News from June 2013
Ohio AG warns of traveling contractor scams after storms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers about traveling contractors who could try to take advantage of homeowners who need assistance after recent, severe storms.
Mo. AG settles with website backup service
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement Thursday with the Vancouver, Washington-based website backup firm DNS Services, which allegedly engaged in deceptive advertising in Missouri.
Wisconsin AG files action against Chicago-based debt settlement company
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a lawsuit Thursday against a Chicago-based debt settlement company and its principals for allegedly charging exorbitant upfront fees and violating other state laws.
S.D. AG assembles consumer protection stakeholders to review current law
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday that a group of stakeholders were asked to participate in a workgroup to evaluate the current state statutes related to consumer protection.
Defense lawyers want U.S. SC to take up case over medical device preemption
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A group of defense lawyers, in an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this week, argued that the court should take up a case over the Medical Device Amendments to the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Figures show medical malpractice case filings in Pa. down again
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) -- According to figures released last week by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, the number of medical malpractice case filings in the state continue to decline.
Ala. SC agrees to hear oral arguments in case over 'innovator liability'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) -- The Alabama Supreme Court has agreed to reconsider a ruling it made in January, holding that a brand-name drug maker can be held liable for injuries from a generic version.
Report: O'Connor calls for merit selection, retention of Pa. judges
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) -- Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, in remarks at a Philadelphia Bar Association award presentation this week, spoke out against the state's election of judges.
Superior court judge nominated to vacant seat on Pa. SC
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has selected state Superior Court President Judge Correale Stevens to temporarily fill former state Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin's seat on the bench.
U.S. SC says human genes can't be patented
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled mostly against a Utah-based molecular diagnostic company in its attempt to patent a pair of genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer.
N.Y. AG announces recovery of $2.5 million in Medicaid scheme
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement Wednesday with the estate of a late nursing home owner who allegedly paid kickbacks to a social worker to steer patients to her facility.
Indiana AG files licensing complaints against pharmacy
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced licensing complaints Thursday against the Terre Haute-based Hoosiers Prescription Shop and its owner for allegedly selling excessive amounts of oxycodone to out-of-state patients.
N.Y. AG announces $3.1 million court decision against fundraising firm
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $3.1 million court decision Wednesday against a professional fundraising firm and its principal for allegedly defrauding the public out of millions of dollars.
Ohio AG announces suit against Canton e-commerce company
CANTON, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit on Wednesday against a Canton-based e-commerce business and its owner for allegedly failing to deliver products to hundreds of consumers around the nation.
Indiana AG settles with sports memorabilia store owner
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced an $8,550 settlement Wednesday with a Carmel-based sports memorabilia store that allegedly failed to deliver merchandise to customers.
Report: Cook County sheriff won't be running for Ill. AG
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) -- Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said this week he plans to run for re-election, ruling out a possible run for Illinois attorney general.
Former La. AG looking into Dole Food board in CEO's $1.5B bid to buy company
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) -- Former Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti Jr. and his law firm, Kahn Swick & Foti LLC, announced this week that they have launched an investigation into Dole Food Company Inc.'s board of directors.
Report: Former Utah AG leaves law firm, starts consulting business
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) -- After only five months, former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has parted ways with a national law firm and started his own business.
Report: Utah gov. says if embattled AG worked for him, he would be fired
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) -- Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said earlier this week that if Attorney General John Swallow, who is facing a growing list of legal troubles, worked for him, he would be fired.
Mont., Ore., Alaska AGs form coalition to oppose Internet sales tax bill
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) -- Montana Attorney General Tim Fox says he is against a proposed federal Internet sales tax bill that will force his state's businesses to collect the sales taxes of other states, counties and cities.