News from 2013
Obenshain requests recount in Va. AG contest
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- Republican Mark Obenshain has requested a recount in the Virginia attorney general's race.
D.C. campaign finance office changes position, says Zukerberg can continue AG campaign
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The District of Columbia's Office of Campaign Finance, which told a Washington, D.C., attorney last week to stop campaigning for attorney general, is now saying its previous order was unclear.
Chief Judge Barbera continues statewide court tour with Prince George's County visit
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera visited the Prince George’s County District Court as part of her ongoing statewide tour.
Report: Trump to file ethics complaint against N.Y. AG
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- Business magnate Donald Trump is expected to file a state ethics complaint against New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Tuesday.
Manufacturers, business groups challenge EPA debarment ruling
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) -- This week, a group of manufacturers joined other business groups in supporting BP's efforts to fight the federal Environmental Protection Agency's debarment ruling.
Christie nominates his chief of staff to be N.J.'s next AG
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) -- Gov. Chris Christie has nominated his chief of staff, Kevin O'Dowd, as New Jersey's next attorney general.
Missouri AG warns Mizzou fans to beware counterfeit tickets
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster warned Missourians Monday to be aware of the potential for counterfeit tickets for this Saturday's Southeastern Conference football championship game.
Conn. AG calls on hospital, staff to reach labor agreement
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen issued a statement Monday calling for the end of a labor dispute between the management and staff of the New London-based Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.
Wisconsin AG obtains judgment against gas station owner
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a $51,470.75 judgment Monday against a Milwaukee County gas station owner for allegedly violating state environmental laws.
Report: Zukerberg takes fight over delayed D.C. AG election back to lower court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The Washington, D.C., attorney who lost a challenge in federal court over the decision to delay the District's attorney general election filed a new complaint in the District of Columbia Superior Court last week.
U.S. SC declines to review online tax dispute
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear arguments in a challenge over whether online retailers must pay sales taxes to states, even if they're not physically located in the states.
Pa. lawmaker introduces resolution to impeach AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) -- A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a House resolution calling for the impeachment of state Attorney General Kathleen Kane.
U.S. SC declines to hear university's case over health care law
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a challenge to President Barack Obama's health care law by a private, Christian university.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against alleged text message spammer
ELYRIA, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit Tuesday against a Wellington man who allegedly sent unsolicited text messages to hundreds of thousands of consumers without their permission.
Minnesota AG settles with Herzing University
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson has announced a settlement with a Milwaukee-based, for-profit college to resolve allegations the school failed to obtain accreditation for one of its programs.
Wash. SC denies coverage to injured welder, says he's not a third party
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) -- The Washington Supreme Court ruled last week that a welder who worked as an independent contractor for a company cannot be covered for injuries he suffered on the job.
W.Va., nine other AGs ask U.S. SC to review case over FTC 'overreach'
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and nine other attorneys general want the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case they say will determine how states choose to protect citizens' health and safety.
Wis. SC to review case over failed water softener, four others
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept a handful of new cases for review, including one over property damage caused by a landlord-installed water softener.
Task force studies civil right to counsel for low-income Marylanders
A special task force in Maryland has embarked on a year-long study to assess the possibility of establishing a right to legal counsel for residents involved in specific civil disputes.
Arizona AG recovers $28,000 in judgment against auto repair company
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced a $28,000 consent judgment Wednesday against an Arizona auto repair company that allegedly recommended and performed unnecessary repairs.