News from 2012
Ohio nurses claim they were threatened before union vote
Mix CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Two Ohio hospital nurses want to overturn a union certification election because they allege they were intimidated by the union, and this tainted the election results.
Groups sue Agriculture Secretary over meat-labeling rule
Vilsack DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Several advocacy groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado against the World Trade Organization, Obama's Secretary of Agriculture and his trade representative.
Legal groups weigh in on W.Va. SC campaign finance ruling
Skaggs CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Though some legal experts argue that the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals' decision deeming the matching funds provisions of the state's Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program unconstitutional is "disappointing," there are those who contend the ruling also is slightly encouraging.
W.Va. lawsuit climate ranked last again
Rickard CHARLESTON -- For the fifth consecutive year, West Virginia's lawsuit climate has been ranked worst in the nation.
Ariz. AG settles with Chicago law firm
Horne PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced a settlement on Friday with a Chicago-based law firm that allegedly attempted to collect advance fees from consumers looking for assistance in obtaining mortgage loan modifications.
Company settles with Colo. AG
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a settlement on Monday with an Internet-based affiliate company and its owner to resolve allegations of fraud.
Iowa AG reaches agreement with used car dealer
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced an agreement on Friday with an Ottumwa used car dealer resolving allegations that the company illegally repossessed vehicles.
Ninth Circuit grants NLRB's petition against Waikiki hotel
PASADENA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Friday granted the National Labor Relations Board's petition for enforcement of a 2011 decision against owners of the Pacific Beach Hotel, a luxury Waikiki hotel, in a decade-long dispute.
Patent lawsuit against Mercedes Benz dismissed
Hochberg NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey federal judge has dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit against luxury car maker Mercedes Benz.
Scotts to pay for using insecticides
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - One of the nation's largest lawn and garden products companies was ordered by an Ohio federal court on Friday to pay a penalty exceeding $6 million and spend $2 million on environmental projects.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over secret ballot amendment
Horne PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - A federal Judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the National Labor Relations Board against the state of Arizona's constitutional amendment guaranteeing workers the right to vote for a union by secret ballot.
Jindal files appeal in case over La. SC's next chief justice
Jindal NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is now getting involved in the fight over who will become the state Supreme Court's next chief justice.
Cuccinelli endorses GOP candidate in W.Va. AG race
Cuccinelli CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is lending his support to Patrick Morrisey, the GOP candidate for West Virginia attorney general.
Appeals panel overturns Saints' suspensions
Vilma NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A three-member collective bargaining agreement appeals panel overturned the suspension of four current and former New Orleans Saints football players allegedly involved in a "bounty" program.
SEC alleges investment fraud scheme
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - An attorney and two other South Florida residents were charged Wednesday by the Securities and Exchange Commission with operating a $27.5 million investment fraud scheme.
W.Va. SC: Matching funds provision of public financing program unconstitutional
Loughry CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on Friday deemed the matching funds provisions of the state's Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program unconstitutional.
N.Y. AG reaches $13.4M settlement with hospital
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $13.4 million settlement on Wednesday with New York Downtown Hospital to resolve allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Ill. AG says tire recycler poses West Nile threat
Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a multi-count lawsuit on Thursday against a Champaign County tire recycler for allegedly violating state environmental safety standards.
N.Y. head shop assessed $15K in penalties
Schneiderman POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a consent order and judgment on Wednesday against a Poughkeepsie-based head shop that will result in a permanent ban of mislabeled products and $15,000 in penalties.