News from 2013
N.Y. AG announces settlement with car dealer
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement on Wednesday with a Westchester auto dealer that allegedly added a bogus $499 administrative fee to the purchase price of used vehicles.
Son of Ky. governor to run for attorney general
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) -- Andy Beshear, son of Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, filed papers Thursday to run for state attorney general in 2015.
Washington, Ohio AGs sue address change site
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office filed a lawsuit Wednesday against an Ohio-based internet company for allegedly failing to disclose service charges and failing to refund customers.
Report: Johnson & Johnson could settle hip replacement lawsuits for $4 billion
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) -- Johnson & Johnson has agreed to settle thousands of lawsuits over defective all-metal replacement hips for up to $4 billion, according to reports this week.
Okla. AG now seeking U.S. SC review of regional haze lawsuit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said Thursday he intends to seek U.S. Supreme Court review of the state's regional haze lawsuit against the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Defense bar wants U.S. SC to review cases over front-loading washers sold by Sears, Whirlpool
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to review two cases involving front-loading washing machines.
Ecuadorian SC halves damages against Chevron
QUITO, Ecuador (Legal Newsline) -- Ecuador's Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a $9.5 billion damage claim against Chevron Corp., but dismissed the $9 billion punitive damage award against the oil giant.
Iowa judge upholds mortgage registry's right to notice
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Legal Newsline) -- In a ruling last month, an Iowa district court judge said MERS, the national mortgage registry, is entitled to receive a notice of the right to redeem.
Maryland's chief judge tours local courts amid resource concerns
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera recently visited St. Mary's and Calvert County courts as part of her ongoing statewide tour.
U.S. House passes FACT Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the FACT Act, which would require more transparency from asbestos trusts, after sometimes heated debate earlier in the day.
U.S. SC hears arguments in case over whistleblower protections
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a case questioning who is protected from retaliation after reporting a company's wrongdoing.
House members debate FACT Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Members of both parties in the U.S. House of Representatives debated the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act and proposed amendments Wednesday afternoon.
Wis. looking to change the way it selects SC chief justice
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bill that would change the way the state Supreme Court's chief justice is selected.
Iowa AG to seek ninth term
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) -- Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced Wednesday he plans to seek a ninth term as the state's top lawyer in 2014.
Kansas AG announces consent judgment with Missouri company over No-Call Act
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Tuesday that a Missouri lawn service will pay $10,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Kansas No-Call Act.
Illinois AG warns of temporary driver's license scam
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued a consumer warning Tuesday about scams related to the rollout of the Illinois Secretary of State's Temporary Visitor's Driver's License program.
CA Technologies to pay $11 million in multi-state, federal settlement
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a multi-state and federal settlement Tuesday with the New York-based CA Technologies Inc. to resolve allegations it overcharged government customers for software maintenance plans.
Pa. House members introduce merit selection bill for appointing state judges
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) -- Two members of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives introduced legislation Tuesday that would establish a merit-based system for appointing statewide judges.