Tuesday that would create enhanced penalties for those who commit crimes against a vulnerable or infirm adult. House Bill 348 would increase the penalties for more than […]




Biden secures closure of Harrington nuisance property

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010

For the residents of Harrington, 1 New Street has been the site of constant drug andweapons activity over a period of several years. During the past three years, the Harrington Police Department has received at least 58 complaints of illegal activity occurring on the site, including numerous reports of illegal drug transactions in an open […]




LAWMAKERS, ATTORNEY GENERAL, GOVERNOR PUSH

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010

  Markell showing their support, Rep. Michael A. Barbieri and other lawmakers unveiled legislation that would strengthen protection from abuse orders (PFAs) by extending PFA “no contact” provisions and setting circumstances under which these provisions can be extended for life. House Bill 336 would allow the Family Court to extend the “no contact” provisions of […]




Delaware’s consumers to benefit from legislation approved by House committee

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Legislation that won approval Wednesday from a House committee will increase     protections for consumers, Attorney General Beau Biden said. House Bill 247, sponsored by Representative Helene Keeley and Senator David McBride, would give the Department’s Consumer Protection Unit more power to stand up for consumers. Specifically, the Director of Consumer Protection would be […]







  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases

Biden Settles Consumer Fraud Charges with Ryan Homes

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, April 1, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that his office has settled its civil consumer fraud charges against NVR, Inc., which does business under the name “Ryan Homes.” Ryan Homes built several sections of homes in the Odessa National development, in Townsend, Delaware. The complaint alleged misrepresentation in the sales of homes to 39 different buyers. […]




REP. LONGHURST, AG BIDEN INTRODUCE BILL TO

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Taking steps to protect Delaware’s most vulnerable residents and add protections for seniors, House Majority Whip Rep. Valerie J. Longhurst and Attorney General Beau Biden unveiled legislation on Tuesday that would create enhanced penalties for those who commit crimes against a vulnerable or infirm adult. House Bill 348 would increase the penalties for more than […]




Biden secures closure of Harrington nuisance property

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010

For the residents of Harrington, 1 New Street has been the site of constant drug andweapons activity over a period of several years. During the past three years, the Harrington Police Department has received at least 58 complaints of illegal activity occurring on the site, including numerous reports of illegal drug transactions in an open […]




LAWMAKERS, ATTORNEY GENERAL, GOVERNOR PUSH

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010

  Markell showing their support, Rep. Michael A. Barbieri and other lawmakers unveiled legislation that would strengthen protection from abuse orders (PFAs) by extending PFA “no contact” provisions and setting circumstances under which these provisions can be extended for life. House Bill 336 would allow the Family Court to extend the “no contact” provisions of […]




Delaware’s consumers to benefit from legislation approved by House committee

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Legislation that won approval Wednesday from a House committee will increase     protections for consumers, Attorney General Beau Biden said. House Bill 247, sponsored by Representative Helene Keeley and Senator David McBride, would give the Department’s Consumer Protection Unit more power to stand up for consumers. Specifically, the Director of Consumer Protection would be […]