News from September 2012
La. court upholds $258M Risperdal verdict
Caldwell LAKE CHARLES, La. (Legal Newsline) - A Louisiana appeals court has upheld the $258 million verdict in state Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's lawsuit against Janssen Pharmaceutical over the prescription drug Risperdal.
Federal judge says Johnson entitled to become La. SC chief justice
Johnson NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge ruled Saturday that Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson is entitled to become the high court's next chief justice based on her seniority.
Md. home builder must pay $837K
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced a final order on Thursday against an Anne Arundel County-based home builder who allegedly violated multiple state laws.
Mass. AG settles with town over water emergency
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a consent judgment on Friday with the town of Falmouth resolving allegations that the town inadequately responded to a public water emergency.
Locksmith settles with AG Koster
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement on Tuesday with a Kansas City locksmith and its general manager resolving allegations that the company advertised lower prices than it actually charged.
Report: N.Y. AG investigating Romney's Bain Capital
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has reportedly subpoenaed more than a dozen firms, asking for documents that would show details about their tax strategies.
Amicus brief in Kiobel argues that 'extraterritorial' application of the ATS turns intent on its head
Clement WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Allowing extraterritorial claims in U.S. courts could turn the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) "on its head."
Calif. lawmakers pass ADA lawsuit abuse measure
Steinberg SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A bill aimed at helping California businesses comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, without facing the ever-growing threat of frivolous lawsuits, has cleared the state Legislature.
11th Circuit rejects class action against T-Mobile
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has upheld a federal district court's rejection of a class action request in a case against T-Mobile.
Former UBS execs convicted of wire fraud
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A New York federal jury convicted three former UBS financial services executives on Friday for their alleged parts in frauds related to bidding for municipal finance contracts.
Offshore investment adviser accused of fraud
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused an offshore investment adviser of fraud.
Default judgment of $17M entered against Texas man
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A federal court in Texas on Aug. 24 ordered a default judgment of nearly $17 million against an alleged Texas commodity pool trader.
Supreme Court agrees to review class action case involving issues of federal jurisdiction
U.S. Supreme Court WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a writ of certiorari to an insurance company seeking clarification of federal jurisdiction involving class action litigation.