News from 2013
Legal group calls on U.S. SC to protect copyright owners' right of public performance
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A Washington, D.C.-based legal foundation is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling that, it contends, threatens to legitimize a business model based entirely on the "unauthorized, for-profit exploitation of the copyrighted works of others."
Interest groups contend Republicans 'abusing' Senate rules in blocking judicial nominees
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Special interest groups decried Senate Republicans for holding up the nomination of Cornelia "Nina" Pillard to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Tuesday.
Asbestos bill foes speak out
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act (FACT Act), set for a vote Wednesday in the U.S. House of Representatives, "was written for the asbestos industry, not us," said Linda Reinstein, president, CEO and co-founder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization during a telephone press conference.
Senate Republicans block second D.C. Circuit nominee
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Senate Republicans again have blocked one of President Barack Obama's nominees to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Texas AG praises American Airlines merger settlement
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott praised the settlement Tuesday between American Airlines, U.S. Airways and multiple states that will merge the companies and maintain daily flight service in Texas communities.
31 AGs urge smartphone industry to protect consumers
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced Tuesday that 31 attorneys general signed a letter urging three leading smartphone manufacturers to increase consumer protection.
Vermont AG announces $1.6 million in cramming case
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell announced settlements Tuesday that will recover more than $900,000 for Vermonters for allegedly unauthorized payments on their landline phone bills.
House members back legal foundation's lawsuit over individual mandate
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A Sacramento, Calif.-based public interest legal organization is being backed by several dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives in its challenge to President Barack Obama's health care law.
Va. AG race continues to go back and forth; Herring now leads with 117 votes
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- Democrat Mark Herring currently is leading Republican Mark Obenshain in the ongoing race for Virginia attorney general, according to the state Board of Elections.
Ohio SC decides to end class-action status of windshield case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- The Ohio Supreme Court ruled last week that a class-action lawsuit alleging that an insurance company did not disclose the option to replace damaged windshields to its policyholders does not meet the legal requirements for a class action.
WVAJ president says personal injury lawyers holding nursing homes accountable
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Va. AG race even tighter; Obenshain leading by just 17 votes
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- The race for Virginia attorney general is even tighter, with only 17 votes dividing Republican Mark Obenshain and Democrat Mark Herring.
District attorney who brought suit over controversial budget bill running for Wis. AG
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- Last week, Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne announced he is running for Wisconsin attorney general.
Illinois AG announces interim agreement with Citgo
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow have announced an interim agreement ordering Citgo Petroleum Corp. to investigate an October refinery fire.
Nebraska AG warns of tech support scams
LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) - Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning has issued an alert about computer tech support scams that actually leave victims more vulnerable to malware.
Head of legal reform institute says asbestos claims bill will help, not hurt
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform says the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act will neither interfere with nor delay asbestos victims' ability to file legitimate lawsuits or trust claims.
S.D. AG issues warning about blizzard disaster charity scam
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has warned South Dakotans of scams exploiting blizzard victims from South Dakota.
N.C. federal court sides with MERS, bank in lawsuit alleging fraud
GREENVILLE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge in North Carolina has sided with MERS, the national mortgage registry, and JPMorgan Chase Bank in a lawsuit filed by a North Carolina homeowner who claimed fraud.
Former Mich. assistant AG sues Cox, Schuette over termination
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) -- A former Michigan assistant attorney general, accused of harassing a gay University of Michigan student body president, is now suing former Attorney General Mike Cox and current Attorney General Bill Schuette for his "unlawful termination."
