News from 2013
Bondi obtains asset freeze against Nationwide Pools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) -- Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday her office has obtained an order against Nationwide Pools Inc., freezing the company's assets and enjoining it from participating in the pool construction and remodeling business.
Koster announces $38,000 settlement with hospice company
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) -- Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster reached an agreement Wednesday with Kendallwood Hospice Company to return funds that were held for a Kansas City-area veterans organization.
Wash. AG files lawsuit against Grocery Manufacturers Association
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Grocery Manufacturers Association for allegedly violating state campaign disclosure laws when opposing Initiative 522.
Report: Former Pa. SC justice refuses to write apology letters
PITTSBURGH (Legal Newsline) -- Former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin, who was convicted of corruption, refuses to write letters of apology to members of her staff and family members.
Report: Federal courts to receive additional funding under budget deal
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The country's federal courts will receive $51 million in additional funding under a deal reached by Congress late Wednesday.
Poll: Majority of voters still think Utah AG should resign
PROVO, Utah (Legal Newsline) -- Survey results released last week show that a majority of Utah voters still think Attorney General John Swallow should resign.
Report: Wis. lawmaker joins race for AG
MILWAUKEE (Legal Newsline) -- Wisconsin lawmaker Jon Richards has joined the race for state attorney general.
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.