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Others working to make sure insurers dole out unclaimed property properly

May 2, 2013 8:16 AM
By Bethany Krajelis

CHICAGO — State lawmakers and insurance regulators aren’t the only ones trying to resolve concerns over some insurance companies’ failure to pay out death benefits. Following investigations into these companies’ practices over the past few years, some states have entered … Read More »

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Minn. SC rules against 1st Fidelity in foreclosure case

April 30, 2013 10:28 AM
By Nathan Bass

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) – The Minnesota Supreme Court has remanded a foreclosure case back to the trial court because the mortgage holder failed to “strictly comply” with the “foreclosure by advertisement” statute. Justice Wilhelmina Wright wrote the opinion, … Read More »

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Report: Judge sides with Minn. AG in lawsuit over estate sales

April 29, 2013 12:30 PM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) — A district court judge has sided with Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson in a lawsuit filed against an estate salesman. In her lawsuit against Craig Birkeland, Swanson accused him of selling off antiques and … Read More »

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Minn. AG to hold public hearings on Fairview Health Services takeover

March 28, 2013 12:23 PM
By Bryan Cohen

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) – Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson says she soon will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the potential takeover of Fairview Health Services by South Dakota-based Sanford Health. The April 7 hearing may … Read More »

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AGs call on Congress to curb for-profit college recruiting abuses

March 18, 2013 9:10 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A group of 14 state attorneys general have sent a letter to members of Congress, urging them to support legislation that would crack down on the for-profit school industry’s use of federal aid for recruiting, advertising … Read More »

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Two appeals court judges, former U.S. attorney final three candidates for Minn. SC

March 13, 2013 2:23 PM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) — The names of three candidates have been sent to Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the upcoming vacancy on the state Supreme Court. Justice Paul H. Anderson is retiring from the court … Read More »

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Toyota agrees to $29 million multi-state settlement

February 15, 2013 12:33 PM
By Bryan Cohen

WASHINGTON, DC (Legal Newsline) – Toyota Motor Corporation and its related North American entities agreed to a $29 million multi-state settlement Thursday to resolve allegations that the company concealed safety issues. Toyota agreed to pay $29 million to settle the … Read More »

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Minn. SC says online criticisms not defamatory statements

February 11, 2013 1:45 PM
By Nathan Bass

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) – The Minnesota Supreme Court has found that six statements posted online criticizing a doctor for “what the appellant perceived as rude and insensitive behavior” are not actionable as defamatory statements. Justice Alan C. Page … Read More »

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Judge grants injunction against tofu, soy milk company

February 1, 2013 7:38 AM
By Stephanie Ostrowski

Washington (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge in Michigan has granted a permanent injunction against a company that makes and sells ready-to-eat organic tofu and soy milk products to businesses in Michigan and Minnesota. The company — Ann Arbor-based Green … Read More »

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Minn. AG files suit against wind turbine energy developer

January 28, 2013 11:15 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) — Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing a developer that failed to keep its promises to Minnesota farmers who invested in wind turbine energy systems. In her lawsuit, Swanson alleges developer Renewable Energy SD … Read More »

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