CNMI Office of the Attorney General and Northern Marianas College work together to comply with Federal Student Aid requirements for online students Attorney General Edward Manibusan and Consumer Counsel Michele Harris recently met with Northern Marianas College (NMC) officials to discuss measures for students possibly affected by new federal regulations. […]
Continue readingPrice freeze still in effect for the CNMI
Price freeze still in effect for the CNMI As Typhoon Hagibis approaches the CNMI, the Office of the Attorney General reminds all retailers that the Declaration of Price Freeze signed by Governor Ralph DLG. Torres on October 27, 2018 remains in effect. Governor Ralph DLG. Torres issued a Renewal of […]
Continue readingPublic Safety Information – Product Recalls (SEPT.2019)
Public Safety Information Product Recalls for September 2019 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued the following product recalls: ➢ WHIRLPOOL GLASS COOKTOPS WITH TOUCH CONTROLS Hazard: The recalled cooktop surface elements can turn on by themselves, posing burn and fire hazards. Whirlpool Corporation has received 133 reports of […]
Continue readingOfficer pleads guilty to theft
Officer pleads guilty to theft On Monday September 9, 2019, following a plea recommendation from Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Glass, the Court found Department of Public Safety Police Officer Koji Maurice Taisacan guilty and ordered him to serve seven days in the Department of Corrections and pay a fine of […]
Continue readingAG Manibusan joins bipartisan coalition seeking congressional support for autism services
Attorney General Manibusan joins bipartisan coalition seeking congressional support for autism services Attorney General Edward Manibusan today announced that he has joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general calling upon Congress to authorize the Autism CARES Act of 2019. This legislation provides ongoing federal support for research into autism […]
Continue readingPublic Safety Information – Product Recalls
Public Safety Information – Product Recalls The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued the following product recalls: ➢ CONTIGO Kids Cleanable Water Bottles Hazard: The water bottle’s clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. Contigo has received 149 reports of the spout detaching including 18 […]
Continue readingYeti Buyers Beware
Yeti Buyers Beware We have reason to believe that several shipments of counterfeit YETI products have been introduced into our local stream of commerce. Please pay close attention to the products you are purchasing and make sure that you are only purchasing name brand items from a trusted source. Check […]
Continue readingStudent Loan Discharges for Totally and Permanently Disabled Veterans
Student Loan Discharges for Totally and Permanently Disabled Veterans CNMI Attorney General Edward Manibusan joins 51 Attorneys General of the 56 states and territories in a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos supporting the student loan discharge of veterans who are totally and permanently disabled. “As the Attorneys General […]
Continue readingOAG welcomes two new AAG’s
The Office of the Attorney General welcomes two new Assistant Attorneys General The Office of the Attorney General is pleased to announce the addition of two new assistant attorneys general, Deanna M. Ogo and Benjamin K. Petersburg. Deanna and Benjamin join the litigation team of the civil division. “On behalf […]
Continue readingCNMI Attorney General supports funding for Legal Services Corporation
CNMI Attorney General supports funding for Legal Services Corporation In a joint effort organized by the Attorneys General of the 56 states and territories, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) recently submitted a letter to U.S. Congress and Senate and urged funding for the Legal Services Corporation. “As state […]
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