News from November 2014
Calif.-based IpVenture sues FedEx over second tracking patent
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A California-based company this week filed a lawsuit against FedEx, claiming the global delivery service courier is infringing on another one of its tracking patents.
Anne Arundel teens learn courtroom realities through educational program
More than 100 high school students from Anne Arundel County will participate in a courtroom learning experience on November 13.
Texas called 'center of gravity' for Garlock racketeering case against Waters & Kraus
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – An asbestos plaintiffs firm sued in one of Garlock Sealing Technologies’ racketeering cases has requested the lawsuit alleging fraud be transferred to Texas.
Seventh Circuit: Arbitration proper in asbestos insurance dispute
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has held that arbitration was proper in an asbestos insurance dispute in which the plaintiff rejected relief in arbitration only to seek the same relief in a court action.
Nevada AG: Laxalt extends family legacy, beats Miller
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) – In a race the featured two of the best-known surnames in Nevada politics, a Republican will inherit the attorney general title.
Prop 46: Calif. voters say no to increased med-mal cap
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Californians have voted not to inflate the cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits.
Wis. AG: Republican wins close race
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – Republican Brad Schimel will be the next Wisconsin attorney general, with Democrat Susan Happ conceding the race.
Nev. AG reaches $9.5M settlement with Pfizer for misleading sales practices
Pfizer Inc., has agreed to a $9.5 million settlement with Nevada over allegations that the company withheld safety information about its postmenopausal hormone therapy medications, Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced on Monday.
Judge: Garlock bankruptcy case a 'long, strange trip,' ultimately led to public access
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – During the Oct. 16 hearing in which Judge George Hodges ruled in favor of Legal Newsline and unsealed essentially the entire record of Garlock Sealing Technologies' bankruptcy, he admitted that the bankruptcy proceeding should have been open to the public from the beginning.
Texas-based RC seller suing HobbyKing for patent infringement
MARSHALL, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Traxxas LP, the self-proclaimed “fastest name in radio control,” is suing the world’s No. 1 online hobby store for patent infringement.
Mo. AG reaches deal with animal shelter operator
A Southeast Missouri animal shelter that allegedly violated the state's Animal Care Facilities Act will cease operations for the next 30 days as part of an agreement announced by Attorney General Chris Koster on Monday.
Class action says Maritime Sanitation violated FLSA
GALVESTON, Texas (Legal Newsline) - An employee filed a class action lawsuit against Maritime Sanitation Inc. for misrepresenting him as an independent contractor and violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Va. joins multi-state effort to keep Obamacare tax credit
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring led a multi-state inititiative on Monday that is trying to ensure that low- to moderate-income U.S. citizens receive promised tax credits when purchasing federally mandated insurance plans.