News from April 2012
First Circuit: Letting judges dish out charity not a good idea
Lynch BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court, in upholding an $11 million donation to a cancer research center at Harvard University, says it is uneasy with the idea of federal judges choosing how to dole out settlement funds.
Kane wins Democratic nomination for Pa. AG
Kane HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Kathleen Kane has won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania attorney general.
Del. SC: Attorneys owed $2.5M for preserving shareholder rights
Steele DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - The Delaware Supreme Court has ruled that plaintiffs attorneys are entitled to $2.5 million in a case that will not bring immediate monetary relief.
Obama administration files brief on behalf of labor union
Obama HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The Obama administration has filed an amicus brief on behalf of a labor union sued by a worker.
Nonunion probation officers obtain dues refunds
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Four Monroe County, N.Y., probation officers won their protracted federal court battle against the Civil Service Employees Association Local 828 over their First Amendment rights.
Company says N.Y. AG Schneiderman has it wrong
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A company sued Monday by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says disputed charges were perfectly legal.
Judge in Ark. Colossus class action did not 'play'
Justice Goodson FORT SMITH, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A Sebastian County, Ark., judge known for being a no-nonsense jurist apparently had no patience for class action attorneys who asked him to be more like Miller County Circuit Court Judge Kirk Johnson.
Colo. SC: Suit over Clean Air Clean Jobs Act plan can move forward
Hobbs DENVER (Legal Newsline) - The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that a lawsuit over the state's Clean Air Clean Jobs Act plan can proceed.
NLRB can't implement new posting rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an injunction April 17 preventing the National Labor Relations Board from implementing its controversial posting rule on April 30, as scheduled.
U.S. SC denies challenge to New York City's rent control law
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a case over New York City's rent controls.
Idaho AG announces Medicaid fraud settlement
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Tuesday that the state has joined Medicaid Fraud Control settlements with two manufacturers of prescription drugs and will receive $85,000 in total.
Va. AG suing VirginiaWineTour.com
Cuccinelli RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli filed a lawsuit on Monday against two wine touring entities and their owner for allegedly engaging in multiple violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Florida, others settle with MetLife for $40M
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $40 million multi-agency settlement on Monday with nine Metropolitan Life insurance companies.
Wash. AG asked for opinion on roll-your-own cigarette tax
McKenna OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - A Washington State lawmaker is asking Attorney General Rob McKenna for an informal opinion on a bill that would tax cigarettes from roll-your-own machines.
Conn. AG says Groupon 'responsive' to his concerns
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - After raising concerns about the expiration of discount deals offered through Groupon Inc., Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen said Monday that the company has improved its consumer disclosure information.
La. AG says charter schools can't leave teacher retirement system
Caldwell BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell, in an opinion last month, said charter schools cannot leave the state's teacher retirement system.
Madigan suits target four home repair companies
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing four Chicago-area home repair contractors, alleging they acted as unlicensed insurance adjusters.
Calif. AG's homeowner protection package to get hearing
Harris SAC RAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Parts of California Attorney General Kamala Harris' legislative package targeting troubled homeowners will be heard by a legislative conference committee this week.
Ala. AG wants trial date set in Gulf Coast states' suit against BP
Strange MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange is urging a federal judge in Louisiana to set a trial date to hear claims of lost tax revenue by the state and Louisiana against oil giant BP.
N.J. home improvement companies sued
Chiesa NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa and the Division of Consumer Affairs filed a lawsuit on Monday against two individuals and their home improvement companies for allegedly defrauding consumers.