News from August 2014
New York AG reaches $1.56 million settlement with appliance retailer
Story CopyNEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $1.56 million settlement on Friday with a New Jersey appliance retailer and its principal owner to resolve allegations of failure to pay New York taxes.
Oregon AG files lawsuit against Oracle
Story CopySALEM, Ore.
Study: Patent law changes, high-volume plaintiffs make for more litigation
MENLO PARK, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A combination of a change in patent law and an increase in high-volume plaintiffs have caused a surge in patent litigation, a recent survey found.
Fla. gov. race: Crist continuing to lose ground to Scott
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Expected to win his party’s nomination Tuesday, former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist, who is now running as a Democrat, will be trailing current GOP Gov. Rick Scott heading into the general election, a new poll suggests.
Bank of America to pay $16.65 billion in multi-state, federal settlement
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler said Thursday a $16.65 billion multi-state and federal settlement has been reached with Bank of America and its two subsequent acquisitions to resolve allegations they unlawfully packaged securities containing toxic mortgages.
Indiana AG files lawsuit against ex-city employee, contractor
WARSAW, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former Warsaw city official and a pipe contractor who allegedly defrauded about $334,000 from the city.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against owner of garbage collection business
EATON, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Thursday his office has filed a lawsuit against the owner of a Preble County garbage collection and disposal business who allegedly failed to deliver services after accepting upfront payments.
Bank of America to pay $16.65 billion in multi-state, federal settlement
Story CopyBALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced a $16.65 billion multi-state and federal settlement on Thursday with Bank of America and two subsequent acquisitions to resolve allegations they unlawfully packaged securities containing toxic mortgages.
Indiana AG files lawsuit against ex-city employee, contractor
Story CopyWARSAW, Ind.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against owner of garbage collection business
Story CopyEATON, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit on Thursday against the owner of a Preble County garbage collection and disposal business who allegedly failed to deliver services after accepting upfront payments.
Federal Circuit revives antitrust claims accusing company of filing sham patent infringement lawsuit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has remanded a case that accused a patent holder of filing a sham infringement lawsuit and a sham citizen petition with a federal agency.
Calif. car dealer sues asbestos firm, calls its attorneys 'shakedown artists'
VISALIA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California car dealership has filed a lawsuit alleging malicious prosecution against the Keller, Fishback & Jackson law firm for refusing to release the dealership from an asbestos wrongful death case despite allegedly having no evidence proving causation or liability.
GOP candidates face financial disparity in California state elections
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – As Novembers nears, Democratic incumbents seeking re-election have armed themselves with millions of dollars, while their Republican counterparts continue to fall behind financially.
New Jersey AG reaches agreement with Atlantic County hotel
Story CopyNEWARK, N.J.
Wisconsin AG reaches $50,000 settlement with travel club companies
Story CopyMADISON, Wis.
New York AG reaches anti-discrimination agreement with Macy's
Story CopyNEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced an agreement with Macy's Retail Holdings Inc. on Wednesday that will address recent allegations of discrimination against minority customers.