News from March 2014
Judge makes plan for parties seeking evidence of asbestos attorneys' misconduct
Charles R. Jonas Federal Building in Charlotte, N.C.
Trial lawyers fueling Braley's run to stop 'farmer' from taking Senate Judiciary chair
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Seeking "help" for his U.S. Senate bid, Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, told a group of trial lawyers at a Texas fundraiser in January he's "someone who's been fighting tort reform for 30 years" and needs their "help" to stop a "farmer" from becoming the next chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
New York AG recovers $1 million from former missionary group CFO
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Tuesday his office has recovered about $1 million that was allegedly embezzled from a Catholic missionary group by its former chief financial officer.
Illinois AG obtains customer payments from e-book settlement
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said Tuesday that Illinois e-book customers will start receiving payments this week from a price-fixing settlement with five book publishers.
Third Circuit hears case alleging asbestos evidence destruction
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A federal court case will examine whether New Jersey law was properly executed in a case alleging a catalyst company and its attorneys fraudulently destroyed evidence proving asbestos was present in the company's talc products.
Phusion Products agrees to multi-stat e settlement
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) -- Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden on Tuesday announced a multi-state agreement with a beverage seller that allegedly violated Idaho's Consumer Protection Act.
Class action suit against Heinz alleges 'all natural' vinegar contains GMOs
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Heinz after consumers claim it violated state and federal laws by advertising its white vinegar as "all natural" when it was not.
Ky. court upholds verdict for cigarette manufacturer
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) -- A Kentucky appellate court has affirmed a trial court's defense verdict in favor of asbestos-containing cigarette and filter manufacturers from the 1950s.
Morrell captures Calif. state Senate seat
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - By a margin of more than 30,000 votes, Inland Empire voters have elected Mike Morrell, a Republican assemblyman, to represent them in California's State Senate District 23.
Massachuse tts AG obtains judgment against former club treasurer
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has obtained a consent judgment against the former treasurer of a Marlborough-based figure skating club, resolving allegations of misappropriating club funds for personal use.
Davis escalates equal pay attack on Abbott
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - State Sen. and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis is so eager to hear Attorney General Greg Abbott, the Republican nominee, talk about his stance on equal pay that she literally has begun counting the seconds.
New York AG reaches settlements with auto dealers
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday announced settlements with six auto dealers in the state's Capital District that allegedly used deceptive and misleading advertisements.
Maryland judges educate students on law at Civics and Law Academy
Some judges in Maryland will engage with high school students on April 9 to enhance their understanding of law and society.
Class action filed against GM over key system
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit has been brought against General Motors after consumers from nine states claim its key system was defective.
Abbott campaign blasts Texas governor candidate over public sector bond work
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - As Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott continues to face accusations on his stance for equal pay, the Republican gubernatorial candidate is attempting to turn the focus back on his Democratic rival and her law firm's work on public bonds.
Wis. Assembly approves patent troll bill, sends to governor's desk
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- A bill targeting so-called "patent trolls" cleared the Wisconsin Assembly last week.
Polling company offers tips on writing successful election candidate statements
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - A company specializing in helping candidates win their elections is offering tips on writing candidate statements.
