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Iowa court allows casino to withhold winnings
David Baker DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline)-The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that a casino may withhold winnings from a patron whom it had banned from its premises a decade earlier.
Brown Calls on pension funds to divest from Iran
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown on Monday criticized the state's largest pension funds for continuing to invest in companies in Iran.
Recent Nevada SC ruling could affect water rights decisions
Nevada Supreme Court building CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline)-Nevada's recent Supreme Court ruling could have severe consequences to thousands who previously had been awarded water rights.
UPS targeted in class action suit
DENVER (Legal Newsline)- United Parcel Service Inc., one of the nation's largest private shippers, is the target of a class action lawsuit over its Air-In-Ground program.
Washington SC Justice Sanders faces challenge
Richard Sanders OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline)- Washington Supreme Court Justice Richard Sanders faces a challenge this year from a Bainbridge, Wash., attorney.
Democrat announces bid for Ohio chief justice
Eric Brown (D) COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline)- Probate Judge Eric Brown announced Tuesday he will run for chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.
New Mexico AG petitions court over land exchange
Gary King (D) SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline)-New Mexico Attorney General Gary King has petitioned the state Supreme Court, asking the justices to stop the White Peak land exchange.
Nevada SC rules in long-running water case
Nevada Supreme Court building CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline)-The Nevada Supreme Court reversed a district court ruling, saying that state engineer at the time, Hugh Ricci, violated his statutory duty by failing to rule on Southern Nevada Water Authority's water appropriation application within one year.
U.S. justices nix water fight between Mississippi and Tennessee
U.S. Supreme Court building JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court this week put an end to the water-rights battle between Mississippi and Tennessee.
Brown announces settlement with Midas franchisee
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown on Monday announced a $1.8 million settlement over a bait-and-switch operation run by the owner of 22 Midas auto repair shops.
Supreme Court rules in Carolinas' water case
U.S. Supreme Court building WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)- In the dispute over water rights of the Catawba River, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday said that the Catawba River Water Supply Project and Duke Energy Carolinas meet the standards for intervention even though they are non-state entities.
U.S. justices decline to hear 401(k) case
U.S. Supreme Court building WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court decided this week not to hear a lawsuit that claimed unreasonable fees were being charged for investment options.
Ohio justices asked to consider liability in team bus crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (legal Newsline)-The families of four college baseball players who were killed in a charter bus accident out-of-state are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to decide whether the bus driver and the charter bus company should be covered under the school's insurance policy.
Nevada SC program draws 1 in 10 facing foreclosure
Nevada Supreme Court building CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline)-Slightly more than 10 percent of Nevada homebuyers facing default on their mortgages have taken advantage of the state's landmark foreclosure mediation program, official figures indicate.
Ruling could muddle Brown's case against electronic cigarettes
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-A federal court decision issued last week could complicate California Attorney General Jerry Brown's case against the maker of electronic cigarettes.
Brown sues electronic cigarette maker
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown is suing the retailer of electronic cigarettes, Smoking Everywhere.
Bowen to leave Ark. Supreme Court
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline)-Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Bill Bowen is resigning his seat six days after being sworn in, citing health issues.
Nevada courts to get security reviews
Nevada Supreme Court building CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline)-Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Ron Parraguirre has announced a security review for the Silver State's courthouses.
Nevada justices seek reelection
Jim Hardesty CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline)-Nevada Supreme Court Justices Jim Hardesty and Ron Parraguirre are seeking another six-year term on the Silver State's highest court.
Missouri justices reject gun club's appeal
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline)-A Missouri couple who filed a nuisance lawsuit against Cedar Creek Rod and Gun Club, and won a judgment of $700,000, will get to keep their award.