News from July 2013
Judge in Calif. lead poisoning case was an experienced business litigator
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- The California judge presiding in a case over lead poisoning, set for trial starting next week, was a successful business litigator before his time on the bench.
Okla. AG: Obamacare delay bolsters state's case
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, in a court filing this week, said President Barack Obama's decision to delay the implementation of his health care law's employer mandate only helps the state's case against the law.
Report: Texas AG to make 'major announcement' Sunday
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is going to make a "major announcement" this weekend -- most likely, that he is running for governor.
Report: D.C. Council votes to delay AG election
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Members of the D.C. Council voted this week to hold off on next year's scheduled election for attorney general.
Public nuisance case against former lead pigment, paint manufacturers set for trial Monday
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- Ten California cities and counties are asking a state court to declare that all lead paint on privately-owned residential buildings within their jurisdictions presents a public nuisance that requires abatement.
N.J. AG issues reminder about gun buyback
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman reminded residents of Union and Hudson counties Wednesday about a state-led gun buyback event Friday and Saturday.
N.Y. AG busts allegedly fraudulent Manhattan job agency
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced criminal charges Thursday against the operators of a Manhattan employment agency that allegedly stole hundreds of dollars in fees from dozens of victims.
Texas AG gets order against senior dating service
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott obtained a temporary restraining order and asset freeze Thursday against a specialized dating service that targeted senior citizens, disabled individuals and veterans.
Mo. AG praises passage of bill to strengthen Second Injury Fund
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has thanked Gov. Jay Nixon for signing a bill into law that provides a temporary surcharge increase to address a shortfall in the Second Injury Fund.
Wash. AG announces Medicaid settlements with two Bellevue women
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit announced diversion agreements Wednesday with two Bellevue women who allegedly falsified timesheets as paid caregivers under the Medicaid program.
Md. high court, in ruling, refuses to do away with contributory negligence
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) -- Maryland's high court, in a ruling earlier this week, declined to do away with the state's long-established common law principle of contributory negligence.
Report: Coakley weighing run for governor
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley reportedly is considering a run for governor next year.
Wyo. AG confirmed to federal appeals court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Wyoming Attorney General Gregory Phillips is now a federal appeals court judge.
Maryland courts adopt new rules for protecting private data in civil cases
Under a new rule effective this month, individuals filing documents related to civil actions in Maryland courts must exclude unnecessary private information, such as Social Security numbers or other identification numbers.
Wis. SC: Volunteer firefighter not entitled to immunity in personal injury lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court said in a ruling Tuesday that a volunteer firefighter who drove through a red light and ended up colliding with another vehicle is not immune from being sued.
Report: Millett would take major pay cut if confirmed to D.C. Circuit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- If confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Patricia Millett would see a sizable drop in pay, according to reports.
N.Y. AG obtains $950,000 settlement from allegedly self-dealing National Arts Club leaders
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $950,000 settlement Wednesday with the former president of the National Arts Club to resolve allegations of self-dealing and breach of fiduciary duty.
Conn. AG announces ruling against Apple in eBook price-fixing matter
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced Wednesday that a federal judge ruled that Apple Inc. violated state and federal law by conspiring to fix prices in the market for electronic books.
Ohio AG announces order against charity
BRYAN, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit and a temporary restraining order Tuesday against a Williams County-based charity and its principals for allegedly violating state charitable and securities laws.
Wisconsin AG obtains judgment against Wisconsin Electric Power Company
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a judgment Tuesday against Wisconsin Electric Power Company to resolve allegations of environmental violations that occurred during the construction of a retention pond.