News from November 2013
Schneiderman announces $40,000 penalty against G.C. Environmental
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Thursday a $40,000 penalty against a Bay Shore, Long Island-based company that allegedly used deceptive practices to obtain business from Hurricane Sandy victims.
Coakley announces consent judgment with for-profit school
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Thursday announced a $425,000 consent judgment with a Brockton for-profit school to resolve allegations it made misleading statements about job placement numbers and its training programs.
Reed Smith partner joins lawsuit over D.C. AG election delay
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A partner in the Washington, D.C., law firm of Reed Smith is stepping in to fight the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Council over their decision to delay the District's attorney general election.
Ill. treasurer says state SC will side with lawmakers in pay lawsuit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) -- Illinois' state treasurer, Dan Rutherford, says he expects the state Supreme Court to rule against Gov. Pat Quinn in a lawsuit over lawmaker pay.
Wash. florist wants judge to dismiss AG's discrimination suit
PROSSER, Wash. (Legal Newsline) -- A Washington florist who allegedly violated the state's Consumer Protection Act by discriminating against a customer on the basis of his sexual orientation has asked a state judge to dismiss Attorney General Bob Ferguson's lawsuit against her.
Third D.C. Circuit nominee clears Senate panel hurdle
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Robert Leon Wilkins, President Barack Obama's third pick for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, made it out of a Senate committee Thursday.
Ridge, Rendell throw support behind Pa. SC chief justice
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) -- Two former Pennsylvania governors said Thursday they support state Supreme Court Chief Justice Ron Castille's retention.
Anne Arundel students learn about life choices through court education program
Nearly 100 high school students from Anne Arundel County are set to participate in an educational program at the District Court on Thursday, November 7.