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State of Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha ,

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Attorney General Neronha announces $1.35 million settlement with parking management company UPP Global

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced a $1.35 million settlement with parking management company UPP Global, LLC, resolving Rhode Island’s consumer protection claims against the company for unfair and deceptive trade practices. The Office alleged that UPP Global knowingly hid the real price of parking, charged consumers hidden fees, and falsely threatened consumer’s license, registration, and credit by issuing parking tickets resembling official government communications. ...

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Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure final victory as Court dismisses Trump Administration’s appeal in wind energy permitting case

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today announced the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit’s dismissal of the Trump Administration’s appeal of the states’ victory in their lawsuit challenging the federal government’s unlawful order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects.  ...

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