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_DAGAZette
Volume IV, Issue 10 March 18, 2011_

_Upcoming Events_

Registration Now Open!
2011 DAGA Spring Policy Conference
_May 12-13, 2011_
_Ritz Carlton, New Orleans_
_921 Canal Street_
_New Orleans, LA_

DAGA hits the Big Easy for the 2011 DAGA Spring Policy Conference on May
12-13, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton on Canal Street in New Orleans! We
anticipate a great turn-out for this event as we gather in this historic
city for 2 days of great discussion and world famous dining. We hope you
will mark join us for this festive event! [2]Click here to register!
Links:
2. http://www.democraticags.org/events.php

Sponsorships are available for the Spring Policy Conference and are a
wonderful opportunity to show your support. DAGA offers a variety of
sponsorships to meet your needs and your budget. Please contact Lauren
Bergmann at [3]Lauren@democraticags.org or 202.546.0474 for more information
about sponsorship.
Links:
3. mailto:Lauren@democraticags.org

You should plan to arrive in New Orleans by lunchtime Thursday, May 12 and
remain through lunch Friday, May 13 to participate in all portions of the
conference. An agenda with additional details will be released in the coming
weeks.

You can reserve your room at the Ritz-Carlton by [4]clicking here with Group
Code BLFBLFA or by calling 1.800.826.8987 and asking for the Democratic
Attorneys General Association room block. DAGA has secured a room rate of
$219 per night + tax and applicable fees for Wednesday, May 11 on a limited
basis and Thursday, May 12 only. Please note that the Ritz-Carlton cannot
offer that rate after our program has concluded due to a number of city-wide
events that weekend. Rooms are limited and we cannot guarantee the rate or
availability if the room block sells out. _The room block will close on
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 and DAGA cannot guarantee rate or room availability
after that date. _The Ritz Carlton requires a deposit for your first
night’s stay and a credit card number when you reserve your room; as always,
you are responsible making your reservation and for hotel costs. In the
event you need to cancel, we will do our best to resell your room, but if we
cannot, and you cancel any later than 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival,
you will be responsible for the hotel’s cancellation fee of one night’s
charge plus tax. Please contact Andrea Mietus at
[5]andrea@democraticags.org or 301.309.1908 if you need assistance with
accommodations.
Links:
4. https://reservations.ritzcarlton.com/ritz/reservation/availability.mi?propertyCode=MSYRZ&groupCode=BLFBLFA
5. mailto:andrea@democraticags.org

Please don’t hesitate to contact Jenifer Freeman Fuller at 303.831.0100 with
any questions.

We hope to see you in New Orleans!


_In the News_

_[6]NH loggers face $100k wetlands penalty_
Boston Globe - March 18, 2011
CONCORD, N.H.—The New Hampshire Attorney General's office says three loggers
are facing penalties of up to $100,000 for allowing wetlands and streams in
Webster and Groton to fill with mud during logging operations.
Links:
6. http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/03/18/nh_loggers_face_100k_wetlands_penalty

[7]Tom Horne at center of protest by La Raza studies supporters
KVOA - March 18, 2011
AG Horne claims La Raza studies supporters are "thugs"PreviousNextAG Horne
claims La Raza studies supporters are "thugs"PHOENIX - Arizona Attorney
General Tom Horne is at the center of another La Raza studies protest.
Links:
7. http://www.kvoa.com/news/tom-horne-at-center-of-protest-by-la-raza-studies-supporters

[8]Jepsen Warns Against Unlicensed Debt Negotiators
California Company Offers To Help Modify Delinquent Mortgages
Hartford Courant - March 17, 2011
The state attorney general warned consumers Thursday about a California
company that's offering to help modify delinquent mortgages but isn't
licensed to perform those services in Connecticut.
Links:
8. http://articles.courant.com/2011-03-17/business/hc-jepsen-debt-negotiator-0318-20110317_1_mortgage-modification-loan-modification-delinquent-mortgages

[9]Kentucky’s Attorney General warns about Japan disaster relief scams
The Examiner - March 18th, 2011
As Kentuckians open their hearts and pocketbooks to support disaster relief
efforts in Japan, Attorney General Jack Conway cautions consumers that
scammers may try to prey on their generosity. Fraudulent charitable
solicitations can come through emails, social networking sites or even
direct calls. General Conway asks that consumers choose carefully when
considering urgent appeals for aid.
Links:
9. http://www.examiner.com/public-policy-in-louisville/kentucky-s-attorney-general-warns-about-japan-disaster-relief-scams

[10]Montana GOP lawmakers say they'll order state's attorney general to join
health care lawsuit
CanadianBusiness.com – AP - March 18th, 2011
As Kentuckians open their hearts and pocketbooks to support disaster relief
efforts in Japan, Attorney General Jack Conway cautions consumers that
scammers may try to prey on their generosity. Fraudulent charitable
solicitations can come through emails, social networking sites or even
direct calls. General Conway asks that consumers choose carefully when
considering urgent appeals for aid.
Links:
10. http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/market_news/article.jsp?content=D9M0BBL00

[11]10 arrested in prescription drug racket
WIBV - By Eli George – March 15, 2011
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - The state Attorney General says he has broken up a
prescription drug and cocaine distribution ring operating in Buffalo.
Links:
11. http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/crime/10-arrested-in-prescription-drug-racket

[12]Portland lawyer Fred Granum leads AG biz-reform project
Portland Business Journal - March 14, 2011
Portland lawyer Fred Granum is joining the Oregon Department of Justice to
recommend legal and regulatory reforms aimed at improving the state’s
business climate.
Links:
12. http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2011/03/14/portland-lawyer-fred-granum-joins-ags.html


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