Vermont v. MPHJ Technology Investments, No. 2:13-cv-170, (D. Vt. April 15, 2014).
The attorney general of Vermont brought a consumer protection action against MPHJ, a patent assertion entity, alleging that MPHJ sent letters to Vermont businesses and non-profit entities containing threatening false and misleading statements. Defendant removed the case to federal court and the attorney general sought remand. The federal district court remanded the case. MPHJ argued…