News from June 2013
N.J. AG: High school agrees to revise admissions practices for students with disabilities
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) -- Acting New Jersey Attorney General John Hoffman announced Tuesday that the Cape May County Technical School District has agreed to revise admission practices for the Cape May Technical High School to make the process more equitable for students with disabilities.
Ohio AG says order upheld to revoke D&L Energy permits
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on Monday announced a ruling that the Youngstown-based D&L Energy cannot keep its injection well permits.
Maine AG issues consumer alert about overpriced deed processing notices
AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) -- Maine Attorney General Janet Mills issued a consumer warning Monday about an offer involving a deed processing notice that was mailed to Maine residents.
Ind. AG files lawsuits against two Florida-based foreclosure consultant companies
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) -- Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed lawsuits Tuesday against two Florida-based foreclosure consultant companies after they allegedly took $7,500 upfront from homeowners and failed to provide services or refunds.
Colo. SC: Trial courts need to be more 'hands-on' in managing discovery
DENVER (Legal Newsline) -- The Colorado Supreme Court, in a ruling this week, said state trial courts need to take a more "hands-on" role in managing discovery.
Report: U.S. SC review of NLRB recess appointments could stall Cordray's confirmation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court's decision this week to take up a case over President Barack Obama's recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board could further complicate Richard Cordray's confirmation as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Federal judge denies request for discovery stay in Chevron RICO case
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge this week denied a request by New York attorney Steven Donziger for a discovery stay in a fraud case filed by Chevron Corp. against him and two Ecuadorian rainforest residents.
State high court allows N.Y. AG's suit against former AIG execs to move forward
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- New York's highest court, in a ruling this week, allowed Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's lawsuit against ex-American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Maurice "Hank" Greenberg to move forward.
Multiple states agree to settlement with TIAA-CREF Life Insurance
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a multi-state, multi-agency settlement agreement with TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Company and its affiliates related to remitting payments to beneficiaries.
N.Y. AG lauds Supreme Court decision to uphold racial diversity in public universities
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman praised the U.S. Supreme Court for its decision Monday to preserve a principle that fosters racial diversity in public universities.
Wisconsin AG obtains judgment against Sani Enterprises
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a judgment Monday in an environmental lawsuit against Sani Enterprises LLC for alleged violations of state environmental laws.
Kansas AG's office sets new record for consumer protection recovery
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced on Monday that his Consumer Protection Division recovered more money for Kansans in 2012 than ever before in the history of the state.
Lawsuit alleges retailers Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie unlawfully collected zip codes
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, popular retail stores among young adults and women, are facing a possible class action lawsuit for allegedly and unlawfully collecting customer zip codes.
Retailers group: U.S. SC needs to rule against Obama recess appointments, stop NLRB's 'activist agenda'
ARLINGTON, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- One of the world's largest retail associations says it is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to take up a case over President Barack Obama's recess appointments, and is urging the court to rule against the administration.
Group of state AGs to FTC: Mobile cramming needs to stop
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The National Association of Attorneys General, in a letter and comments sent to the Federal Trade Commission Monday, said so-called "mobile cramming" needs to stop.
State GOP behind AG's plan to assess abortion regulation in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- The West Virginia Republican Party is backing efforts by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to assess abortion regulation in the state.
Ferguson joins other state AGs in wanting DOD to bolster military lending regulations
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and a group of 12 state attorneys general are urging the U.S. Department of Defense to bolster federal Military Lending Act regulations.
N.Y. AG applauds passage of nonprofit sector reform bill
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was joined by nonprofit leaders from across the state Saturday in celebrating Friday's passage of bipartisan legislation to overhaul laws governing the state's nonprofit sector.
Florida AG settles with publisher over allegedly deceptive practices
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a settlement Friday with a Connecticut-based book and DVD publishing company that allegedly engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices.
N.C. AG opposes ending state's pistol purchase permit program
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper warned the North Carolina House on Monday that ending the state's pistol purchase permit program would make it easier for criminals to buy guns legally.