News from August 2011
New Jersey wins summary judgment against businessman
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Thursday that a Camden County businessman has been found to have committed multiple violations of the state's Consumer Fraud Act for misleading homeowners in foreclosure.
N.C. AG: Group claiming ownership of homes with 'gibberish'
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper obtained a court order on Wednesday to stop a group that allegedly attempted to claim ownership of foreclosed properties by filing fraudulent deeds and liens.
Ill. asbestos lawyer seeks rehearing at Fourth District
Wylder SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Fourth District appellate judges who rejected a verdict in an asbestos conspiracy trial defended Honeywell and Pneumo-Abex better than the companies defended themselves, losing lawyer James Wylder complains.
Alaska SC rules for fired state trooper
Carpeneti JUNEAU, Alaska (Legal Newsline) - The Alaska Supreme Court last month upheld an arbitrator's decision to reinstate a state trooper who was terminated partly for dishonesty.
Fla. bill will target AG's investigations
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Two Florida lawmakers announced Wednesday their intent to file a bill to "preserve the integrity" of the state's investigatory agencies, including the Attorney General's Office.
Fuel gel company stresses safety record
Madigan RACINE, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - With Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan calling for a federal ban on fuel gel products, one company is emphasizing that it has never been responsible for a burn incident.
Report: Attorneys fees drained Rosa Parks estate
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer for two attorneys accused of charging excessive fees that drained the Rosa Parks estate said in a filing Monday that he wants the Michigan Supreme Court to stay out of the fight.
Calif. SC rules on overtime issue
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court has ruled that the state Labor Code's overtime provisions do apply to claims for compensation by a group of software company employees for work they performed in the state.
Report: Del. AG wants to join fight against $8.5B settlement
Biden WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden is reportedly joining the fight against a proposed $8.5 billion settlement between Bank of New York Mellon Corp. and Bank of America.
Madigan wants ban on fuel gel products
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan called on the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Wednesday to immediately recall all fuel gel products in response to serious burn accidents.
Debt settlement company settles over enrollment fees
Schneider AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) - Maine Attorney General William Schneider announced an agreement on Tuesday with a Texas debt settlement company and its owner to settle allegations of unfair trade practices.
Iowa AG settles with fundraiser
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced an agreement on Tuesday barring a Minnesota professional fundraising group from future Iowa fundraising.
Ind. AG sues Fla. foreclosure consultant
Zoeller DANVILLE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a lawsuit on Wednesday against a Florida foreclosure consultant company for allegedly operating illegally in 15 Indiana counties.
W.Va. AG ready to get on with drug-pricing case
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General is tired of waiting to get his lawsuit against prescription drug retailers on track.
Coakley reaches $125M settlement
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $125 million settlement on Tuesday with a mortgage originator resolving allegations of unfair and discriminatory lending practices.
Construction company fined over labor violations
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Monday that a Wilmington, Mass., construction company and its owner have been ordered to pay restitution and fines for labor violations.
Ill. AG paying fees over FOIA request
Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been ordered to pay legal costs and fees to a former political opponent who sued her last year under the state's Freedom of Information Act.
Report: Two advocate raises for New York's judges
Fiske NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - At least two members of New York's Special Commission on Judicial Compensation are pushing for raises for more than 1,200 state judges.
Ind. AG joins whistleblower lawsuit
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed Monday a joint complaint in a whistleblower lawsuit against a for-profit college company.
W.Va. Democrats didn't want Independent's campaign info at dinner
Loughry CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Allen Loughry says he was told to remove his campaign materials from the state's annual Jefferson-Jackson Celebration Dinner this weekend.