News from April 2013
N.Y. AG responds to bank's motion to dismiss RMBS suit
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, in a court filing last week, defended his lawsuit against JPMorgan over its residential mortgage-backed securities.
Sides meet for first time in federal NFL injury case
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) -- Attorneys representing both sides in the massive multidistrict football players' injury litigation playing out at the federal courthouse in Philadelphia sparred face-to-face for the first time Tuesday, addressing the National Football League's motion to dismiss the case.
Conn. AG files petition with PURA to request penalties against CL&P
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen filed a petition Tuesday with the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority requesting additional penalties against Connecticut Light and Power in a recent storm recovery request.
Federal judge: Online travel companies must pay Texas cities more than $55M
SAN ANTONIO (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge ruled last week that 11 online travel companies must pay 173 Texas cities more than $55 million in back taxes.
Morgan Lewis partner nominated to NLRB
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- President Barack Obama announced Tuesday he plans to nominate Philip Miscimarra, a partner in the labor and employment group of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board.
N.D. AG issues cease and desist against contractor
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem issued a cease and desist order Tuesday against a Becker, Minnesota-based contractor who allegedly violated state consumer fraud laws.
Montana AG announces signing of THC impairment standards legislation
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - Montana Attorney General Tim Fox announced Tuesday that Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill into law to establish a standard for tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, impairment for drivers.
Legal foundation asks Ark. SC to overturn $1.2B judgment for improper drug labels
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) -- A Washington D.C.-based law and policy center is urging the Arkansas Supreme Court to overturn a $1.2 billion civil penalty imposed by the state based on claims that a drug manufacturer included inadequate risk information on a product label.
Ohio AG announces $850,000 judgment against demolition company owner
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a judgment Friday against the owner of a demolition company and several of his affiliated businesses to pay $850,000 to resolve allegations of asbestos contamination.
Ohio AG releases recommendations for state foster care
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine released recommendations Monday from his Foster Care Advisory Group to encourage positive changes and focus on the safety and well-being of children in the foster care system.
Chicago firm Gerchen Keller to invest in lawsuits
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) -- Gerchen Keller Capital LLC formally launched Monday, becoming one of the largest U.S.-based investors focused on commercial litigation.
Business groups, defense lawyers want U.S. SC to take up case over washers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Pro-business groups and defense lawyers are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case regarding alleged mold problems in some Sears front-loading washers.
Mass torts conference in Vegas to include auction for trial lawyers' 'Take Justice Back' campaign
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) - Trial lawyers from around the country will meet this week for a “Mass Torts Made Perfect" conference that will be held in conjunction with an auction for the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
Obama apologizes to Calif. AG for 'best-looking' comment
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- President Barack Obama has apologized to California Attorney General Kamala Harris for praising her good looks at a fundraiser last week.
Ill. municipalities sue to recover unpaid taxes from online travel companies
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) -- A group of seven Illinois local governments are suing to collect unpaid hotel taxes from a number of online travel agencies.
Ind. AG files suit against company over government-like mailings
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit Monday against a company that allegedly sent government-like mailings offering property deed copies for unreasonable fees.
Pa. AG sues Centre County mobile home park owners
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced a lawsuit Monday against the owners of a Centre County mobile home park who allegedly violated several state laws.
Mass. AG announces appointment of receiver to oversee RoxComp closure
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a court appointed a receiver Friday for the Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health Center to oversee the center's closure.
N.Y. AG announces agreements with gun show operators
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced new agreements with three more gun show operators on Saturday that will promote uniform gun show operations throughout the state.