News from 2013
Maryland Judiciary updates webpage for Constitution Day learning
In recognition of Constitution Day on September 17, the Maryland Judiciary has refreshed its interactive webpage to facilitate learning about the United States Constitution and Maryland's Constitution.
Former lead paint, pigment manufacturers say Calif. plaintiffs failed to prove their case
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- The defendants in a six-week trial over lead paint -- one-time paint and pigment manufacturers -- contend, in filings late Friday, that the plaintiffs have not proven their case.
Report: Feds clear Utah AG, Shurtleff
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) -- A federal investigation into embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow has wrapped up, with no charges being brought against the state's top lawyer.
Report: Mo. House Speaker confirms plans for AG run
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) -- Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones said he intends to run for state attorney general in 2016.
New York discusses fifth anniversary of financial meltdown
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman discussed progress made in the last two years Friday in holding certain entities responsible for the misconduct that caused the global financial crisis.
Washington AG announces $1.2 million settlement in timeshare case
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the settlement Thursday of a timeshare consumer protection case involving at least 1,500 Washington consumers.
Wisconsin AG announces environmental settlement with Agro Distribution
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a $774,000 settlement Thursday with Agro Distribution LLC to resolve allegations related to environmental cleanup funds.
N.Y. AG committed to fighting federal quotas in fishing industry
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman joined Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday to call on the U.S. Department of Commerce to reassess regulations related to legal quotas of summer flounder.
R.I. AG warns consumers about car wrap scam
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin warned consumers Thursday about a possible car wrap scam.
Md. AG to kick off campaign for governor later this month
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) -- Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler will kick off his campaign for governor later this month.
Report: Bill proposed to lower retirement age for Kan. appeals court, SC judges
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) -- A Kansas lawmaker has proposed a bill that would lower the retirement age for state Court of Appeals judges and state Supreme Court justices from 75 to 65.
Kan. governor's chief counsel confirmed to state Court of Appeals
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) -- Last week, the Kansas Senate confirmed Gov. Sam Brownback's nomination of attorney Caleb Stegall to fill a vacancy on the state's Court of Appeals.
Del. SC: Former Countrywide shareholders can't pursue federal lawsuit
DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) -- The Delaware Supreme Court ruled this week that former Countrywide Financial Corp. shareholders can't pursue a federal lawsuit filed against the mortgage lender's directors and officers before it was acquired by Bank of America Corp.
Neb. AG sued in federal court for trying to stop patent troll
OMAHA, Neb. (Legal Newsline) -- Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning, who in July initiated an investigation into whether patent infringement enforcement efforts by a Texas law firm violate Nebraska law, now is being sued by the company that hired the firm.
N.Y. AG announces settlement with Sears over refund policy
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement Thursday with Sears, Roebuck and Co. to resolve allegations that the company used a deceptive refund policy.
Ohio AG announces order to close Shadyside business
SHADYSIDE, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Belmont County Prosecutor Chris Berhalter announced an order Thursday to close a Shadyside business for allegedly selling synthetic drugs.
Groups urge U.S. SC to protect foreign defendants' right to federal forum
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A Washington D.C.-based legal foundation is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the right of out-of-state business defendants to a federal forum in a mass action that, it contends, was strategically filed by Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood.
S.D. AG warns residents about door-to-door scams
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warned South Dakotans and local business owners Thursday about transient vendors targeting the state with door-to-door scams.
Maryland AG urges members of closed martial arts facility to submit refund claims
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler encouraged consumers Thursday who bought memberships to a recently closed martial arts facility to file a refund claim with his Consumer Protection Division.
N.Y. AG announces order against major tobacco companies
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Thursday that a panel of arbitrators threw out an $800 million claim brought by major tobacco companies against New York state.