News from 2013
Report: Court stays apology letter portion of former Pa. SC justice's sentence pending appeal
PITTSBURGH (Legal Newsline) -- Former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin, who was convicted of corruption earlier this year, doesn't have to write letters of apology, a state Superior Court ruled Wednesday.
Update: Winner of Va. AG race might not be determined until December
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- With just 681 votes dividing Republican Mark Obenshain and Democrat Mark Herring, the Virginia attorney general's race is even more likely headed for a recount.
Attorneys awarded more than 600 times damages in Calif. case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court is being asked to review a lower court ruling that awarded $349,000 in attorney fees in a case that featured an award for emotional damages of $550.
Holder: Airlines must make concessions if they want to settle merger lawsuit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said this week American Airlines and US Airways must make some significant concessions if they want to settle the government's lawsuit over the proposed airline merger.
Congressman endorses Ariz. AG candidate Brnovich
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) -- U.S. Rep. Trent Franks, the head of Arizona's House delegation, is backing Mark Brnovich for Arizona attorney general.
10 AGs seek legislative help to fix ACA problems
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and nine other state AGs have sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius seeking legislative action to help alleviate problems implementing the Affordable Care Act.
Texas AG urges enhanced consumer protection for Obamacare navigators
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott sent a letter Wednesday encouraging the Texas Department of Insurance to enact new consumer protection and privacy requirements for Obamacare navigators.
Wisconsin AG announces Medicaid settlement with pharmaceutical wholesaler, publisher
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced an agreement Tuesday with a pharmaceutical wholesaler and a publisher to resolve allegations that they defrauded the state Medicaid program.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against used car dealer
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit Tuesday against a used car dealership and its owner for allegedly failing to deliver motor vehicle titles to buyers as required by law.
Delaware AG announces $139,900 agreement with developer
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced a settlement Tuesday with a Delaware developer that allegedly failed to complete certain amenities in a timely fashion at the Odessa National residential community.
Michigan AG announces $100,000 recovery for scam victims
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced the recovery Monday of about $100,000 in restitution for the victims of an investment scam targeting Michigan's Vietnamese community.
Report: Utah House investigator calls AG's missing data 'deeply worrisome'
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) -- The lead attorney for a House of Representatives investigation into Utah Attorney General John Swallow told a panel Tuesday that a large number of Swallow's electronic records are missing.
Supreme Court to hear Class Action Fairness case
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday is hearing arguments in a Mississippi case in which some say state Attorney General Jim Hood is trying to circumvent the federal Class Action Fairness Act.
W.Va. AG wants EPA to bring carbon emissions 'Listening Tour' to state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has asked the federal Environmental Protection Agency to include the state on the agency's "Listening Tour" related to proposed carbon emissions.
Update: Obenshain, Herring in dead heat for Va. AG
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- With nearly all of Virginia's voting precincts reporting, Republican Mark Obenshain is in a dead heat with Democrat Mark Herring for state attorney general.
Ind. AG: Outside counsel not authorized to represent state official in suit
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) -- Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller argues his office represents state officials and that outside counsel is not authorized to do so in a lawsuit filed by Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz.
Maryland Judiciary launches video series for self-represented litigants
The Maryland Judiciary has introduced a series of videos aimed at assisting individuals who represent themselves in court.
Va. AG race still close; Republican Obenshain leading
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- Republicans look poised to remain in control of the Virginia Attorney General's Office.
McAuliffe beats out Cuccinelli for Va. governor's seat
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- Terry McAuliffe, the former chairman of the Democratic Party, won the Virginia governor's seat Tuesday.
Iowa AG urges legislature to regulate e-cigarettes
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller urged the Iowa legislature Monday to address the regulation of electronic cigarettes in its laws and policies.