News from November 2014
Vermont sues Moretown Landfill operator for pollution violations
Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell recently filed a lawsuit suit against Moretown Landfill Inc. for alleged violating numerous state regulations in operating the Moretown Landfill.
Colo. AG settles with three law firms for foreclosure law violations
Colorado Attorney General John W. Suthers announced a settlement on Thursday with three Colorado foreclosure law firms for allegedly violating the Consumer Protection and Fair Debt Collection Practices Acts.
Cyprus Amax, Missouri Lead Smeltering agree to $7M environmental settlement
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster recently reached a $7.3 million settlement with Cyprus Amax Mineral Company and Missouri Lead Smelting Company for environmental damages from pollution from a lead mine, mill and smelter.
Florida AG sues Collection Advocates Corporation
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday sued Consumer Collection Advocates Corp. and owner Michael Robert Ettus for allegedly offering to recover funds for fraud victims for a fee and then failing to follow through.
Maryland courts prepare for National Adoption Day celebrations across counties
Maryland's Circuit Courts are preparing to celebrate National Adoption Day with a series of events aimed at highlighting the importance of adoption.
Law firms pumped millions into 2014 congressional races
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Law firms were heavily invested in congressional races in 2014, spending millions of dollars this election cycle.
Class action filed against Takata for allegedly defective airbags
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - Eighteen individuals and car dealerships have filed a class action lawsuit against Takata Corporation claiming its defective airbags caused damages.
Tort reform group praises Calif. voters for rejecting ballot measures
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California tort reform group recently praised voters for “stepping up” and shutting down two ballot propositions that may have increased litigation filed in the state.
Fla. AG sues Oldsmar firm for allegedly making misleading claims about GSA contracts
Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against an Oldsmar, Florida, company for allegedly making false claims to potential customers.
Ind. AG files suit against contractors allegedly scamming elderly
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against a group of home improvement contractors for allegedly scamming seniors into paying for projects never completed.
Turnaround in U.S. Senate could propel asbestos transparency bill to Obama's desk
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Roughly one year after the Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act, or FACT Act, was sent to the U.S. Senate, a legal reform group believes the coming GOP-controlled Senate could finally give the bill the momentum it needs to make it to the president’s desk.
Google, LG enter into global patent license deal
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Google Inc. and LG Electronics Inc. have entered into a long-term patent cross-licensing agreement.
