News from June 2011
U.S. SC rules for Janus Capital in stockholders' suit
Thomas WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that Janus Capital Group Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary cannot be held liable for the false statements in mutual fund prospectuses filed by Janus Investment Fund.
Report: N.Y. AG's probe of mortgage industry growing
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has reportedly expanded his probe of the mortgage industry, now requesting documents from a handful of financial institutions that act as trustees for mortgage bond trusts.
Three settle in Madigan's alleged ice conspiracy
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced three settlement agreements on Friday with packaged ice manufacturers over allegedly conspiring not to compete in the packaged ice business.
Coakley settles with real estate companies
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced settlements on Friday with two real estate companies for violations of state anti-discrimination laws.
Jepsen looking into Costco's land purchase
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen is seeking more information about a proposed sale of a portion of New Britain park land to Costco.
Dow settles with campground
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Monday that the state Division of Consumer Affairs has reached a settlement with a campground that allegedly used deceptive business practices.
Report: Biden recuses self from investigation
Biden DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden has recused himself from an investigation of illegal campaign practices by liquor executive Christopher J. Tigani.
Bondi urged to act against online travel companies
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Rep. Rick Kriseman is urging state Attorney General Pam Bondi to crack down on online travel companies, forcing them to pay back millions in state taxes.
Conn. nursing home suspended from Medicaid
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and the state Department of Social Services announced on Thursday that a former nursing home owner and his company have been suspended from the state's Medicaid program.
Coakley, flooring company reach agreement
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that an Allston-based flooring company has been ordered to pay $26,000 in fines for labor violations.
Cancer-free Shurtleff may run for Senate
Shurtleff SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) - Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff says he is considering a run for Congress.
D.C. council member leaves committee
Nathan WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - District of Columbia council member Harry Thomas Jr. says he will step down as chairman of the council's Committee on Economic Development while fighting a lawsuit filed by the D.C. Attorney General's Office.
Feds, states reach agreement with UCB
Kilmartin PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced Friday that Rhode Island has joined nine other states and the federal government in reaching a $34.3 million agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer, UCB Inc.
R.I. AG warns of Citibank data breach
Kilmartin PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin on Thursday informed residents who are Citibank customers that their names, account and contact information and e-mail have been compromised.
S.C. couple wins $1.2M in case over wreck
Hearn COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled this week that a couple, left severely injured after an accident stemming from a damaged traffic signal, is entitled to a combined jury verdict of $1.2 million.
Miss. SC to decide outside counsel issue
Hood JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - The legality of contracts awarded to private attorneys by the Mississippi Attorney General's Office was up for debate at the state Supreme Court Wednesday.
Hotel not shielded from liability in stolen car case
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) - The Nevada Supreme Court ruled last week that a section of state code does not shield a hotel from liability arising out of the theft of and damage to a guest's car.
AGs stand by Boeing's labor decision
Wilson WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Sixteen state attorneys general have submitted a brief to the National Labor Relations Board in support of Boeing's decision to assemble a certain airplane in one of its non-union facilities in South Carolina.
Bar can be sued for stabbing
Martinez DENVER (Legal Newsline) - The Colorado Supreme Court said in a ruling Monday that it is not necessary or appropriate to consider whether an injury was a "foreseeable consequence" of the sale or service of alcohol.
McKenna begins gov campaign with speech
McKenna BELLEVUE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna launched his campaign for governor Wednesday night.