News from 2013
Seattle hospital sues over state's new health insurance exchange
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) -- Seattle Children's Hospital has filed a lawsuit claiming the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner failed to ensure adequate network coverage in several health plans being sold through the state's new online insurance exchange.
Donziger files motion for new representation ahead of bench trial
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- New York attorney Steven Donziger, who is being sued by Chevron Corp. in a federal court for fraud, has filed a motion for new representation.
ABA president, others express concern over shutdown's effects on judiciary
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- American Bar Association President James Silkenat is calling on members of Congress to send a budget to the President.
Ind. AG, 15 school districts file suit over health care law's IRS regulation
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) -- Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and 15 school districts have filed a lawsuit against the federal Internal Revenue Service, challenging a new IRS regulation that they argue penalizes state employers.
Wis. Senate sends AG 'sunshine' legislation to governor
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- The Wisconsin Senate has passed legislation aimed at bringing transparency to the state's hiring of private sector attorneys on a contingency fee basis.
Garlock lawyers say plaintiffs' firm concealed exposure and 'implanted memories' to increase fees
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - For weeks during the bankruptcy trial of Garlock Sealing Technologies, lawyers representing the manufacturer called former attorneys who represented the company and other witnesses to testify about what they allege were underhandedness and fraud on the part of plaintiff attorneys in asbestos-related lawsuits.
N.Y.C. Bar Association backs proposal to raise mandatory retirement age to 80
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- The New York City Bar Association says it supports a proposal on the state's Nov. 5 ballot to amend the New York Constitution to raise the mandatory retirement age to 80 for state Court of Appeals judges and Supreme Court justices.
Ala. AG warns consumers of fraudulent collection scams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) -- Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange warned consumers Monday about recurring scams in which consumers are asked to send money as a fee to receive prizes or to pay a supposed debt.
Gansler reaches settlement with website operator
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) -- Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced Monday a settlement with a Florida man who ran a website that allegedly posted deceptive criminal histories online.
U.S. SC declines to hear Toyota appeal in lawsuits over Prius brakes
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by Toyota Motor Corp. in lawsuits over the anti-lock brake systems in its Prius cars.
Wash. AG announces global cybersecurity awareness campaign
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and the Better Business Bureau serving Western Washington, Oregon and Alaska announced Monday a new campaign to protect digital citizens from cyber crime.
N.J. AG announces $130,000 settlement with work-at-home company
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced Monday a $130,000 settlement with a work-at-home company and its owner for allegedly operating a scam.
Survey: Majority of Va. voters prefer McAuliffe over Cuccinelli
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- Democrat Terry McAuliffe has the edge over Virginia Attorney General and Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the race for governor, according to survey results released last week.
Report: Cooper tells crowd he plans to run for governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) -- North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper is all but in for governor in 2016.
Shutdown delays vote on D.C. Circuit nominee, others
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The government shutdown has delayed a committee vote on Robert Leon Wilkins, President Barack Obama's third nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
U.S. SC declines to hear Scruggs' appeal
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by disgraced Mississippi attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs.
Wis. AG won't seek re-election
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he will not seek a third term as the state's top lawyer.
Koster files lawsuit against Pa.-based telemarketer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) -- Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit Friday against a Pennsylvania-based telemarketer and its manager for allegedly engaging in multiple violations of the state's no call law.
Ohio AG to start enforcing Internet sweepstakes cafe law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said Thursday his office will begin enforcing the state's new Internet sweepstakes cafe law.
Coakley warns homeowners about deed collection services
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley warned state residents Friday about companies seeking money to obtain a copy of a deed to a home.