News from 2012
Philly cheesesteak makers sue U.S. Patent Office
Corcoran PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The owners of a Philadelphia eatery have filed suit against the director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office over claims that the defendant refused to issue a valid trademark to the plaintiff's cheesesteak sandwich.
Del. court accepts asbestos case rejected by Calif. court
Parkins WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - A Delaware court has welcomed an asbestos lawsuit that was rejected by a California court that advised the plaintiff to re-file in Texas.
Morrisey issues final debate challenge to W.Va. AG McGraw
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Republican candidate Patrick Morrisey hand-delivered a letter to incumbent West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Thursday with a final request to debate in public.
Mo. AG challenger questions Express Scripts donation to Koster campaign
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - The Republican challenger in the race for Missouri Attorney General is questioning the timing of a campaign contribution made to incumbent Chris Koster.
Jepsen says five will forfeit $200K
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced on Wednesday that five former alleged participants in a pyramid scheme will forfeit $202,500 through voluntary compliance agreements.
Madigan says Alpena polluted water
Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday that a Douglas County mining operation received citations for alleged water and air pollution violations.
Stenehjem says All American Pages sent fraudulent invoice
Stenehjem BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem issued a cease and desist order on Wednesday against All American Pages Inc. and its purported owner for alleged violations of state consumer fraud law.
Mo. commission picks circuit judge, two attorneys for SC opening
Teitelman JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - The Missouri Appellate Judicial Commission has selected its nominees to fill a vacancy on the state Supreme Court.
W.Va. business court opens
West Virginia's business court office MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia's new business court is, well, open for business.
Morrisey says W.Va. AG McGraw using taxpayer funds to campaign
Morrisey CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Republican West Virginia Attorney General candidate Patrick Morrisey is continuing to question the inner workers of incumbent Darrell McGraw's campaign.
McGraw says scammers using national mortgage settlement
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw issued a warning on Wednesday to West Virginia borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure to avoid scammers claiming to offer help with a national mortgage settlement.
Tenn. AG Cooper obtains temporary order against HRC Medical Centers
Cooper NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper announced on Wednesday that a court has ordered HRC Medical Centers Inc. to temporarily halt claims and practices related to Amor Vie, its bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
Consumer group wants Calif. AG Harris to block $2.5B gas deal
Harris SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Consumer Watchdog urged California Attorney General Kamala Harris on Wednesday to block a $2.5 billion offer by Tesoro to acquire Arco gas stations and BP's refinery in Carson.
Second Circuit: Wine lawsuit came too late
Koeltl NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court last week dismissed claims against fine arts auction house Christie's over allegations that it falsely attributed bottles of wine to a collection of President Thomas Jefferson's.
Report: Fla. AG refuses to endorse GOP position on SC justices
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is refusing to back the state Republican Party in its decision to oppose the retention of three Florida Supreme Court justices.
National Review says W.Va. AG race one to watch
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - One of the nation's more conservative magazines has pointed to West Virginia's attorney general race as one to watch.
Wells Fargo sued by U.S. Attorney
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank.
Holder releases results of mortgage relief scams initiative
Holder WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and other members of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force announced the results on Tuesday of a nationwide effort to stop fraud schemes targeting suffering homeowners.
Conn. SC: Third parties injured by patients can't sue doctors
Zarella HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled last month that a third-party plaintiff cannot sue a doctor who failed to advise his patient of the driving risks associated with her medical condition.
Garlock: Asbestos claimants committee obstructing fraud case
Swett CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - Garlock Sealing Technologies, as it pursues a fraud case against asbestos attorneys, has harsh words for a group representing those with claims against the company.