News from March 2012
Miss. SC rules in two cases over newspaper's publishing
Chandler JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - The Mississippi Supreme Court, in a consolidated opinion filed last week, upheld a chancery court's order denying a publishing company's request to compel arbitration.
ABA magazine predicts ObamaCare will be validated
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A poll of experts conducted by the American Bar Association predicts that the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold President Barack Obama's federal health care reform.
UPDATE: Suspect, victims identified in Texas courthouse shooting
Bartholomew Granger, 41, has been identified as the suspect in a shooting rampage that left one dead, three wounded outside the Jefferson County (Texas) courthouse Wednesday morning. BEAUMONT, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Police have identified the gunman in today's deadly shooting rampage at the Jefferson County Courthouse as 41-year-old Bartholomew Granger.
One dead, three wounded in Southeast Texas courthouse shooting
The area in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse remains blocked off today following a shooting rampage that left one dead this morning. BEAUMONT, Texas (Legal Newsline) - One victim is confirmed dead and three others have been hospitalized after a gunman opened fire Wednesday outside the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas.
Colo. AG settles with Westwood College
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a settlement on Wednesday with Westwood College Inc., resolving allegations that the institution violated the Consumer Protection Act.
DeWine sues home improvement contractor
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit on Wednesday against a Columbus-based home improvement contractor for alleged violations of Ohio consumer law.
Report: Cloture votes delayed by deal
Reid WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have reportedly reached an agreement that will delay cloture votes on 17 judicial nominations.
Utilities reach agreement in Connecticut
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced a settlement on Tuesday with Northeast Utilities and the Boston-based NSTAR.
Ill. AG sues Mo' Money, alleges hidden fees
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against national tax preparer Mo' Money for allegedly charging taxpayers at least $800,000 in hidden fees and costs for services.
Coakley takes action against landlord
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced an order on Tuesday against a Boston-area landlord who allegedly violated state housing laws by threatening tenants who complained about unsanitary and unsafe conditions.
Five banks agree to pay N.Y. $25 million over MERS
Schneiderman WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Five of the nation's largest banks have agreed, in a federal court filing this week, to pay the state of New York $25 million to settle claims over their use of a private national mortgage electronic registry system.
Del. SC rules against man who walked into car dealer's window
Jacobs DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - The Delaware Supreme Court said last week that a lower court was correct in ruling in favor of a car dealership that was sued by a prospective customer who walked into one of its windows.
Federal court says French must play by American rules
Rotunda PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Philadelphia's federal court ruled March 6 that a French firm cannot obtain a protective order it requested in accordance with the Hague Convention.
Pa. diet company must cease operations
PITTSBURGH (Legal Newsline) - The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it has entered a consent decree against a dietary supplement firm requiring it to cease operations until the Food and Drug Administration inspects the company's operations again.
DOJ: Air Guard pilot denied benefits by United
Perez WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines Inc., alleging violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994.
Ark. SC grants new trial in stillborn case
Danielson LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - The Arkansas Supreme Court last week remanded a wrongful death action, filed against a doctor by a man whose baby was stillborn, for a new trial.
Reid files cloture on 17 judicial nominations
Reid WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Monday filed cloture on 17 judicial nominations, including West Virginia Judge Gina Groh's.
Ohio AG suing debt settler
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit on Monday against Jeremy Nelson and his two companies for taking consumer payments but allegedly failing to deliver on promises to settle debt.
Contractors in Maine AG's crosshairs
Schneider AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) - Maine Attorney General William Schneider filed lawsuits on Monday against two home repair contractors for allegedly taking money from consumers and failing to perform tasks as promised.
N.Y. companies face lawsuit over roll-your-own cigarettes
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and New York City Corporation Counsel Michael Cardozo jointly filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday against two cigarette companies for allegedly evading taxes.