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2011
New York Elevator Accident Shines Light on State Elevator Safety Laws December 16
Text of Alabama's Immigration Law August 29
Alabama's Illegal Immigration Bill to Take Effect Thursday August 29
Judge Dismisses Sex Discrimination Class Action Against Bloomberg LP August 18
Record $58 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict in Connecticut August 15
Austin Suburb Limits Salvia Divinorum to Adults March 4
Candidate for Congress Sentenced for Lying About Immigration Scare Letter February 15

2010
DOJ Settles with Lucasfilm Over Non-Compete December 22
Executive of California Valve Company Extradited on Bribery Charges July 7
FTC Orders Kellogg to End Deceptive Health Claims June 5
Obama meets with Arizona Governor on Immigration Law June 5
Whirlpool Launches Rebate Finder for Federal 'Cash for Appliances' Program February 4
Florida Court Rules Medical Alert Covered by Medicaid Waiver Program January 28
Obama's First State of the Union Address (Transcript) January 28
Texting Ban Announced for Truckers and Bus Drivers January 27
Supreme Court Invites U.S. to Weigh in on Chase Credit Card Rate Increase Class Action January 26
Rockford, Illinois Enacts Fines for Medical Alert False Alarms January 26
Medical Alert Service Sued for Scalding Death January 12

2009
U.S. Senator Dodd Announces $203,950 for Foreclosure Counseling Programs October 7
U.S. Senator Calls on Credit Card Banks Not to Change Terms Before CARD Act October 7
Fed Proposes Tightened Credit Card Rules September 30
Chase to Change Overdraft Fee Policy on Debit Cards September 25
FDA Warns of Phillips Lifeline Medical Alert Choking Danger September 23
Arizona Attorney General Blasts Use of Gift Cards for Money Laundering September 17
Former Indiana Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Sentenced to Prison for Falsifying Reports September 16
Chase Credit Card Customers Get New Tools to Manage Their Balance September 16
Illinois QTIP Law Takes Effect September 11
State Budget Shortfalls Could Impact Medical Alert Services August 30
Federal Court Upholds Immigration Employment Screening Rule August 29
Discover Card and American Express to End Overlimit Fees August 12
Scammers Posing as Utility Employees to Sell Medical Alerts August 11
New proposed QTIP legislation in Illinois August 6
California Tax Experts: Cash for Clunkers Credit Taxable July 27
Chrysler Matching Cash for Clunkers Incentive July 27
Illinois Announces Tax Treatment of Cash for Clunkers Credit July 26
Illinois AG Warns of ID Theft In Cash for Clunkers Scams July 26
New Jersey Clarifies Tax Effect of Cash for Clunkers Program July 24
Cash for Clunkers Program Details Released by Federal Government July 24
Texas Family Sues ADT for Medical Alert Malfunction June 25
Federal Judge Enjoins New York Bottle Bill Expansion June 3
U.S. Extends Deadline for States Under Sex Offender Law June 3
Pennsylvania Woman Wins $1.9 Million Medical Malpractice Award for Failure to Diagnose Bladder Cancer June 3
California Supreme Court Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Ban; Existing Marriages Still Valid May 28
Maine Drafts Same-Sex Marriage Ballot Question May 21
New York State Assembly Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill May 20
Jury Finds Doctors Negligent in Death of Pregnant Patient in Torrance, CA May 20
Shop Owner and ACLU Sue Middlebury, VT For Salvia Ban May 19
Connecticut Legalizes Same-Sex Marriages May 7
Maine Governor Baldacci Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill May 7
Florida Child Support Collection Agent Indicted For Identity Theft April 29
Chinese Drywall Scam Alert April 27
Cyberstalker Arrested in Delaware April 27
New York State Expands Bottle Bill to Water Bottles April 23
New York Governor Introduces Same-Sex Marriage Bill April 17
FTC Proposes Security Breach Rules for Electronic Health Data April 17
U.S. Settles Disabilty Discimination Suit Against Kentucky Landlords April 15
Pew Trust Releases 'Safe Credit Cards' Standards April 13
U.S. Bank Changing WorldPerks to FlexPerks April 11
Russia Bans Salvia Divinorum Smoking Mixtures April 11
Justice Department Settles Texas Voting Rights Lawsuit April 10
California Company Faces $46 Million Federal Bribery Charges April 10
Bank of America to Increase Credit Card Rates on Revolvers April 10
Illinois Bill Would Provide Estate Tax Relief April 9
Vermont Legislature Enacts Same-Sex Marriage Law Over Governor's Veto April 9
Iowa Supreme Court Declares Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional April 6
Settlement Reached with Toys "R" Us for Allegedly Failing to Pay Vacation to Departed Massachusetts Employees April 6
DISH Network Faces Lawsuit Alleging Do Not Call Violations April 6
New Credit Card Bill to Limit Interest Rates April 2
New Hampshire House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill April 2
New Mexico Becomes Second State to Ban Death Penalty April 2
Federal Court Rules for Bay City Rollers in Suit for Unpaid Royalties March 31
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Student Strip Search Case March 26
Supreme Court Denies Request for Insanity Defense Retrial March 26
Utah Law Enforcement Concerned About Texting-While-Driving Bill March 26
Mississippi to Halt Use of Traffic Cameras at Intersections March 26
Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Rule Issued March 24
FTC Announces Public Hearing to Examine Intellectual Property Issues March 24
Seven Credit Repair Companies Charged with Deceiving Consumers March 24
Woman Awarded $6.4 M in Malpractice Suit March 24
Utah ER Doctors Receive More Protection from Medical Malpractice Suits March 24
Jury Awards Miami Woman $38.3M in Medical Malpractice Case March 21
Woman Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Depleting and Diverting Mother's Assets March 17
Colorado Reaches Settlement Agreements with 11 Credit Counseling Companies March 17
New Mexico House of Representatives Approves Salvia Divinorum Restrictions March 13
Texas Weighing Bills to Restrict Salvia Divinorum March 13
Salvia Divinorum Banned in South Dakota March 13
Tenant Credit Reporting Agency Settles FTC Charges for Providing Information to Identity Thieves March 13
Pennsylvania Miley Cyrus Fans to Receive Six Month Extended Membership March 13
N.J. Sues Investment Firm Accused of $15 Million Fraud March 11
Utah Bars to Scan IDs of Patrons March 11
City Council Increases Ambulance Rates for "Life Assist" Calls March 11
FTC Posts Credit Card Payoff Calculator March 11
Obama Lifts Stem Cell Research Funding Limits March 9
AT&T Mobility Settles with New York Attorney General over Rebate 'Debit Cards' March 9
Gay Rights Group Files Suit Challenging Defense of Marriage Act March 6
Supreme Court Rules States Have Power to Protect Citizens Against Pharmaceutical Companies March 6
Jury Finds Missouri Doctor and Hospital Not Negligent in Patient's Care March 6
Missing Indiana Doctor Found Negligent in Woman's Death March 6
Symposium on Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit March 4
Congress Considers Changes in Bankruptcy Law to Allow Judges to Modify Mortgages March 4
Court Rules on Federal Aviation Act Preemption March 4
Nursing Home Contracts May be Affected by Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 March 4
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 to Invalidate Pre-Dispute Clauses in Consumer Contracts March 4
FTC Recommends Changes to Federal Debt Collection Practices Act March 4
Obama's Budget Proposes Continuing the Estate Tax March 3
$300,000 Agreement Reached with Georgia Telemarketing Companies for Alleged Do Not Call Violations March 3
Feds Reach Settlement with Dayton for Allegations of Race Discrimination March 2
Multi-State Agreement Reached with Coke and Nestle for Weight Loss Claims March 2
California's Legislature Attempts to Answer Problems Left by Federal Housing Bill February 26
Stimulus Bill Adopts New Whistleblower Protections February 26
HIPAA Security Breach Notifications Altered by Federal Stimulus Package February 26
Involuntarily Terminated Employees Provided with Additional COBRA Options in Stimulus Bill February 26
Court Orders Internet Payday Lenders to Halt Abusive and Deceptive Practices February 24
Cornerstone Fitness Charged with Failing to Safeguard Personal Information February 24
$120,000 Settlement Reached in Real Estate Discrimination Case February 23
Jury Determines Ford Motor Co. Not Liable in Rollover Accident February 23
CVS Caremark Reaches Agreements with FTC and HHS February 23
President Obama Announces $275 Billion Housing Crisis Plan February 19
Credit Card Issuers Launch Free Resource Service to Aid Consumers February 19
Utah Legislators Attempt to Cap Payday Loan Interest Rates February 19
New Notification Requirements in Effect for New York Employers February 18
Jury Finds Laurel Canyon Nursing Home Guilty of Abuse and Neglect February 18
Legal Aid U.S. Subject of Consumer Protection Lawsuit February 18
Supreme Court Rules DUI Crash Victim is Not an Accomplice February 18
Massachusetts Extends Compliance Deadline Once Again February 18
Arkansas Animal Cruelty Bill Signed Into Law February 16
15 Lenders Named in NAACP's Predatory Lending Suit February 16
Receipt Clarification Act Prohibits Retailers from Printing Expiration Dates February 16
Italian Authorities Press Charges Against Google Executives for Taunting Video February 16
Florida Investor Bill would Strengthen Penalties for Security Fraud February 12
Colorado Attorney General Reaches Settlement Agreement with Countrywide February 12
Nigerian House Representatives Vote to Ban Same-Sex Marriage February 11
New York State Health Insurance to Recognize Out-of-State Marriages February 11
Federal Appeals Could Invalidates Arbitration Class Action Waiver February 10
FDA Report Spurs Punitive Claims in Peanut Butter Liability Suit February 10
San Francisco Removed Ban on Weapons in Public Housing February 10
Nebraska Attorney General Says Cities Can't Prohibit Concealed Weapons February 10
Lilly Ledbetter Act Signed by Obama February 10
American Express Scrutinized for Cutting Credit Lines February 9
Experian Credit Scores No Longer Available to Public February 9
MySpace Reports 90,000 Registered Sex Offenders with Social Networking Profiles February 5
Legal Challenge Results in Postponement of E-Verify Rule February 5
NAAG Urges Obama Administration to Resist Federal Preemption of State Laws Regarding Foreclosures February 5
First Human Stem Cell Trial Approved by FDA February 4
Collection Agency Faces Charges of Deceptive Collection Practices February 4
Legislation to Provide Greater Protections for Victims of Stalkers February 4
Arkansas Proposes Increased Penalties for Cruelty to Animals February 4
Massachusetts Governor Signs Probate Reforms Into Law January 22
Michigan Passes Bill with Increased Drunk Driving Penalties January 21
Supreme Court Agrees to Review School Strip Search Case January 21
Georgia Voter ID Law Upheld in Appeals Court January 21
Hooters Sued for Gender Discrimination January 21
Supreme Court to Rule on Bank Regulation Case January 21
Multistate Investigation Leads to Settlement with Dell and Dell Financial Services January 20
Colorado Bill Aims to Expand Limits of Foreclosure Protection Act January 20
Bill Proposes Lifting Penalty Limit for Consumer Protection Violations January 20
Attorney Generals Ask Federal Court to Block Provider Conscience Rule January 20
Payroll Deductions Begin for Paid Family Leave January 12
Final Regulations Issued Amend FERPA January 12
Appeals Court Rules Zip Codes are not "Personal Identification Information" January 12
$308,000 Settlement Reached in Case Against Simon Property Group January 12
Indiana Credit Freeze Law Change Announced January 12
Mortgage Brokers Agree to Pay $650,000 for Illegally Charging Minorities Higher Fees January 7
Lender Ordered to Pay $10.8 Million in Case of Targeting Ft. Campbell Soldiers January 7
Canadian Telemarketers Penalized and Banned from Pursuing Business in Vermont January 7

2008
Kentucky Law Regulating Medical Alarms Takes Effect December 30
Indiana Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of Autodialer Act December 29
Federal Reserve Approves Final Rules to Protect Credit Card Users December 21
$114 Million Settlement Reached with Subprime Credit Card Marketer December 21
New Rule Issued to Prevent Discrimination for Health-Care Workers' Personal Beliefs December 19
Former Rite Aid Employee Files Libel Suit for Inaccurate Employment Report December 19
Hilton LAX Employees File Suit Alleging No Breaks or Overtime Pay December 19
New Studies Reveal Credit Card Industry Strategies that Keep You in Debt December 18
Federal Reserve Issues Plan to Ease Credit Card Rates December 18
Virginia Lawmakers Hope to Cap Car Title Loan Rates December 18
Madonna's Divorce Settlement Will Reportedly Cost $75 Million December 18
FTC Report Makes Recommendations to Reduce Use of SSNs for Identity Theft December 18
Indiana Files Suit Against Fax Advertiser December 18
Multi-State Agreement Reached with Airborne for Deceptive Advertising December 18
Chicago Lien Filing Service Sued for Fraudulent Practices December 18
$12 Million Multi-State Agreement Reached with Mattel for Lead-Tainted Toys December 18
New Requirements for Immigrant Driver's Licenses in Oregon December 18
Virginia AG Proposes Election Reforms December 18
$2.9 Million Settlement Reached for Discriminating Lending Practices December 18
Siemens Settlement to Include $1.3 Billion for Bribery Charges December 18
FTC Increases Ceiling on Allowable Charges for Disclosure of Credit Reports December 18
Agreement Reached to Improve Credit Card Marketing to OSU Students December 16
AG Asks Appeals Court to Affirm Constitutionality of Marriage Amendment December 16
Autism Insurance Coverage Becomes Law in Illinois December 16
Supreme Court Justices to Consider Power of Bankruptcy Court in $500 Million Asbestos Settlement December 16
Final Regulations for Fast-Track Review of Death Penalty Cases Issued December 16
Arizona AG Attempts to Halt Predatory Lending to Military Personnel December 16
Republic Employees to Receive Compensation Required Under Illinois Law December 14
Companies Accused of Exposing Customers' Private Information December 14
AG Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Anti-Spam Law December 14
Harsher Penalties for Animal Cruelty and Dogfight Spectators December 13
Appeals Court Vacates Decision in Vioxx Case December 13
'Penny Popping' Judge May Receive Stiffer Sanction in DWI Case December 13
Civil Suit Filed Against Colorado Humane Society and Principals December 12
Injunction Restricting Subprime Lender from Foreclosing Upheld in High Court Decision December 12
Texas AG Proposes Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act December 12
Equifax Agrees to Pay $65,000 for Alleged Violations of Indiana Credit Freeze Law December 11
Suit Filed Against Florida Company Selling Bogus Credit Cards December 9
Texas AG Reaches Settlement with Debt Collection Company December 9
FTC to Host Conference Addressing Personal Data Security Issues in a Global Information Environment December 9
FTC Obtains Settlement Barring Telemarketers from Deceptive Phone Card Sales December 9
Sale of Marital Home Will Not be Forced by New York Court December 9
Couple Sues Phillips Lifeline Over Choking Death December 8
New Law Restricts Use and Imposes Protections of Employee Personal Identifying Information December 8
Increased Sentence for NYC Gun Trafficking Approved December 8
Iowa Lawmakers Aim to Cap Payday Loan Interest December 8
Domestic Violence Gun Ban Deemed Constitutional December 8
Humane Society and AG Announce Reward Program for Tips Leading to Animal Fighting Convictions December 4
Pittsburgh City Council Approves Stolen Gun Requirements December 4
"Galaxy Member Benefits" to Pay Full Restitution to Iowa Victims December 4
AG Determines University of North Dakota Violated Open Records Laws December 4
Settlement Reached with Creator of Fake Web Site December 4
Proposed Bill to Cap Payday Loan Charges December 4
Video Sharing Web Site Determined Not Liable for Copyright Infringement by Users December 2
FTC Imposes New Requirements for Recorded Telemarketing Calls December 2
Florida Judge Rules Law Prohibiting Gays from Adopting Children Unconstitutional December 1
Federal Plan Likely to Include Restrictions on Predatory Credit Card Lending December 1
State Agency Hopes to Gain Authorization to Prosecute Biased Landlords November 28
Supreme Court Clarifies Caregiver Status for Medical Marijuana Administration November 28
Further Arrests in Attempt to Eliminate Multi-National Home Equity Fraud Ring November 28
Fraudulent Credit Counseling Companies Barred from Providing Debt Relief Services November 28
Facebook Wins $873 Million Judgement Against Canadian Spammer November 26
SEC Expects Larger Foreign Corrupt Practices Penalties November 26
FTC Reaches $2.25 Million Settlement with National Debt Collector November 26
FTC Seeks Public Comments on Regulation of Advertising Endorsements and Testimonials November 26
Dismissal of Lethal Injection Case Upheld in Appeals Court November 26
Indiana AG Files Suit Against Georgia-Based Company for Unsolicited Faxes November 26
States Urge FTC to Strengthen Used Car Disclosures November 26
State Legislature to Debate Capturing Bottle and Can Deposits November 25
Appeals Court Orders New Trial in Medical Malpractice Case November 25
New Measures Imposed on Nebraska's Child Safe Haven Law November 25
Texas Leads Nation in Alternative Methods for Battling DUI Recidivism November 25
Fitch and Moody Subject to Discrimination Complaint November 25
Appeals Court Rules No Child Left Behind Does Not Allow Parents to Sue November 25
West Virginia Reaches Concealed Weapon Reciprocity Agreement with Louisiana November 25
Minnesota Citizens and Officials Urge Adoption of "Homeowner-Lender Mediation Act" November 25
Bankrate Releases Findings of 2008 Gift Card Study November 25
Dermatology Practice Found Negligent in Treatment of Cancerous Mole November 25
Jury Awards $12.89 Million to Patients Who Developed IBD After Taking Accutane November 25
$20.5 Million Awarded to Family for Medical Mistakes at Birth November 25
Legislative Committee Determines Insufficient Evidence to Determine Effects of Illegal Immigration November 25
Alabama Accused of Failing to Protect Voting Rights of Overseas Citizens and Military Personnel November 25
Supreme Court Ruling Prompts Third Chicago Suburb to Repeal Its Total Handgun Ban November 21
California Supreme Court to Review Proposition 8 November 21
State Board of Education to Discuss New Compulsory Attendance Law November 21
Guam Bans Partial Birth Abortion November 21
Texas AG Objects to Settlement Reached in Ameritrade Class Action November 20
Wyeth and Pfizer Accused of Deceptive Trade Practices November 20
Virginia Contractor Cited $10,000 for Misclassifying Employees November 20
Attorney General Urges Supreme Court to Review Proposition 8 November 18
Government Agencies Adopt New "E-Verify" Rule November 18
New Regulations for FMLA Released by Department of Labor November 18
Wisconsin Group Calls for More Stringent Drunk Driving Laws November 18
Settlement Reached with Telemarketing Companies for Robocall Complaints November 18
Former Nursing Home Owner Enters Guilty Plea in Case of Gross Neglect November 18
Mortgage Lenders Accused of Predatory Lending Practices November 18
FDIC Presents Plan to Aid Troubled Homeowners November 18
Lenders Expect an Increase in Demand for Reverse Mortgages after HUD Increases Maximum Loan Amounts November 18
Connecticut Issues Same Sex Marriage Licenses November 18
HUD Announces New Mortgage Rules Aimed to Help Consumers Comparison Shop November 15
Washington Business Selling Increased Web Traffic Accused of Violating Consumer Protection Laws November 15
Tweeter Gift Card Holders Urged to Redeem by November 15th November 15
MADD Supports Assemblyman Feuer in Support of Legislation to Reduce DUI Repeat Offenders November 13
Lenders and Government Continue Efforts to Increase Aid to Troubled Homeowners November 13
10 Internet Payday Lenders Charged with Violating State and Federal Regulations November 13
Preliminary Injunction Issued against H&R Block and Option One to Help Troubled Homeowners November 13
Personal Data Breach Threatens Express Scripts Customers November 12
Judgement for Intellectual Property Case Results in Multimillion-Dollar Award November 12
Supreme Court to Decide if FDA Warnings Eliminate Liability November 12
F.B.I. Investigates Threat to Expose Millions of Patients' Personal Data November 11
Supected DUI Offenders Refusing Breathalyzer May Not Receive Final Warning November 11
Multiple States Pass Measures in Support of Medical Marijuana November 11
Governor Schwarzenegger Proposes 90-Day Suspension of Foreclosures November 11
Arkansas Supreme Court Rules 1999 Check-Cashers Act Unconstitutional November 11
Proposed Class Action for Unsolicited Fax Advertisements is Rejected November 11
Court Rules that Name-Brand Manufacturer is Liable for Generic Manufacturer's Products November 11
New York Agency Releases Guide for Businesses to Aid in Protecting Personal Identities November 11
Texas Mortgage Company Agrees to Settlement Terms Following Charges of Compromising Consumer Data Privacy November 11
FTC Approves Report Outlining Efforts Under New Do Not Call Law November 11
Former IT Manager Sentenced after Pleading Guilty to Gaining Unauthorized Computer Access and Causing Damage November 11
Consent Judgement Obtained Against Realty Company in Housing Discrimination Case November 11
Indiana Deadline for Do Not Call Registry November 11
Multiple States Reach Agreement with Craigslist November 11
Recent CAN-SPAM Decision Opens Private Right of Action to Non-ISP's November 10
Florida Voters Defeat Initiative to End Bias November 7
Ohio Keeps Cap on Payday Loans November 7
Arizona Voters Defeat Payday Loan Ballot Initiative November 7
Voters Oppose Abortion Bans in Two States November 7
Voters Defeat Gay Rights in Four States November 7
California Advocacy Groups Petition Court to Invalidate Gay Marriage Ban November 7
American Express Sued for Travel Insurance Charges November 7
Former Employee of Lehman Files Possible Class Action November 5
Indiana AG Files Suit Against Companies for Fax Advertising Practices November 5
Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in DUI Case November 5
Colorado Property Owner Pleads Guilty to Cruelty to Animals November 5
Iowa Man Files Class Action for Denial of Concealed Weapon Permits November 4
Voters to Determine State Bans on Same Sex Marriage November 4
Twelve "Naked Pumpkin" Runners Face Sex Offender Registration if Convicted November 4
October Bankruptcy Filings Reach New Highs November 4
Banks and Consumer Groups Propose Credit Card Debt Forgiveness November 4
Man Charged with Using and Providing Identity Theft Software in National Case November 4
First Gov Employees Charged with Foreclosure Rescue Scam November 4
IBM Sues Former Employee After Joining Apple November 4
Pennsylvania Seeks Permission to Revive Anti-Illegal Alien Law November 1
Federal Appeals Court Restricts Business Method Patents November 1
Family of Fentanyl Overdose Victim Awarded $13.3 M by Jury October 31
NYC Reaches Settlement with Party City for Charges of Illegal Toy Gun Sales October 31
Google Gains Permission to Post Copyrighted Materials Online October 31
Seinfelds are Subject of Defamation and Infringement Claims October 31
FTC Website Teaches Children About American Commerce October 31
Texas AG Abbott Collects Record $2.6 Billion in Child Support October 30
North Carolina Files Suit Against Foreclosure Rescue Companies October 30
New York Develops Wind Industry Ethics Code October 30
NJ Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nude Photos from Woman's Email Account October 30
Student Marketing Research Firm Settles with 37 Attorney Generals October 30
Florida Safe Haven Abandonment Window Expands October 30
NJ Assembly Approves Bill to Raise Required Schooling Age to 18 October 30
Milwaukee Citizens to Decide Mandatory Paid Sick Leave on Election Day October 30
Guam Considering Ban on Partial-Birth Abortion October 30
Virginia Abortion Law to be Reviewed by Appeals Court October 30
Grand Rapids Residents Accused of Forging Voter Registration Applications October 30
Indiana Files Suit for Violations of Do Not Fax Law October 30
Connecticut Supreme Court Allows Same-Sex Marriage October 30
Massachusetts' House Passes Ban on Salvia October 29
Smart Cards Could Reduce Fraud and Identity Theft October 29
Omaha Officials Hope to Crack Down on Increased Gun Violence October 28
Workplace Legislative Work Group Fights Oregon's Medical Marijuana Act October 28
Federal Absentee Ballots without Witness Addresses Allowed in Virginia October 28
Missouri Judge Lifts Halloween Ban on Sex Offenders October 28
$16 M Settlement in Morgan Stanley Race Discrmination Case Approved October 27
11 States Crack Down on Bottle Deposit Fraud October 27
Georgia Execution Stayed for Third Time October 27
Jury Says Medical Negligence Didn't Cause Patient's Death October 27
Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds $4M in Wrongful Death Case October 27
Iowa Civil Rights Commission Discovers Few Discriminatory Housing Ads October 27
California Supreme Court Upholds Medical Marijuana Laws October 25
New Mexico Landlord Evicts Paralyzed Tenant for Growing Medical Marijuana October 25
Divorce Granted in New York to Lesbians Married in Massachusetts October 25
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Claims of False Light October 25
Yahoo! Sued by American Airlines for Trademark Infringement October 25
Wisconsin Election Integrity Suit Dismissed October 25
New Law Would Help Troubled Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure October 25
Charges Filed Against NC Credit Repair Company October 25
Energy Company Agrees to Disclose Climate Change Risks to Investors October 25
Minors Become Focus of National Protect Your Identity Week October 24
New York "Wall of Shame" Comes Down After Ruling October 24
California Decides Meal Break Case October 24
FTC Suspends Enforcement of Red Flags Rule October 24
New York Employer Charged with Grand Larceny October 24
Settlement Will Relieve $1.825 Million in Credit Card Debt October 24
Identity Theft Task Force Releases Progress Report October 23
Debt Purchaser Agrees to Cancel $6.6 Million in Credit Card Debt October 23
Voter Group Pays $100,000 for Political Robo Calls October 23
New York to Expand Use of Hidden Cameras for Nursing Home Surveillance October 23
New Jersey AG Attacks Foreclosure Rescue Schemes October 23
Virginia Attorney General Supports Lawyers Passing Credit Card Fees on to Clients October 22
Supreme Court to Decide Undocumented Worker Identity Theft Claims October 22
Gift Card Class Action Will Proceed Against Simon Property Group October 22
Canada Businesses Fight Rising Credit Card Fees October 22
The NRA Campaigns Against Obama October 22
FTC to Crack Down on 'Credit Repair' Services October 21
Bankruptcies Difficult With Scant DIP and Exit Financing October 21
IP Addresses Do Not Constitute Personal Data in Germany October 21
Philadelphia Council Introduces New Gun-Control Bills October 21
Computer Glitch Reveals Electronic Patient Data October 21
Religious Discrimination Filings at Record Levels October 21
Virginia Board of Elections Attempts to Curb Campaign Influence at Polls October 20
Jury Awards $400,000 to Deaf Patient in New Jersey Discrimination Case October 20
"KIDS Act of 2008" Signed Into Law October 18
"Pro IP Act" Hopes To Enforce Protections of Intellectual Property October 18
Fourteen New Jersey Citizens Indicted for Fraudulent Unemployment Collection Charges October 18
"Pump and Dump" Stock Scheme Spammer Pleads Guilty October 18
CARB Releases Scoping Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions October 18
New Philly School Measures Will Enforce Expulsion for Violent Students October 17
Convicted Sex Offender's Online Erotic Business Prompts Calls for Stricter Registration Laws October 17
Pennsylvania Dog Breeders Charged with Violating Consumer Protection Laws October 17
Dwelling Assurance Accused of Violating Ohio Consumer Protection Laws October 17
Former ACORN Employee Arrested for Forgery October 17
San Francisco Approved for Issuing Municipal I.D. Cards to Immigrants October 16
Judge Refuses to Consider Race in Determining Damages October 16
International Spam Network Shut Down by FTC October 16
Town Hall Meeting Held to Discuss Medical Identity Theft October 16
Overstock.com Reaches Settlement in Libel Suit October 16
Florida Timesare Companies Accused of Predatory Sales Practices October 15
Illegal Immigrant Homeowners Have Lower Foreclosure Rate October 15
Texas Inmate Scheduled for Execution October 15
Washington State Sets Medicinal Marijuana Limits October 14
MySpace and Facebook Aid in Tracking Registered Sex Offenders October 14
Pennsylvania Protects Homeowners from Problem Contractors October 14
Arizona Ban on Same-Sex Marriage on November Ballot October 13
New Jersey Attempts to Limit Gun Sales October 13
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Consider Mandatory Ignition Locks for DUI Offenders October 13
Texas Denies Driver's Licenses to Illegal Immigrants October 12
Connecticut Supreme Court Allows Same-Sex Marriage October 11
Lifeline Cleared in Wrongful Death of Disabled Man October 10
Supreme Court Hears Nashville Employment Discrimination Case October 10
NY County Sued Over DUI "Wall of Shame" October 10
Internet Lender CashCall Charged with Predatory Practices October 10
NYC Supermarket Charged With Failure to Pay Legal Wages October 10
New Law Helps Foster Children Find Loving, Permanent Homes October 10
Federal Judge Extends Ban on RealNetworks' Copy Software October 9
Montana Court Recognizes Same-Sex De Facto Parent October 9
Europe Moves Toward Increasing Protection of Consumer Rights October 9
Long Island Nurses Charged with Endangerment of Disabled Patients October 9
Florida Collection Agency Accused of Threatening Consumers October 9
Alabama Landlords Face Racial Discrimination Charges October 8
Supreme Court to Decide Tobacco Preemption Case October 7
Louisiana Landlord Settles Lawsuit for Discriminating Against Families With Children October 7
California's Family PACT Faces Reduced Funding Over Illegal Patrons October 7
Three Plead Guilty to Fraudulent Mortgage Scam October 7
Nashville Development Company Accused of Disability Discrimination October 7
Bank of America Settles Suit Over Acquired Predatory Mortgages October 6
Michigan Voters Support Medicinal Marijuana Use October 6
New Law Requires Equal Coverage of Mental and Physical Illnesses October 6
Capital One Enters Settlement Agreement for Allegedly Collecting Discharged Debts October 6
Patent Filing Fees Continue to Rise October 6
Study Shows Arbitration Clauses Unlikely to be Included in Contracts Between Companies October 6
Yuba College Accused of First Amendment Violation October 4
Government Rescue Plan Aims to Help Taxpayers Keep Homes October 4
"Smart Growth" Bill Becomes Law in California October 4
Schwab Ruling Sets New Standards for Non-Compete Cases October 4
Federal Judge Dismisses Copyright Case Against "Project Runway" October 4
Census Bureau Says Pay Gap for Women Attorneys Still Exists October 4
Supreme Court Will Not Consider Military Law in Child Rape Case October 3
U.S. Calls for Improved Quality of Nursing Home Care October 3
Illinois Investigators Conduct Sex Offender Compliance Checks October 3
Celebrity Medical Privacy Breaches Spur New Penalties October 3
Florida Company Sued for "Bait and Switch" Scheme October 3
Florida Judge Declares Anti-Gay Adoption Law Unconstitutional October 3
Apple Makes Online Music Accessible to Blind Patrons October 3
Pennsylvania Municipalities Attempt to Enforce "Lost Gun" Laws October 3
Telephone Privacy Act Enforced in Indiana with $42,500 in Fines October 2
RealNetworks Sued by Hollywood for DVD Copying Software October 2
Foreclosure Fraud Protection Act Becomes Law in Florida October 2
Illinois Attorney General Sues Over Mortgage Rescue Scam October 2
Erroneous Revival of Abandoned Application Held No Defense September 30
New Massachusetts Rules for Handling Customer Data September 30
Landlord’s Refusal to Allow Companion Dog Spurs Federal Suit September 30
States Say Foreclosure Prevention Efforts Lagging September 30
Landlord Requests Dismissal of Illegal Immigrant Suit September 30
Florida-Based Telemarketing Company Settles With FTC by Paying Over $1 Million September 29
FTC Targets Foreclosure Company Scams September 27
FTC Settles with Four Debt Negotiators September 26
Nevada Requires Encrypted Transmission of Personal Information September 26
Wisconsin Court Rules Family Members who Assist in Suicide Can Inherit September 26
Kentucky Court Rejects Lesbian Adoption September 26
States Oppose New Abortion Rule September 26
Michigan Court Rules Man Who Had Sex with Sheep is Not a Sex Offender September 25
Massachusetts Court Reinstates Class Action Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart September 25
New Trial Granted in Music Downloading Case September 25
House Passes Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights September 25
National Rifle Assosiation Sues Winnetka Over Gun Ban September 24
Foreclosure Rescue Firm Settles with Arizona September 24
Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Green Energy Tariff September 24
Private Medical Records Posted by Atlanta Hospital on Internet September 23
New California Law Adds to Advance Directive Choices September 22
State of Michigan Sued Over Voter Record Purging Programs September 22
Fair Housing Suit Filed Against Kansas City Landlord September 22
Largest Settlement Under Fair Housing Act September 22
Baltimore Workers Banned From Using Electronic Devices While Driving In The City September 19
Arizona Immigration Law upheld by U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals September 19
House Passes Bill to Overturn D.C. Gun Restrictions September 19
Congress passed ADA Amendments Act of 2008 September 18
Alaska Passes Ignition Interlock Law September 18
Bear Stearns and EMC Mortgage Settle FTC Charges September 18
Federal Trade Commission Wins Lawsuit Against Ameridebt Inc. September 18
Arizona’s Drunk Driving Penalties Gets Tougher With New Law September 18
Illinois Appellate Court Overturns Frozen Embryo Ruling September 18
Virginia Court Overturns Spam Law September 15
Maryland Creates Commission on Immigration September 12
Tennessee Bans On-Campus Credit Card Solicitation September 12
FDIC Launches Small Dollar Pilot Program September 12
Senator Durbin Introduces Bill to Combat Predatory Lending September 12
Senator Durbin Introduces Bill to Combat Predatory Lending September 12
Major Global Warming Bill Defeated in U.S.Senate September 12
Michigan Agency Joins Effort to Expand Bottle Bill September 12
U.S Court of Appeals Decision Permits State Monitoring of Air Pollution September 12
U.S Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Workers in Age Discrimination Case September 12
Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Illinois on School Funding September 12
North Carolina Governor Signs the Jessica Lunsford Act September 12
U.S. Supreme Court Makes Landmark Ruling On Gun Possession Rights September 12
Michigan's New Law Requires Domestic Abusers and Paroled Stalkers to Wear GPS Devices September 12
Illinois Governor Signs Cindy Bischof Law September 12
California and Illinois File Suit Against Countrywide Financial for Deceptive Lending Practices September 12
Florida Attorney General Files Civil Lawsuit Against Countrywide Financial September 12
Connecticut Joins Legal Fight Against Countrywide Over Deceptive Loans September 12
VISA Countermanded PIN Debit Card Rule September 12
VISA's Plan to Reduce Debit Card Holds at the Gas Stations September 12
Georgia Bans Dogfighting September 12
Bush Vetoes Farm Bill With Animal Protections September 9
Pennsylvania Lowers Compulsory Attendance Age for Philadelphia Students September 9
Appeals Court Upholds Pennsylvania Homeschooling Law September 9
Michigan Governor Vetoes Partial Birth Abortion Bill September 9
Virginia Partial Birth Abortion Ban Overturned September 9
Arizona Governor Vetoes Abortion Bills September 9
South Dakota Abortion Law Upheld September 9
Report Concludes No Significant Mental Health Impact from Abortion September 9
D.C. Approves Stricter Homeschool Rules September 9
New Hampshire May Require Yearly Homeschooling Notice September 9
Telemarketing Rules Changes Announced by FTC August 26
Gender Identity Discrimination Suit Moves Ahead August 22
Bush Signs Housing and Economic Recovery Act August 21
Councilman Weprin Plans to Introduce a Measure to Ban Text Messaging While Driving August 16
Apple Hit With Overtime Class Action August 11
Senator Carl Levin Urges Fed to Restrict Credit Card Practices August 11
Virginia Security Breach Law Takes Effect August 10
Florida "Guns at Work" Law Upheld August 10
California Appeals Court Reverses Itself on Homeschooling August 10
Norway Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage August 10
Oregon to Study Light Pollution August 6
Federal Minimum Wage Increased July 27
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Death Penalty for Child Rapist June 25
Alaska's New Driving While Intoxicated Law Passed June 23
Maryland Creates Death Penalty Commission May 13
Mayland Increases Penalties for Dogfight Spectators May 13
Iowa Increases Penalties for Dogfight Spectators May 10
Illinois Bill Bans on Using a Cell Phone While Crossing Streets January 18
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