News from 2013
Coakley announces consent judgment with for-profit school
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Thursday announced a $425,000 consent judgment with a Brockton for-profit school to resolve allegations it made misleading statements about job placement numbers and its training programs.
Reed Smith partner joins lawsuit over D.C. AG election delay
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A partner in the Washington, D.C., law firm of Reed Smith is stepping in to fight the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Council over their decision to delay the District's attorney general election.
Ill. treasurer says state SC will side with lawmakers in pay lawsuit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) -- Illinois' state treasurer, Dan Rutherford, says he expects the state Supreme Court to rule against Gov. Pat Quinn in a lawsuit over lawmaker pay.
Wash. florist wants judge to dismiss AG's discrimination suit
PROSSER, Wash. (Legal Newsline) -- A Washington florist who allegedly violated the state's Consumer Protection Act by discriminating against a customer on the basis of his sexual orientation has asked a state judge to dismiss Attorney General Bob Ferguson's lawsuit against her.
Third D.C. Circuit nominee clears Senate panel hurdle
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Robert Leon Wilkins, President Barack Obama's third pick for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, made it out of a Senate committee Thursday.
Ridge, Rendell throw support behind Pa. SC chief justice
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) -- Two former Pennsylvania governors said Thursday they support state Supreme Court Chief Justice Ron Castille's retention.
Anne Arundel students learn about life choices through court education program
Nearly 100 high school students from Anne Arundel County are set to participate in an educational program at the District Court on Thursday, November 7.
Senate GOP blocks Watt, Millett nominations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked the nominations of U.S. Rep. Melvin Watt to head the Federal Housing Finance Authority and Patricia Millett to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
N.J. AG announces $66,000 settlement with used car dealer
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced a $66,000 settlement Wednesday with a Paterson-based used car dealer to resolve allegations of misrepresenting the condition of vehicles it sold.
Washington AG reports progress on lawsuit against grocers group
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday that the Grocery Manufacturers Association recently reported $3.8 million in additional contributions against a measure requiring mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods.
Idaho AG announces settlement with White Hat Group
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a settlement Wednesday with a Boise-based company to resolve allegations the company and its owner engaged in the unauthorized practice of law.
N.Y. AG announces settlement to stop discrimination at mortuary school
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement Wednesday with a Syracuse mortuary school and its president to resolve allegations of sexual harassment of female students and pregnancy discrimination.
Retired SC justice among those to serve on N.J. bar association's judicial task force
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) -- A retired state Supreme Court justice is among those who will serve on a New Jersey State Bar Association task force formed to address the "ongoing threats" to the state's judicial independence.
Ga. AG picks lawyers for water lawsuit
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) -- Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and Attorney General Sam Olens announced this week the appointment of special assistant attorneys general to help defend the state in a lawsuit filed by neighboring Florida in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Va. AG candidates still in dead heat in newest poll
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- State Sen. Mark Herring, a Democrat, and fellow Sen. Mark Obenshain, a Republican, are in a dead heat in the race for Virginia attorney general, according to a new poll Monday.
Updated: Grassley's Court Efficiency Act has 17 GOP co-sponsors; bill still hasn't moved
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A total of 17 Senate Republicans now have signed on to U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley's proposed Court Efficiency Act.
Reid: GOP using 'convenient but flawed' arguments to hamstring D.C. Circuit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke on the importance of confirming Patricia Millett, one of President Barack Obama's nominees to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Tennessee AG announces agreement with Nashville auto dealer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper announced an agreement Wednesday with a Nashville auto dealer to resolve allegations of deceptive marketing in regards to a vehicle clearance event.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against operators of optical stores
TOLEDO, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit Tuesday against two Florida companies that operate Stanton Optical for allegedly engaging in multiple violations of state consumer laws.
R.I. AG files lawsuit against I-195 Commission
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission for allegedly violating the Rhode Island Open Meetings Act.