News from June 2011
Ohio AG sues dental chain
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit on Friday against the New York-based Allcare Dental for allegedly failing to deliver promised services after an abrupt 2011 closure.
Coakley files brief in Vermont Entergy case
Martha Coakley BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Monday filed an amicus brief in support of Vermont's opposition to Entergy Corp.'s motion for a preliminary injunction.
Former prosecutor to run for Wash. AG
Reagan Dunn BELLEVUE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Former federal prosecutor Reagan Dunn announced Tuesday he will run for Washington attorney general in 2012.
Kansas senators oppose Six's court nomination
Steve Six TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) -- U.S. Sens. Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, both Republicans from Kansas, say they oppose former state Attorney General Steve Six's nomination to a federal appeals court.
R.I. AG proposes gaming regulation
Kilmartin PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin said Tuesday his office has submitted legislation that addresses the oversight and regulation of any future casino gaming operations in the state.
N.H. AG can't be pushed into health care challenge
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that state lawmakers cannot order Attorney General Michael Delaney to join the multistate lawsuit against President Barack Obama's federal health care law.
Facebook again the subject of criticism
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen raised concerns on Thursday that consumer privacy is being compromised by Facebook's "Tag Suggestions" feature.
Koster gets TRO against towing company
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Friday that his office has obtained a temporary restraining order against a Kansas City towing company for state law violations.
Calif. chief justice: Budget cut 'a blow against justice'
Cantil-Sakauye SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The chief justice of the California Supreme Court is not happy with proposed budget cuts.
Pharmacies ask for rehearing of class action debate
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A group of pharmacies sued by West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is appealing a federal appeals court's decision to send the case to state court.
Wis. SC rules for gov in budget bill issue
Prosser MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Gov. Scott Walker's controversial Budget Repair Bill.
Chesley disbarment goes to Ky. Supreme Court
Chesley LEXINGTON, Ky. (Legal Newsline) -- Prominent plaintiffs lawyer Stanley Chesley, whose disbarment was recommended Tuesday by the Kentucky Bar Association's Board of Governors, now will have to take his fight to the Kentucky Supreme Court.
Feds, states split $25M in settlement
Schneider WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Justice Department announced on Friday that a Danish pharmaceutical manufacturer will pay $25 million to resolve its civil liability arising from the illegal promotion of its hemostasis management drug.
Schuette issues subpoenas over mortgage documentation
Schuette LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced on Wednesday that he has issued criminal investigative subpoenas against several national mortgage servicing support providers.
Col. AG files lawsuit against Fla. company
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Tuesday that his office has filed a lawsuit against a Florida company and its owner for allegedly engaging in unregistered debt management services.
Jepsen wants more info on Citigroup data breach
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen released a letter on Tuesday requesting more information from a major lending institution about a recent data breach.
Penalties for Ohio gas station
DeWine AKRON, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on Tuesday that an Akron gas station has been ordered to pay civil penalties and attorneys fees for alleged noncompliance with air pollution laws.
McConnell ceremony to be held at convention center
McConnell PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - The investiture ceremony of trial lawyer Jack McConnell, whose nomination to a federal judgeship was a source of debate in the U.S. Senate, will be held in the Rhode Island Convention Center.
Motley Rice files class action against Nuclear Fuel Services
Fitzpatrick PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - The architect of the lead paint lawsuit filed by the state of Rhode Island has filed a class action over a Nuclear Fuel Services materials processing facility in Tennessee.
Conn. bill would allow suits over WWII-era asbestos exposure
Malloy HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - A bill that has been passed by Connecticut lawmakers would allow lawsuits over asbestos exposure that occurred as far back as 1931.