OLYMPIA—Attorney General Bob Ferguson today informed the members of the Washington State Sunshine Committee he has restored the Open Government Assistant Attorney General to a full-time position. Ferguson will begin recruitment today.

OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Secretary of State Kim Wyman are teaming up to warn consumers about a troubling practice by some individuals who solicit donations near retail stores on behalf of charities.

The Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and the Office of Secretary of State’s (OSOS) Charities Program are aware of potentially illegal actions taken by these solicitors.

SEATTLE– In a 7-2 ruling today, the Washington State Supreme Court today sided with the state Department of Transportation in a dispute over whether or not the state’s Constitution and the department’s statute allowed highway lanes on the Interstate 90 floating bridge to be leased to Sound Transit to expand its light rail system.

1,500 Washington state victims will receive full restitution, between $1k-$20k
 
SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today the settlement of a major timeshare consumer protection case involving Jonathan and Christine Gibbs of Olympia.

Ferguson’s office thwarts efforts by tobacco companies to avoid paying millions in tobacco settlement

Veterans, Military Department leaders commend new emphasis

SEATTLE– Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced a new “Military and Veterans Legal Resource Guide” to help veterans, military personnel and their families understand their legal rights and protections.  

Roberts brings federal prosecuting experience, Melroy brings budgeting and financial expertise 

OLYMPIA – Former Whitcom 911 Employee Guild treasurer Emily Kirk of Pullman, Wash., today entered a guilty plea in Whitman County Superior Court after the Attorney General’s Office charged her with theft for stealing $13,910 from the guild. Kirk pled guilty to Theft in the First Degree and Forgery.

“Today we received confirmation Washington’s voter-approved marijuana law will be implemented.

More than 300,000 Washington state customers affected

SEATTLE—Today in King County Superior Court, the Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO) filed a lawsuit against DISH Network for alleged violations of the Consumer Protection Act that cost as many as 300,000 Washington customers more than a dollar a month for eight months. 

DISH’s actions also violate the terms of a 2009 agreement between the company and 46 states, including Washington, settling allegations of deceptive advertising.