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Connecticut Continues Streak of Solar Settlements

Connecticut AG William Tong has reached a settlement with Vision Solar, LLC to resolve allegations that the company violated the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act through its marketing, sales, permitting, and installation practices related to residential solar panel systems. In the settlement, Vision Solar is alleged to have unfairly and deceptively engaged in high-pressure sales…

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California Sues Exxon for Allegedly Fueling Plastics Pollution Crisis

California AG Rob Bonta sued global energy giant ExxonMobil Corporation for allegedly deceiving the public about the recyclability of plastic products and creating a global plastics pollution crisis in violation of state nuisance, natural resources, water pollution, false advertisement, and unfair competition laws.

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Ohio and Kansas AGs Seek Stay of EPA Air Quality Rule by the Supreme Court

Ohio AG Dave Yost and Kansas AG Kris Kobach have completed briefing on their emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the EPA’s “Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter” final rule while it is pending review before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

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Connecticut and Minnesota AGs Latest to Shine Light on Allegedly Deceptive Practices in the Solar Industry

Connecticut AG William Tong has sued multiple solar panel sales and installation companies over alleged consumer protection violations, while Minnesota AG Keith Ellison has settled investigations into several solar installers and advertisers over similar allegations.

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Gasoline Trading Firms to Pay $50 Million to Settle California Market Manipulation Claims

California AG Rob Bonta secured a $50 million settlement with two gasoline trading firms—Vitol Inc., and SK Energy Americas, Inc. and a related entity (collectively, “SK”)—to resolve allegations that the companies violated state competition laws by manipulating the market for gasoline after a refinery explosion.

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