Monthly Archives: November 2008

Nevada commissioners decide on $70 million tax refund

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CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline)-The Nevada Tax Commission on Monday is expected to decide whether to grant a $70 million tax refund to Southern California Edison Co. Read More »

News, State AGs

Colorado, Kansas AGs to appear before Supreme Court over water case

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WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Attorneys general from Colorado and Kansas on Monday will appear before the U.S. Supreme Court to settle a dispute over expert witness fees related to a long-running water dispute. Read More »

News, U.S. Supreme Court

Arizona AG Goddard gets high marks from voters

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Terry Goddard (D)

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Legal Newsline)-Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has the highest approval rating of any statewide office holder in the Grand Canyon State, a poll indicates. Read More »

News, State AGs

Milwaukee loses appeal in lead paint case

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Patricia Curley

MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – A Wisconsin state appeals court has rejected the city of Milwaukee’s effort to force a former lead paint manufacturer to pay for the cleanup of thousands of contaminated properties. Read More »

News, State Supreme Courts

Wyeth case could explode potential liability

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SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A recent judicial ruling expected to be appealed soon to the California State Supreme Court could have a dramatic impact on future product innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, according to legal and medical experts. Read More »

News, State Courts

FTC asked to strengthen notices in Buyer’s Guides

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Bill McCollum (R)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida’s attorney general has joined with the attorneys general of 41 other states in asking the Federal Trade Commission to strengthen notices about used vehicle damage in “Buyer’s Guides.” Read More »

News, State AGs

McKenna to sue federal government over Hanford cleanup

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Rob McKenna (R)

OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline)-Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna and Gov. Christine Gregoire plan today to sue the federal government over the cleanup at the Hanford nuclear reservation. Read More »

News, State AGs

AIG cuts executive pay amid pressure from Cuomo

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NEW YORK (Legal Newsline)-Amid mounting pressure from New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, the American International Group has announced it will limit executive pay package, with its chief executive, Edward Liddy, receiving only a $1 a year plus equity grants. Read More »

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False use of Mass. governor’s endorsement leads to civil penalty

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Martha Coakley (D)

BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — A campaign advertisement that falsely claimed the Massachusetts governor’s endorsement of a candidate has lead to a civil penalty and stringent control of campaign materials for Governor’s Councilor Kelly Timilty. Read More »

News, State AGs

Truckers claim Brown’s frivolous lawsuit designed to curry political favor

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Jerry Brown (D)

LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline)-Since February, California Attorney General Jerry Brown has been taking dead aim at trucking companies working out of California ports for their abusive treatment of employees. Read More »

News, State AGs