News from June 2013
Ala. AG unveils Arrive Alive anti-texting and driving effort
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange joined with U-Haul and the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Monday to present the "Arrive Alive: Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks!" program meant to raise awareness of the dangers of texting and driving.
Michigan off-reservation gambling case to be heard by USSC
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced Monday that arguments will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the state's legal challenge of allegedly illegal off-reservation gambling in Vanderbilt.
State AGs pitted against each other in potential fight over greenhouse gas emissions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with 20 other state attorneys general, is asking the Environmental Protection Agency not to enter into settlement talks with a group of states and various environmental groups.
U.S. SC to consider case over Obama's NLRB recess appointments
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if President Barack Obama's recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board are unconstitutional.
Illinois judge rules against online travel companies, says they're underpaying city taxes
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) -- A Cook County judge said in a ruling Friday that online travel companies are not paying the city of Chicago enough in taxes.
Wash. AG challenging PacifiCorp electric rate increases
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is challenging electric rate increases proposed by PacifiCorp, which operates in the state as Pacific Power and Light Company.
Coakley reaches $40,000 settlement with life insurer
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Friday a $40,000 settlement with a life insurance company to resolve allegations that it provided erroneous information to consumers.
Colo. AG announces order against allegedly 'disreputable' air duct cleaning company
DENVER (Legal Newsline) -- Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced Friday that his office obtained a temporary restraining order against an air-duct cleaning company and its owners after they allegedly engaged in false advertising.
R.I. AG comments on mortgage settlement compliance report
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin responded Wednesday to a recently-released compliance report of the nation's five largest mortgage service providers with the National Mortgage Settlement.
Mich. AG lauds Senate for passing public safety legislation
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) -- Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette on Thursday praised the Michigan Senate for passing two public safety initiatives that would protect women and school children.
Report: Law professor officially joins Mich. AG race
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) -- Michigan State University law professor Mark Totten has officially joined the race to become the state's next top lawyer.
Food companies sued in federal court over high fructose corn syrup
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) -- A group of food companies are being sued in a New York federal court over allegations that their product, the highly controversial high fructose corn syrup, is linked to type 2 diabetes and that they failed to warn consumers of its possible dangers.
U.S. SC sides with American Express in lawsuit over forced arbitration
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-3 ruling Thursday, said corporations can force arbitration on small businesses and individuals, even when it can be proven that the forced arbitration clause in the contract is too costly or inherently unfair.
Obama nominates three to serve on Calif., N.C. federal courts
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- President Barack Obama made three nominations to two different federal courts Thursday, in an effort to fill three judicial emergencies.
R.I. Assembly OKs AG's legislation banning certain synthetic drugs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) -- The Rhode Island General Assembly has approved legislation backed by Attorney General Peter Kilmartin placing synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones on the highly-regulated Schedule I drug list.
Report: Utah lawmakers vote to investigate AG Swallow
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) -- Utah lawmakers have voted to launch an investigation into Attorney General John Swallow and the growing list of allegations against him.
N.Y. AG settles with Long Island beverage distributor
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $300,000 settlement Thursday with a Long Island beverage distributor that allegedly failed to pay overtime wages to employees.
Fla. AG files lawsuit against pool builder
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's office filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a pool builder and its principals for allegedly violating Florida's Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Mass. AG urges DPU to reject WMECO's $20 million cost increase
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Thursday urged the Department of Public Utilities to reject a $20 million cost increase request by the Western Massachusetts Electric Company.
Missouri AG files lawsuit against defunct medical spa
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against a defunct Kansas City-based medical spa and its owner for allegedly failing to deliver services or offer refunds to customers.