News from 2012
Mazer Moss responds to CLC 'plaintiff friendly' criticism
Mazer Moss Four months after a leadership shakeup at the First Judicial District courts, Judge Sandra Mazer Moss reflected on criticism she faced as coordinating judge of Philadelphia's Complex Lititgation Center (CLC).
Poker site's CEO arrested at JFK
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Raymond Bitar, the Chief Executive Officer of Full Tilt Poker, was arrested Monday at John F. Kennedy International Airport, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced.
Report: Rick Perry stumps for Mo. AG candidate
Martin CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Former presidential hopeful and current Texas Gov. Rick Perry reportedly stumped for Missouri attorney general candidate Ed Martin over the weekend.
N.H. AG announces executive compensation report by NHCPPS
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney announced Monday that the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies has issued a report on executive compensation at the state's non-profit hospitals.
Ohio AG warns consumers about traveling contractors
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned consumers Monday who were impacted by the violent weather over the weekend to beware of traveling contractors attempting to take advantage of homeowners needing assistance.
Alaska fined for HIPAA violation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has been fined $1.7 milion by the federal government to settle alleged violations of the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule.
GlaxoSmithKline settles health care fraud case for $3 billion
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- GlaxoSmithKline will plead guilty and pay $3 billion in criminal and civil penalties for fraud, according to the Justice Department.
Former appeals court judge sworn in as interim Ore. AG
Rosenblum SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Ellen Rosenblum was sworn in Friday, making her Oregon's first woman attorney general.
Conn. AG opposes relicensing of Entergy reactors, wants study done
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen says he opposes the relicensing of two Indian Point nuclear reactors in nearby New York until a "thorough and complete" investigation is done.
Wis. SC makes picks for state's chief judge committee
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Friday its selections for the state's Committee of Chief Judges.
Former EPA official takes job with environmentalist group
Armendariz DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - The former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator who resigned in April after a video was made public in which he said he wanted to "crucify" the energy industry may get his chance.
Dairyland agrees to pollution control upgrades
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday a settlement with Dairyland Power Cooperative over alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.
N.H. judge grants preliminary injunction in Delaney's case
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney announced on Thursday that a judge has granted the state's petitions for preliminary injunctive relief and attachment against a Merrimack County-based contractor and his business.
N.Y. AG sues former president of charity
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a civil lawsuit on Friday against the former president of NARAL Pro-Choice New York and its affiliated charity for allegedly using donor money for personal expenses.
Kentucky nursing homes threatened by litigation
Studdert FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - A major nursing home company announced recently that it would cease operations in Kentucky, citing frivolous lawsuits as the reason it was leaving the state.
Miner ordered reinstated
ARLINGTON, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The Mine Safety and Health Administration announced Monday that a Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission administrative law judge ordered Cumberland River Coal Co. to reinstate miner Charles Howard.
Aetna life insurance resolves allegations, paying $1M
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a consent judgment with Aetna Life Insurance Company on Wednesday resolving allegations of failing to cover certain medical services and using deceptive marketing practices.
Pa. AG settles with BlueHippo
Kelly HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly announced an approximately $1.8 million settlement with the Maryland-based BlueHippo Funding to resolve allegations that the company preyed on Pennsylvania consumers with poor credit.
Kilmartin sues fire district, alleges open meetings violations
Kilmartin PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the Manville Fire District for allegedly failing to conduct meetings in a location accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Man pleads guilty to securities fraud
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The president of investment research firm and a paid consultant of an expert networking firm pled guilty Tuesday to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud in connection with an alleged insider trading scheme.