News from September 2014
Asbestos MDL judge rules Boeing owed no duty to spouse for take-home exposure
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – Judge Eduardo C. Robreno, who oversees an asbestos multidistrict litigation in Philadelphia federal court, has ruled that Pennsylvania law does not support imposing a duty to warn of take-home exposure in asbestos litigation.
Federal lawsuit challenges McCain-Feingold disclosure law
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Legal Newsline) – On Thursday, the Center for Competitive Politics filed two lawsuits on behalf of a Colorado think tank, asserting that similar state and federal campaign finance disclosure laws are unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
W.Va. AG asks court to speed up EPA lawsuit over new rules for coal
ASHLAND, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with attorneys general from 11 other states, filed a motion Wednesday to expedite the process on a lawsuit filed against the EPA last month.
Texas legal reform group endorses Hegar for comptroller
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – On Wednesday, Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC announced its endorsed of state Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, for Texas Comptroller.
IL12 race update: Bost airs first TV ad, NRCC throws $1.4M in support behind him
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – The Republican challenger in Illinois’ Democratically leaning 12th Congressional District recently released his first TV advertisement.
IL13 race update: Politico speculates Callis support waning, Davis releases second TV ad
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – With only two months remaining until Election Day, the two contenders duking it out in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District have stepped up their media efforts.
Washington AG sues adult family home training company
Story CopySEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against a Pierce County couple who allegedly sold fake continuing education trainings and certificates to hundreds of adult family home employees.
Vermont AG obtains legal victory against alleged patent troll
Story CopyMONTPELIER, Vt.
Rhode Island AG recovers $172,513 in federal, multi-state Omnicare settlement
Story CopyPROVIDENCE, R.I.
New York AG sues regional bank over alleged discrimination
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New York AG leads coalition to defend 2010 EPA settlement
Story CopyNEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Tuesday that his office filed a motion to intervene in a court challenge to a 2010 settlement agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Growers PAC endorses candidate who made 'farmer' remark about U.S. senator
WATERLOO, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – The Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC has endorsed U.S. Rep. and Senate-candidate Bruce Braley – a Democratic candidate whose past remarks concerning farmers could be interpreted as insulting.
Land owners file class action against Apex to prevent wind farm construction
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - Oklahoma Wind Action Association, on behalf of seven land owners, is suing Apex Wind Construction LLC in order to prevent wind turbines from being built near their homes.
