News from 2013
DuPont agrees to settle with feds, W.Va. over alleged Clean Air Act violations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- This week, the federal Environmental Protection Agency announced that E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, otherwise known as DuPont, has agreed to settle alleged Clean Air Act violations at the company's Washington Works Facility.
Donziger, Ecuadorians file motion to strike former judge's testimony
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- The legal team for New York attorney Steven Donziger and the Ecuadorian defendants in Chevron Corp.'s fraud suit have filed a motion to strike the testimony of the company's key witness, former Ecuadorian judge Alberto Guerra.
Housing, civil rights groups continue to push for Watt's confirmation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Several groups, including housing and civil rights, are calling for U.S. Rep. Melvin Watt's swift confirmation as the new head of the Federal Housing Finance Authority.
Former NLRB member confirmed as board's general counsel
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Richard Griffin, a former member of the National Labor Relations Board, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as the board's general counsel.
Maryland's chief judge tours state courts addressing infrastructure concerns
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera recently visited the Circuit and District Courts in Allegany, Garrett, Frederick, and Washington counties.
Watt, Obama's nominee to head FHFA, could face road block
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- U.S. Rep. Melvin Watt's nomination to head the Federal Housing Finance Authority could be delayed even further.
Calif. businessman, in federal lawsuit, says he was duped by Donald Trump, Trump University
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) -- Business magnate Donald Trump is facing another lawsuit against him and his Trump University.
R.I. AG approves sale of Landmark to Prime
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced the approval Monday of the proposed sale of Landmark Medical Center and Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island to Prime Healthcare Services Inc. and its affiliates.
Pa. AG announces agreement with Geisinger Health System Foundation
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced an agreement Monday with Geisinger Health System Foundation to ensure regional access to quality and affordable healthcare in Mifflin and Juniata counties.
Delaware AG announces settlement with brokerage firm
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced a $70,077 settlement Monday with a brokerage firm that allegedly failed to make sure its agents were properly registered in Delaware and other states.
Reid files cloture on D.C. Circuit nominee
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed cloture Monday on the nomination of Patricia Millett to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
AGs urge Senate to block D.C. Circuit nominees, pass Court Efficiency Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The attorneys general of seven states are putting pressure on the U.S. Senate to stop President Barack Obama from "politicizing" the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Congressional candidate: Affirming $90M verdict against nursing home could hurt West Virginia
JenkinsCHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Three factors come into play when discussing the litigation environment in any state, said Evan Jenkins, a West Virginia state senator and executive director of the West Virginia State Medical Association.The first two, Jenkins explains, are frequency of lawsuits and average settlement amounts. The final factor - and what he believes became most relevant
Iowa attorney elected president of defense bar
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) -- Cedar Rapids attorney Mike Weston has been elected president of DRI -- The Voice of the Defense Bar.
Penn State to pay Sandusky victims nearly $60 million
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) -- Twenty-six victims of Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant football coach jailed for child molestation, have agreed to settle civil claims with the central Pennsylvania university for nearly $60 million, the school announced Monday.
Latinos want Calif. AG to investigate Herbalife for alleged predatory business practices
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) -- Latino civil rights activists want California Attorney General Kamala Harris to look into the alleged predatory business practices of a nutrition and supplements company that also has been accused of operating a pyramid scheme.
Minn. AG wants federal agency to investigate complaints against Humana
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) -- Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson has asked a federal agency to investigate and remedy complaints by the state's senior citizens about improper claims handling by Humana.
N.C. AG announces $31,000 agreement with travel promoter
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced a consent judgment Monday with a vacation promotion company that allegedly misled North Carolinians into paying deposits for purportedly free vacations.
N.Y. AG announces $300,000 Medicaid settlement with Michigan man
BELMONT, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has announced a $300,000 settlement with a Michigan man who allegedly billed Medicaid illegally for physician's services after fraudulently obtaining enrollment as a Medicaid provider.
New Hampshire AG files suit against online travel companies
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph Foster announced a lawsuit Friday against multiple online travel companies for allegedly failing to properly remit the full amount of meals and rooms taxes due on overnight accommodations.