News from July 2015
Maryland Judiciary warns public about new court case and warrant scam
The Maryland Judiciary has issued a warning about new scams involving telephone and email communications.
Season ticket-holders sue MLB, want stands in foul territory protected by netting
Nationally known firm Hagens Berman is representing plaintiffs who aren't seeking financial relief. Instead, they are calling on commissioner Rob Manfred to install pole-to-pole netting at ballparks
Pur Luv dog treats are potentially deadly for pets, lawsuit says
A maker of dog treats is facing a lawsuit that claims the treats are harmful and potentially deadly for pets.
Keurig sued for allegedly misleading investors on sales projections
The maker of a popular coffee brewing system is being sued for allegedly making false statements about its sales projections to investors.
Okla. AG files separate lawsuit against EPA over proposed water rule
Scott Pruitt joins two groups of state attorneys general already suing the federal agency; argues EPA broad redefinition is executive overreach
Ark. AG: Publishing company to pay $120K for allegedly lying about contributions
Money will be returned to donors, who were told funds would benefit state emergency responders
Phony credit card interest rate reduction scam stopped by Fla. AG's office
Nationwide telemarketing scam allegedly defrauded customers out of $8.5 million
Maine AG contends proposed bill would weaken Tobacco Control Act
Mills urges Congress to vote against proposal that, she says, also would limit the FDA's authority
Mass. AG to lead energy study for New England
Study to look at electricity reliability needs, natural gas capacity demand in the region
Two Baptist universities, seminary appeal to U.S. SC over contraceptive mandate
Houston Baptist University, East Texas Baptist University, Westminster Theological Seminary want the nation's high court to protect them from IRS fines
General Electric sued over allegedly defective ovens
A major appliance manufacturer is being sued over possible defects in one of its free standing gas range ovens.
Shutterfly accused of storing face templates of millions of people
A popular online photo sharing company is being sued for allegedly storing sensitive information of non-users of its website.
Lawsuit: Copper coils in Goodman air conditioners are defective
A manufacturer of air conditioners and heat pumps is facing a lawsuit that claims the copper coils in the company's products are defective.
Ambit Energy sued over allegedly hidden fees
An energy company in New York is facing claims it charged consumers “hundreds of dollars in hidden, illegal fees.”
Wolf Appliance ovens break from self-clean function, lawsuit says
The maker of a high-end dual fuel range oven is being sued over allegations its product breaks during regular use.
Partner at D.C. IP law firm confirmed to Federal Circuit
U.S. Senate unanimously approves Kara Farnandez Stoll's nomination to federal appellate court
Grindr named in class action lawsuit
A popular all-male social networking site is being sued over allegations the site didn't follow California state law by informing users they could cancel their membership.
Study by pro-reform group predicts record-setting year for patent infringement lawsuits
Unified Patents data shows, based on first six months of filings, that infringement lawsuits could surpass 6,000 mark in 2015
Crowdfunding website Kickstarter prevails in patent infringement lawsuit
Federal judge rules competitor ArtistShare's patent claims a patent-ineligible abstract idea
AGs: Federal data breach legislation needs to preserve states’ authority
A group of 47 state attorneys general argue that the preemption provision in federal bills could hurt consumers