News from February 2014
CFPB oversight legislation clears U.S. House
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed legislation aimed at increasing oversight of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and reestablishing the bureau as an independent agency funded by Congress.
Small Texas company sues Cisco, others for patent infringement
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) -- Last week, Texas-based Crossroads Systems Inc. filed lawsuits against Cisco Systems Inc., NetApp Inc. and Quantum Corp. in federal court.
Crane Co. representative claims products were safe during Madison County asbestos trial
Madison County Courthouse
Republican challengers after Texas SC seats are not pro-tort reform, says TLR founder
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - While many contend Republicans and tort reform go hand-in-hand, one influential Texas businessman says the GOP challengers running against the incumbent Texas Supreme Court justices are not pro-tort reform.
Ky. Senate passes patent troll legislation
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) -- A measure introduced in the Kentucky legislature earlier this month that targets so-called "patent trolls" has cleared the Senate.
Aetna wants access to asbestos claims at heart of landmark Garlock ruling
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - A health insurer is arguing that the public is entitled to records disclosed during a bankruptcy case that showed asbestos attorneys were manipulating information to maximize recoveries for their clients.
Oregon lawmaker lauds passing of patent troll bill, says it will give AG 'more tools'
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) -- The Oregon lawmaker who co-sponsored a bill aimed at cracking down on so-called "patent trolls" says the legislation is the first step in the state's efforts to combat the entities that are hurting businesses.
