News from October 2013
Thirty-one federal court facilities to be downsized
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Thirty-one federal court facilities will be downsized or closed as part of a nationwide program to reduce work space.
Former W.Va. lawmaker says Legislature intended for caps to apply to nursing homes
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Maryland Judiciary honors young artists promoting peace through art
On October 17, Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera of the Maryland Court of Appeals will host an event to honor young artists who have contributed their talents to promote peace.
Texas AG attempts to stop sale of online private information
PLANO, Texas (Legal Newsline) -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott objected in federal bankruptcy court Wednesday to the sale of the 43 million member database of online dating service True.com.
Koster asks EPA to reconsider Westlake Landfill decision
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) -- Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday asking the federal agency to reconsider its decision regarding Westlake Landfill.
Coakley files lawsuit against foreclosure relief groups
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against a group of businesses that allegedly solicited and spent more than $350,000 in illegal advance fees for purported foreclosure prevention services.
Former Alaska AG announces U.S. Senate bid
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (Legal Newsline) -- Former Alaska Attorney General Daniel S. Sullivan announced Tuesday he is running for U.S. Senate.
District attorney to run for Wis. AG
WAUKESHA, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel announced Monday he will run for attorney general.
Utah State Bar declines to prosecute AG
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) -- The Utah State Bar has closed its case against Attorney General John Swallow.
CEO asks U.S. SC to review case over contraceptive mandate
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The CEO of a Michigan-based company is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect his family's religious freedom and overturn a federal appeals court's decision requiring the company to provide contraceptive drugs to its employees.
Texas AG announces $10 million recovery in Medicaid fraud matter
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced the resolution on Tuesday of a civil Medicaid fraud case that will return more than $10 million to the state of Texas.
Wisconsin AG announces $85,000 judgment against RV resort owners
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a temporary judgment on Monday against the owners of a recreational vehicle resort and campground in Lodi.
Kansas AG announces $10,000 agreement with Wichita company
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced a $10,000 agreement on Monday with a Wichita company that allegedly violated the No-Call Act.
N.D. AG warns consumers about grandparent wire fraud scam
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem's Consumer Protection Division warned consumers Monday about a scam happening in North Dakota targeting senior citizens.
Iowa AG bars Arizona telemarking company from calling state residents
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has announced a court order against a Phoenix-based telemarketing company and its owner that will bar the company from making contact with Iowans.
N.H. AG announces $84,000 fine against salvage yard owner
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph Foster and Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Thomas Burack have announced an $84,000 court order against the owner of a salvage yard for alleged environmental violations.
U.S. SC to hear challenge to EPA's greenhouse gas regulations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the Obama administration's greenhouse gas regulations.
Federal courts to stay open this week; some judges fighting back
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Federal courts will remain open through Thursday, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Business groups ask U.S. SC to review securities class action litigation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Business groups are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case that, they argue, challenges a key precedent in securities class action cases.
Former U.S. attorneys, DOJ leaders endorse Texas AG candidate
McKINNEY, Texas (Legal Newsline) -- Ken Paxton, one of three Republicans vying to become Texas' next attorney general, received a slew of endorsements last week.