News from 2013
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.
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.