News from April 2014
N.D. AG says Minn. law violates U.S. Constitution
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem announced a ruling on Friday against Minnesota's Next Generation Energy Act.
Texas trial lawyers open checkbooks for Braley's Senate run
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - It seems U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley's past remarks warning that a "farmer" could be the next chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee reached the ears of Texas trial lawyers.
The Budd Company files for bankruptcy, asbestos cases stayed
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - An auto parts manufacturer based in Michigan and named in asbestos lawsuits has filed for the protection under Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
RNC sues IRS for withholding tax records
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - On Tuesday, the last day to file taxes, the Republican National Committee filed a lawsuit against the IRS for withholding records sought by the RNC's 2013 Freedom of Information Act request.
Texas governor candidate Davis to give keynote at Texas Black Expo
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis, the Democratic candidate for governor, will give the keynote address at the Texas Black Expo this summer.
Long Island developers banned from selling condos
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Maryland high schools compete in mock trial state championship
Two Maryland high schools are set to compete in the Maryland Court of Appeals for the 2014 Mock Trial State Championship on Friday, April 25.
Teva settles patent litigation with Pfizer over generic of Celebrex
JERUSALEM (Legal Newsline) -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., the world's largest maker of generic medications, announced Thursday that its U.S. subsidiary has entered into a settlement with Pfizer Inc. over Teva's generic version of Celebrex.
Ohio plaintiffs attorney unhappy with changes to asbestos claim rules
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - As some Wisconsin asbestos attorneys look forward to what they can expect from changes the new asbestos transparency bill creates, Ohio plaintiffs' attorney Tony Gallucci said his state's similar bill passed in 2012 takes control of their own cases away from claimants.
Asbestos losses likely to continue to 'bleed through' insurers' earnings, report says
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A recent report detailing the impact of asbestos liability on insurance companies shows a steady loss of $2 billion annually that doesn't appear to be slowing down.
Astellas settles False Claims Act suit over Mycamine for $7.3M
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A $7.3 million settlement has been reached with drugmaker Astellas Pharma US Inc. over claims that it violated the False Claims Act by illegally marketing the antifungal drug Mycamine to children.
Patent troll bill sent to Tenn. governor's desk; could be signed into law by month's end
NASHVILLE (Legal Newsline) -- Tennessee lawmakers this week sent legislation allowing any state business or resident to sue if threatened by a so-called "patent troll" to Gov. Bill Haslam.