News from August 2013
Transmission company says industry's perspective, efforts being 'overlooked' in rate case
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- One of the transmission companies at the center of a lawsuit filed by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley for allegedly overcharging consumers claims the industry's perspective and its efforts have been "overlooked."
Groups urge Ariz. SC to reject new judicial merit selection law
TUCSON, Ariz. (Legal Newsline) -- The Brennan Center for Justice and Justice at Stake filed an amicus brief this week in support of a petition asking the Arizona Supreme Court to overturn a new law that changes the selection process for judicial candidates.
Groups launch website aimed at keeping courts fair, impartial
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A coalition of groups concerned with impartial courts this week launched a website tracking litigation that could impact the fairness of the nation's court system.
Conn. AG says judge's ruling in rate case could save state customers millions
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) -- Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen on Wednesday praised a preliminary decision by a federal administrative law judge to reduce electric transmission rates for New England consumers.
Pa. AG warns consumers of resurfacing telephone scam
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane warned Pennsylvanians Wednesday about the most recent version of an old telephone scam that, she says, is resurfacing in the state.
Coakley: Judge's ruling should lower electric rates by $115M
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley said Wednesday a federal judge has ruled that electric transmission companies should lower their rates by an estimated $115 million.
Texas AG announces final judgment in action against developer
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced a final judgment and permanent injunction against a Cameron County developer who allegedly engaged in the illegal subdivision and leasing of multiple residential lots.
Fla. AG files lawsuit against mortgage relief company
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) -- Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit Wednesday against a company that allegedly defrauded distressed Florida homeowners out of thousands of dollars in a mortgage relief scam.
Ind. AG files lawsuit against snow removal company
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) -- Indiana Attorney Greg Zoeller's office filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a Fort Wayne-based snow removal company and its owner for allegedly failing to provide promised services to its customers.
Report: Pa. AG denies interest in run for governor
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane this week denied reports that she is considering a run for governor, less than a year after being elected as the state's top lawyer.
Report: U.S. DHHS official considering run for Fla. AG
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) -- Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who announced last month she is running for reelection, could face some competition.
U.S. DOJ sues Bank of America for allegedly defrauding investors
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Bank of America Corp., and certain affiliates, alleging the bank lied to investors about the "relative riskiness" of mortgage loans backing residential mortgage-backed securities, or RMBS.
Report: House committee holds first meeting in Utah AG probe
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) -- A House investigation into embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is officially underway.