Argosy University closure On March 8, 2019, Argosy University announced the closure of many stateside campuses and its online program, effective immediately. This news came after the discovery that the university used $13 million of student loan money from the US Department of Education to cover payroll and other expenses. […]
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Jose Mafnas Jr. joins the Office of the Attorney General
Jose Mafnas Jr. joins the Office of the Attorney General The Office of the Attorney General announces and welcomes Jose P. Mafnas Jr., Esq. as assistant attorney general. He joins the litigation team of the civil division. “I am happy to have Jose Mafnas Jr. join as member of the […]
Continue reading35th Annual AG’s Cup Speech Competition is Scheduled for May 3rd, 2019
35th Annual AG’s Cup Speech Competition is Scheduled for May 3rd, 2019 The Attorney General is pleased to announce that the 35th Attorney General’s Cup Speech Competition will be held on May 3rd, 2019 at 9:30 am at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom. Eight (8) high schools will be participating in […]
Continue readingPrice freeze remains in effect for the CNMI
Price freeze remains in effect for the CNMI The Office of the Attorney General would like to remind all retailers in the CNMI that the Declaration of Price Freeze signed by Governor Ralph DLG. Torres on October 27, 2018 remains in effect until it is rescinded, or until the declaration […]
Continue readingFormer Chief Prosecutor becomes new Consumer Counsel
Former Chief Prosecutor becomes new Consumer Counsel After having served the past two years as Chief Prosecutor for the Criminal Division, Michele Harris has recently been appointed by Attorney General Manibusan to serve as Consumer Counsel for the OAG. In addition to her many years of prosecution, Harris also has […]
Continue readingPrice freeze in effect for the CNMI
Price freeze in effect for the CNMI Super Typhoon Yutu struck the Commonwealth on October 25, 2018. Consumers should be aware, and retailers are on notice, that it is illegal to engage in price gouging following a major disaster. The Consumer Protection Act makes it unlawful for businesses to engage […]
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Consumer Alert on Price Gouging In anticipation of Typhoon Yutu, the Office of the Attorney General encourages consumers to report incidents of price gouging. Attorney General Manibusan warns retailers that the Consumer Protection Act makes it unlawful for any business to engage in price gouging. Attorney General Edward Manibusan explains, […]
Continue readingLegal Opinion – OAG 18-03
OAG 18-03 October 15, 2018 Subject: The Constitutionality of the Department of Public Land’s Expenditure of Revenues from Public Lands to Cover its Operating Expenses. Opinion of the Attorney General I. Questions Presented Whether the Legislature may appropriate to the Department of Public Lands supplemental funding […]
Continue readingLegal Opinion – OAG 18-02
OAG 18-02 September 21, 2018 Subject: Voter Residency and Domicile Requirements, Registration by Mail, and Absentee Voting Agency: Commonwealth Election Commission Opinion of the Attorney General I. ISSUES PRESENTED 1. What are the residency and domicile requirements pertaining to voter eligibility? How are they established? 2. Can persons who are […]
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