News from May 2013
N.C. AG opposes Senate proposal to move SBI
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper stated his opposition Monday to a state Senate budget proposal that would remove most of the State Bureau of Investigation under the state's executive branch.
Colo. AG announces indictment against Quantum Title
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced Tuesday that a statewide grand jury indicted Quantum Title Tuesday after the company allegedly defrauded investors of more than $3 million before getting caught.
Ala. AG warns of unscrupulous security service practices
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange joined with members of the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure on Wednesday to warn customers of unscrupulous practices by security product sellers.
Report: Ill. House GOP leader considering bid for AG
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) -- Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross is reportedly considering a run for state attorney general.
Report: Former Ohio AG applies to have law license reinstated
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has applied to have his law license reinstated after serving a six-month suspension.
Tort reform group commends Ala. lawmakers on contingency fee measure
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A national tort reform group applauded Alabama lawmakers Wednesday for passing legislation designed to provide transparency and limitations on state contracts with private attorneys.
Los Angeles voters back amendment to overturn Citizens United
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) -- Add Los Angeles to the growing list of cities and states calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allowed unrestricted campaign spending by corporations.
Report: Legal watchdog groups call out La. AG for pay-to-play system
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) -- Legal watchdog groups are calling out Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell for giving out lucrative state contracts to top campaign donors.
House panel passes asbestos trusts transparency bill
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday passed legislation requiring more transparency from asbestos trusts.
State senator wins GOP nomination for Va. AG
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- State Sen. Mark Obenshain has won the GOP nomination for Virginia attorney general.
Federal court dismisses wrongful foreclosure lawsuit against mortgage registry, others
SPOKANE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge earlier this month ruled in favor of the national mortgage registry known as MERS and its co-defendants in a lawsuit alleging wrongful foreclosure and violations of Washington's Consumer Protection Act.
Ala. AG applauds measure to regulate, limit use of contingency fees in state litigation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) -- Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange on Tuesday praised the passage of legislation designed to provide transparency and limitations on state contracts with private attorneys.
Mass. AG announces $50,000 settlement with ATM provider
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a settlement Monday with an ATM provider to resolve allegations that it failed to post disclosure notices on certain machines.
Mo. AG sues Polk Co. developer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit against a Polk County real estate developer on Monday for alleged violations of the state's Clean Water Law.
Mo. AG settles with Camden Co. businesses over wastewater lagoon
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement Monday with multiple Camden County businesses to resolve allegations of the unpermitted operation and use of a wastewater lagoon.
S.D. AG releases testing results for ignition interlock device
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released the testing results Monday for the use of ignition interlock devices, which were added to the 24/7 Sobriety Program in October.
Mo. AG files clean water suit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit on Monday against the owner of a Ralls County mobile home park for allegedly violating the state's Clean Water Law.
U.S. asks federal court to deny S&P's motion to dismiss fraud lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Department of Justice, in a filing Monday, asked a federal court not to dismiss its lawsuit against The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. and its subsidiary Standard & Poor's Rating Services.
U.S. SC: Woman can seek lawyers' fees from government in lawsuit over vaccine
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court, in a ruling Monday, agreed with a federal appeals court that an untimely petition under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act can garner an award of attorney's fees.
Calif. AG announces agreement with Tesoro to monitor gas prices, protect jobs
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced an agreement on Friday with Tesoro to preserve jobs for Californians, prevent gas price spikes and make environmental improvements.