News from March 2011
N.J. AG's settlement ends horse charity
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced a settlement on Friday with an unregistered charitable organization that allegedly misused funds meant to save horses.
Guidance on budget issue requested from Wis. SC
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A Wisconsin appeals court is calling on the state Supreme Court to decide whether the temporary restraining order issued by a circuit court judge on Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining bill should be kept in place.
Judge, group say legislation needed to fix Google issue
Chin NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has rejected a proposed class action settlement, saying it would allow Google to "exploit entire books without permission of the copyright owners."
Cleaning company won't have to pay Best Buy's bills
Albin TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - The New Jersey Supreme Court says a cleaning company that provided services for Best Buy has no contractual obligation to pay the legal costs incurred by the store in defending a lawsuit that was dismissed for lack of evidence.
Ga. SC rules for builder after deck collapses
Justice Harold Melton wrote, "Rosenberg never held a timely-accrued right to bring suit against Falling Water for his personal injuries." ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - The Georgia Supreme Court last week upheld the decision of two lower courts in favor of a builder who was sued by a future homeowner who suffered serious injuries resulting from a deck collapse.
W.Va. SC won't cut acting gov's pay
Tomblin CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The West Virginia Supreme Court says it will not order state Auditor Glen Gainer to stop paying Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin a governor's salary.
Tenth Circuit to hear former advisers' case against Utah
Shurtleff DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Two former financial advisers who are accusing the state of Utah of ruining their professional lives with a witch hunt are pursuing their appeal of a federal judge's decision against them.
Ala. AG happy with bingo ruling
Strange MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange has voiced his support of Jefferson County Circuit Judge Eugene Verin's decision to dissolve an injunction against Sheriff Mike Hale over so-called "bingo" activities.
Ten states settle with marketer
Cooper NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Ten state attorneys general announced a settlement on Thursday with a Georgia marketer that allegedly misled consumers with fraudulent auto advertisements.
Coakley issues penalties against construction companies
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday that two construction companies in Fitchburg are being required to pay penalties and restitution.
Fla. SC rules communications not discoverable
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The Florida Supreme Court said in a ruling last week that attorney-client privileged communications are not discoverable in a first-party action.
Pa. SC to consider case against Wyeth
Chief Justice Ronald Castille HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case in which a pharmaceutical company is accused of breaching the standard of care in designing, developing, inspecting, testing and preparing a drug to sell.
DA opposing Van Hollen on Wis. budget issue
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne is arguing that the temporary restraining order issued by a circuit court judge on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining bill should be kept in place.
S.C. wins Risperdal case, damages to be determined
Wilson SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - The state of South Carolina has won its case against Janssen Pharmaceutica, as a jury decided Tuesday that the company illegally marketed the prescription antipsychotic Risperdal.
Del. SC finds no fault in suspending 'disruptive' doctor
Justice Carolyn Berger wrote that the doctor "yelled at staff members and other doctors, demeaned patients, kicked doors, threw charts, and generally overreacted to problems that arise in any hospital..." DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - The Delaware Supreme Court last week upheld a lower court's ruling in favor of a hospital that suspended one of its doctors for his "demeaning comments," "loud and antagonistic manner" and frequent "outbursts."
Wis. AG says business owner violated special order
Van Hollen MILWAUKEE (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has filed a consumer protection enforcement action against a Milwaukee resident, alleging that her Internet-based business failed to deliver merchandise ordered through her website.
Ill. AG sues travel agent
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday that she has filed a lawsuit against a travel agent who allegedly violated the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices and Travel Promotion Consumer Protection Acts.
Koster sues over asbestos removal
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Wednesday that he has filed a lawsuit against a St. Louis resident for allegedly violating the Air Conservation Law of Missouri during demolition activities.
Va. AG: Nation affected by health care uncertainty
Cuccinelli WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says "the entire nation is and will continue to be affected by uncertainty" until his case against federal health care reform is heard by the nation's highest court.
Biden, lawmakers take on foreclosures
Biden DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden and a bipartisan alliance of legislators unveiled five new bills last week to respond to the Delaware home foreclosure crisis and to improve the growth of the state's economy.