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Gregoire Warns of Predatory Lending Practices

Olympia - Feb. 5, 2001 - In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week (Feb. 5 -10) Washington state Attorney General Christine Gregoire today warned consumers to beware of predatory lending practices that could threaten their credit ratings and, in some extreme cases, force them from their homes.

"These predatory loans come in all forms - from sub prime mortgage loans and payday advances to car title loans. What they have in common are exorbitant fees, outrageous interest rates and up front costs that take money from those who can least afford the terms," Gregoire said.

AG's Office Unveils $34 Million National Settlement with Shoe Manufacturer

Olympia - March 6, 2000- Attorney General Christine Gregoire and the attorneys general of 49 other states, Washington, D.C. and five territories have reached a $34 million settlement with New York shoe manufacturer Nine West Inc. over allegations of price-fixing.

The settlement, filed today in U. S. District Court in New York, immediately followed the filing of a lawsuit against Nine West in the same court. The settlement resolves the lawsuit, but allows the court to retain jurisdiction over the terms of the agreement. The court will have to approve the agreement.

Gregoire seeks review of Pledge of Allegiance case

Olympia - Washington Attorney General Christine Gregoire said today she will join other state attorneys general in urging the United States Supreme Court to review the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that ruled the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional.

Gregoire and 49 other attorneys general have joined the amicus curiae, or "friend of the court" brief, which asks the Supreme Court to review the 9th Circuit's decision in the case of Newdow v. United States of America and Elk Grove Unified School District.

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