News from 2013
Lead paint plaintiffs' victory may bring unintended consequences
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- California and its residents will face unintended consequences if 10 cities and counties win their lawsuit over the presence of lead paint in older homes, says Tony Dias, a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Jones Day, who became involved with the case when it began in 2000.
House panel approves bill aimed at reducing frivolous lawsuits
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved a bill aimed at reducing the number of frivolous lawsuits plaguing the nation's legal system.
Report: D.C. Circuit nominee Wilkins sails through Senate committee hearing
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Robert Leon Wilkins, one of three nominees for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday.
Maryland names new circuit administrative judges
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has announced the appointment of two new circuit administrative judges.
Hecht named Texas SC's next chief justice
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) -- Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Justice Nathan Hecht as the Texas Supreme Court's next chief justice.
Mass. AG announces $36.1 million settlement with Barclays
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a $36.1 million assurance of discontinuance on Monday with Barclays Bank PLC to resolve allegations of unfair securitization practices.
Illinois AG files lawsuit against Safeguard for allegedly illegal eviction practices
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Safeguard Properties LLC for allegedly engaging in illegal eviction practices against struggling Illinois homeowners.
Kentucky AG praises FDA for adding pregnancy warnings to opioid painkillers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway lauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday for adding a pregnancy warning to extended release or long acting opioid analgesics.
Iowa AG announces agreement with California online merchant
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced a $252,167.42 agreement Friday with a California-based online company to resolve allegations that it enrolled unknowing Iowans in a membership program.
Massachusetts AG announces settlement with shellfish processor
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a settlement on Monday with a New Bedford shellfish processing company to resolve allegations its workers failed to receive overtime wages.
Report: Frosh first to file in Md. AG race
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) -- Maryland Sen. Brian Frosh is the first to file papers to run for state attorney general.
Survey: Doctors believe Texas' professional liability climate has improved
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) -- Doctors believe Texas' professional liability climate has improved in the last 10 years, according to a survey by the Texas Medical Association.
Survey: Majority of new law school graduates agree with Obama, favor two-year idea
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- A majority of newly minted law graduates agree with President Barack Obama's recent comments that law schools should consider cutting out the third year, according to a survey.
Chevron wants fraud trial to be held in two parts; says it's prepared to drop damages claims
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- In motions filed earlier this week, Chevron Corp. said it is prepared to drop its claim for money damages against two Ecuadorians and their U.S. lawyer.
W.Va. AG applauds FDA's decision to require new labels on opioid-based prescriptions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is right in its decision to change safety labels on extended-release and long-acting opioid analgesics.
Senate panel holds hearing on bill to create new federal judgeships
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A hearing on legislation that would create 91 new federal judgeships in two federal circuits and 32 federal districts across 21 states was held Tuesday before a U.S. Senate subcommittee.
Okla. lawmakers send two dozen tort reform bills to governor following five-day session
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) -- Gov. Mary Fallin on Tuesday applauded state lawmakers for quickly passing a series of measures to rewrite Oklahoma's tort reform system.
Mediation between NFL players, Riddell continues
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) -- The recent $765 million settlement reached between the NFL and the former players who sued over concussion related injuries may have been, as the mediator termed it, "historic," but the move still requires approval by the federal judge who was assigned to oversee the multidistrict litigation.
California AG announces settlement with veterans charity
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced a settlement Friday with a hospitalized veterans charity to resolve allegations that the charity's officers improperly diverted funds.
Wisconsin AG announces $30,000 judgment against mine operator
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a judgment Monday against a Clark County-based non-metallic mine operator for allegedly operating without stormwater discharge permits.