Monthly Archives: May 2009

Federal judge to decide where S.C. stimulus case belongs

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Sanford

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) – South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has asked a federal judge to determine if a lawsuit over his refusal to accept federal stimulus funds should be heard in state or federal court.

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News, U.S. District Court

Costco will begin taking food stamps

NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Costco will begin accepting food stamps at its two New York City locations after a letter from state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo reminded the company that it better. Costco said Wednesday it will comply as … Read More »

News, State AGs

Calif. AG’s staff protected from proposed pay cut

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Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown’s staff would not be affected by the 5 percent cross-the-board pay cut to be proposed today by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for most state workers. Read More »

News, State AGs

Legal reform group calls on Calif. lawmakers to reconsider bills

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John Sullivan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California lawmakers, grappling with declining tax revenues and a sluggish state economy ought to enact statutory changes to help jumpstart the Golden State’s economy, a tort reform group says. Read More »

Hot Topics, News, Tort Reform

Las Vegas wins court battle against powerful union

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CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline)-The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that two union-backed measures should not appear on the June 2 Las Vegas municipal ballot. Read More »

News, State Supreme Courts

Nava enters race for Calif. attorney general

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Pedro Nava (D)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-State Assemblyman Pedro Nava has entered the 2010 race for California attorney general, vowing to protect the environment and increase public safety if he is elected. Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, News

Texas AG files potential $40M suit against Conn’s Appliances

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Greg Abbott (R)

AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-Swayed by the 2,000-plus service warranty complaints levied against a retailer, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has filed a potential $40 million suit against Conn’s Appliances. Read More »

News, State AGs

Del. SC says sports betting bill OK

DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) – Despite the efforts of the National Football League, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled Thursday that legislation approving sports betting does not interfere with the state law. Delaware’s justices decided that betting on sports must contain … Read More »

News, State Supreme Courts

Poll: Sotomayor pick gains public approval

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Sonia Sotomayor

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Most Americans say they believe U.S. President Barack Obama made a good pick in nominating federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court, a poll indicates. Read More »

News, U.S. Supreme Court

Cox, fellow gubernatorial hopefuls to debate at policy conference

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Mike Cox (R)

LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline)-Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and other candidates for governor will meet tonight for their first debate in the 2010 race to succeed Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who is barred by term limits from seeking a third term. Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, News