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Online retailer agrees to 10-year ban after scamming seniors, disabled people
Upright Cane and owner Caelan Nwokeuku sold walkers and scooters to seniors and disabled Minnesotans, largely those living in Greater Minnesota, but failed to deliver a single one; will pay $50K in fines and restitution
“Upright Cane’s scams targeting elderly and disabled Minnesotans seeking affordable mobility devices are despicable,” Attorney General Ellison said. “I am committed to using every tool at my disposal to stop scammers like this in their tracks and protect the people of Minnesota.”

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Attorney General Ellison adds claim against Fleet Farm for violating the Minnesota Gun Control Act
Court also authorizes Attorney General to seek civil penalties, fees, and costs from Fleet Farm; affirms Attorney General’s broad civil powers to protect Minnesotans from unfair and unlawful conduct
“I appreciate the decisions of the Court to allow my Office to bring claims against Fleet Farm and any business we believe has violated the Minnesota Gun Control Act,” said Attorney General Ellison.

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Attorney General Ellison reaches settlement with NCAA over transfer rule
NCAA won't require Division I student athletes to wait a year to compete simply for transferring schools
 “I am pleased to have reached an agreement with the NCAA that will ease their unjust and arbitrary restrictions on student athletes who transfer schools,” said Attorney General Ellison. “This will ensure that students can make the best decisions possible for their educations without jeopardizing their freedom to compete and control their labor.”

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Attorney General Ellison calls for DOJ investigation into murder of Garrett Foster following Texas pardon
Garrett Foster was protesting racial injustice when he was shot and killed by Daniel Perry in July 2020; Perry was convicted in April 2023 but pardoned by Texas governor earlier this month
 “Throughout American history, our freedom of speech and right to peaceful protest have been two of the most powerful tools used to combat injustice and oppression,” said Attorney General Ellison.

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Attorney General Ellison warns Minnesotans to avoid contract for deed pitfalls and scams
Contracts for deed, where the buyer pays the seller over a period of time rather than all at once, are known as a poor man’s mortgage that combine all the responsibilities of homeownership with all the disadvantages of renting, while offering the benefits of neither.
 "A contract for deed can be an extremely risky way to buy a home,” said Attorney General Ellison. “Buyers have less protection with contracts for deed than with mortgages, which opens the door for scammers and bad actors.”

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