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AG's Announce Advertising Agreement with Circuit City

OLYMPIA- - January 16, 1997 - Attorney General Christine Gregoire and 21 other states today announced an agreement with Circuit City requiring the Virginia-based company to use guidelines to protect consumers from misleading and deceptive "Zero Interest" advertisements.

"Many retailers use big bold headlines to advertise zero interest payments and don't ever list the terms and conditions that apply," said Attorney General Christine Gregoire. "That puts the consumer in an unfair and uninformed position and that's a clear violation of the Consumer Protection Act."

Attorney General and State Health Officer Warn of Possible Cipro Scams

OLYMPIA - Washington Attorney General Christine Gregoire and State Health Officer Dr. Maxine Hayes today warned consumers about Internet sites that are using the public’s fear of anthrax to sell antibiotics without a physician’s prescription.

"It is hard to believe but some online companies are attempting to use the anthrax attacks as an opportunity to make a fast buck," Gregoire said. "Consumers must be aware that their health and pocketbooks are at risk."

AG's Office Issues Opinion on Constitutionality of Prayer at Commencement Exercises

OLYMPIA, July 11, 1996, Based on a review of the U.S. Supreme Court and 9th Circuit decisions, the Attorney General's Office has told Shelton-area legislators that planned public prayer at high school commencement programs would violate the state constitution.  

State Senator Brad Owen and State Representatives Peggy Johnson and Tim Sheldon asked the AG's Office for the opinion because the Shelton School District was contemplating a change to its policy regarding religious -related activities.  

AG Sues Bellevue Travel Company

SEATTLE - February 8, 1999 - The Attorney General's Office today filed a lawsuit against Sunscapes Travel, a Bellevue company which advertised widely over the Internet and specialized in Hawaiian vacations, for failing to deliver more than $67,000 in travel services.

“This company left consumers holding the bag,” said Attorney General Christine Gregoire. “Without warning, refunds or apologies, this company closed down its web site and virtually disappeared.”

Gregoire Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Hear Assisted Suicide Cases

October 1, 1996 - OLYMPIA -- State Attorney General Christine Gregoire said today she is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear both Washington's and New York's assisted suicide cases in tandem.

"Assisted suicide is a watershed issue with national public policy implications," said Gregoire. "Understanding this, the Court appropriately decided to hear the full range of legal issues involved in both cases."

AG Reaches Agreement with Seattle hotels

OLYMPIA -- The Attorney General's Office today announced that the federal court in Seattle has approved a settlement with two major Seattle hotels that ends a three-year antitrust investigation relating to the operation and management by Starwood Hotels of the two large convention hotels in downtown Seattle. The settlement agreement includes requirements for insuring competitive bidding for large events.

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