News from March 2014
Recording company sued over allegedly inferior editions of songs
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Consumers who purchased two music albums are suing Tutm Entertainment, claiming the re-recordings were poorly done.
Texas SC justices hold financial edge over Democratic challengers
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A heated primary battle may have given the incumbent Texas Supreme Court justices up for re-election a financial edge, or at least a head start, over their Democratic challengers.
Plaintiffs in spying case against NSA ask for class certification
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the National Security Agency over alleged spying on American citizens have filed for class certification.
Wis. Gov. Walker signs asbestos trust transparency bill
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker passed Assembly Bill 19 on Thursday, which requires plaintiffs to disclose claims they have filed or anticipate filing against asbestos trusts to prevent double-dipping and ensure solvency of the asbestos trust.
NYCAL consolidates 17 asbestos trials
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The New York City Asbestos Litigation court has granted plaintiffs law firm Weitz & Luxenberg's motion to consolidate 17 asbestos trials into six separate groups for joint trial.
Leahy's patent reform bill to be taken up again this week
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A patent reform bill -- one of the many introduced in Congress in recent months -- was tabled by a Senate panel until later this week.
Stakeholders to discuss patent reform legislation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Key stakeholders from both sides of the patent reform debate will take part in a discussion on the House's Innovation Act next week.
Madigan calls on HHS to overturn approval of pain killer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan on Wednesday called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to overturn the recent approval of Zohydro ER by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Washington AG warns consumers about fake IRS call scam
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson warned consumers Wednesday about a fake Internal Revenue Service call scam sweeping the country.
Schneiderman settles with arborist who allegedly removed tops of state park trees
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday announced a court-ordered settlement with a Yonkers-based arborist who allegedly entered a state park and removed the tops of trees.
Kansas AG obtains order against California company for false invoices
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) -- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has obtained a $132,000 order against a California company that allegedly sent false invoices to Kansas local governments and state agencies.
Microsoft, Dell ink patent licensing deal
REDMOND, Wash. (Legal Newsline) -- Microsoft Corp. and Dell have signed a patent licensing agreement allowing the two companies to share technology and "build on each other's innovations."
Senate Majority PAC increases ad campaign against Koch brothers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - As part of a multi-state campaign against the Koch family, Senate Majority PAC recently launched new ads in Louisiana and North Carolina.
Judge makes plan for parties seeking evidence of asbestos attorneys' misconduct
Charles R. Jonas Federal Building in Charlotte, N.C.