News from January 2019
Orthodontist to pay $9 million for allowing uncertified staff to do procedures
A New York state orthodontist will pay a $9 million settlement after allowing uncertified employees to perform procedures on patients at a chain of dental offices and then billing Medicaid for the procedures, according to the New York State Attorney General's Office.
NY AG, Governor sue federal government over commercial fishery quotas
The federal government is facing a lawsuit by New York State's Attorney General and Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the "federal fluke" quota allocations pertaining to the state's commercial fluke (summer flounder) fishery.
JACKSON LEWIS: Lori D. Bauer Recognized on the 2019 Notable Women in Law List by Crain's New York Business
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Lori D. Bauer has been selected for inclusion on the 2019 Notable Women in Law list published by Crain’s New York Business.
DLA PIPER: Former Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn joins DLA Piper's Litigation practice
DLA Piper announced that Matt Denn, who has served as Delaware's attorney general since 2015, has joined the firm's Litigation practice as a partner in Wilmington.
Parent company of Kay, Jared agree to $11 million settlement for signing up customers for store credit cards
Sterling Jewelers Inc. (doing business as Kay Jewelers, Jared The Galleria of Jewelry, and several other brands) has agreed to an $11 million settlement with the State of New York to resolve charges of signing customers up for store credit cards and credit insurance products without their consent.
Nation's largest debt buyer reaches $6 million settlement with 42 states
One of the largest debt buyers in the United States has reached a $6 million settlement with 42 states to resolve charges relating to its litigation and collection procedures.
DLA PIPER: Kate Brown de Vejar joins DLA Piper as global co-chair of International Arbitration
DLA Piper announced that Kate Brown de Vejar has joined the firm's Litigation practice as a partner in Mexico City and New York.
Mich. court rules on law firms' dispute over referral fee for car crash case
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – A Michigan appeals court has affirmed part of and reversed part of a lower court's orders denying summary disposition in a dispute between two law firms over a referral fee.
New Jersey Supreme Court rules 'extraordinary circumstances' justify late filing of suit over turnpike deaths
TRENTON (Legal Newsline) – The New Jersey Supreme Court has reinstated a widow's complaint in a wrongful death suit over a fatal accident on the New Jersey Turnpike that claimed the lives of her husband and minor child.
Alabama Supreme Court reverses decision in suit over levy for hospital construction
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – The Alabama Supreme Court has reversed the judgment of a trial court in a case over a levy for the construction and operation of a hospital.
Supreme Court orders new trial in 13-year-old Ala. wrongful death lawsuit over stillborn child
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled a woman is entitled to a new trial in a wrongful death suit against a physician and medical group over her stillborn son.
GMA Legal Conference: A 'must-attend event' for food, beverage and consumer product legal professionals
PALM BEACH GARDENS – This year's Grocery Manufacturers Association's Legal Conference event is set to be held in Palm Beach Gardens on Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5.
INDIANA SUPREME COURT: State of the Judiciary scheduled for January 16
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush addressed the Governor and a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly for the annual State of the Judiciary.
Rite Aid to pay more than $170,000 into Massachusetts' fund for opioid overdose treatment as part of settlement
The State of Massachusetts will receive over $177,000 from Rite Aid as part of a settlement that will help fund the state's Municipal Naloxone Fund, according to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Maryland AG joins coalition opposing National Labor Relations Act proposed changes
Maryland's Attorney General Brian Frosh is the latest to join a coalition that is fighting the federal government's proposal to alter the "joint employer standard" in the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) arguing the move would hinder workers' rights in fighting labor violations.
Iowa Attorney General's Office reports nearly 20 percent increase in consumer complaints for 2018
The State of Iowa has reported a nearly 20 percent increase in consumer complaints in 2018, especially those relating to cars, home improvement and "imposter scams," according to the state's Attorney General's Office.
Delaware AG: Apartment owners falsely advertised amenities not included in units
The Delaware Department of Justice's Consumer Protection Unit has reached a settlement with two apartment complex owners and a property management company who are accused of advertising amenities and services not included in their apartments.
Colorado AG forms new chief innovation officer position within state's Department of Law
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has announced the formation of a new leadership position within the Colorado Department of Law and has named former global communications infrastructure executive Lisa Neal-Graves to the new post.
California court reverses decision in overtime wage dispute against Tender Heart Home Care Agency
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The case of California caregiver who alleged she was not paid overtime has been remanded back to a lower court by a state appellate court.
Colorado SC says commission did not abuse discretion when it declined engaging rule regarding permits
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that the state commission that oversees oil and gas resources that declined to engage in rulemaking regarding new permits for oil and gas drilling in the state properly declined to do so.