News from 2013
Kentucky AG obtains ruling to allow case against MERS to proceed
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced Wednesday that a Franklin Circuit Court judge ruled that his office properly alleged Consumer Protection Act violations against MERSCORP Holdings Inc.
Wash. AG files lawsuit against allegedly deceptive charity
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a lawsuit Wednesday against a Mill Creek couple for allegedly running an illegal charity scam.
Updated: Pillard makes five women judges on D.C. Circuit; groups say she will 'strengthen' court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Cornelia "Nina" Pillard's confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit makes an unprecedented five women on the court.
Professor alleges Ga. AG, UGA officials sabotaged, defamed him
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) -- A University of Georgia professor is accusing state Attorney General Sam Olens and university officials of sabotaging his study abroad programs and defaming him.
Report: Two more localities given early start in Va. AG recount
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- Two more localities have been given a head start on the recount of the Virginia attorney general's race.
Watchdog groups petition Utah governor, want AG with no political ambitions
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) -- Two government watchdog groups hand-delivered a petition to Utah Gov. Gary Herbert Tuesday, asking the governor to appoint an interim attorney general who will not stand for re-election next November.
Jurors' decision in silica claim at odds with Mississippi judge
LAUREL, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - Jones County jurors rejected a sandblaster's silica claim eight months ago, but a judge's decision to give the plaintiff a second shot may yet result in a verdict against former sand supplier Dependable Abrasives.
Pillard confirmed to D.C. Circuit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Senate, in a late-night vote, confirmed Cornelia "Nina" Pillard to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Maryland's Chief Judge visits Harford County Courts
The leaders of Harford County's courts welcomed Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera on her visit to the local courts and facilities.
Conn. governor nominates appellate court judge to serve on state SC
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) -- Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy has made his fourth appointment to the state's high court, this time nominating an appellate court judge to serve.
Illinois AG files suit against former state vendor
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a former state vendor for allegedly misspending more than $8 million in taxpayer grant funding intended for at-risk children and their families.
Mass A.G opposes Columbia Gas rate increase request of $30.1 million
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley formally opposed a $30.1 million rate increase request Wednesday that was made by Columbia Gas, citing allegedly lavish spending practices.
Colorado AG files suit against debt collection companies
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced a lawsuit Wednesday against a debt collection company, its director and its affiliates, alleging they engaged in fraudulent practices to try to collect on outstanding debts.
IRS wants federal court to dismiss lawsuit over employer mandate delay
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) -- The federal government wants a lawsuit filed over a delay of the federal health care law's employer mandate to be tossed.
Report: Neb. AG has colon cancer
LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) -- Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning has colon cancer.
Pa. AG seeks dismissal from federal lawsuit over same-sex marriage ban
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, who has come under fire for not defending the state's Defense of Marriage Act, wants out of a separate lawsuit that challenges the same-sex marriage ban.
N.C. Democrat confirmed head of federal housing agency
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The Federal Housing Finance Authority has a new director.
Maryland's Chief Judge visits Cecil County courts during statewide tour
Cecil County Circuit Court and District Court judges, along with court personnel, had the opportunity to meet Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera during her visit to the county.
Report: Obenshain's lawyer mentions possibility of contesting Va. AG election
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- A lawyer for Mark Obenshain, the Republican candidate who requested a recount in the Virginia attorney general's race, mentioned the possibility of contesting the election in the state's General Assembly during a court hearing Monday.
N.J. AG reaches settlement with Idaho temp firm
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced a $27,800 settlement Monday with an Idaho-based temporary staffing firm that allegedly failed to properly register with the state after establishing New Jersey offices.