Monthly Archives: September 2011

Fla. chief justice seeks additional court funding

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Canady

LLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady has asked Gov. Rick Scott for more funding so the state’s courts can continue to operate. Read More »

News, State Courts

N.H. AG: Hospitals can’t sue for Medicaid payments

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Delaney

CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) — New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney, in response to a lawsuit filed by 10 state hospitals, says federal Medicaid law cannot overrule the state’s laws. Read More »

News, State AGs

Calif. AG urged to reject proposed settlement with banks

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Harris

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A group of California union leaders, politicians and activists are calling for state Attorney General Kamala Harris to reject a settlement with the nation’s five top mortgage servicers. Read More »

News, State AGs

Defense Bar opposes W.Va. judge’s decision

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A group of defense attorneys says a protective order entered by a West Virginia court will “seriously and unnecessarily” impede the ability of law enforcement and insurers to protect businesses and consumers from insurance fraud. DRI, … Read More »

News, U.S. Supreme Court

Schuette, other AGs file brief in dispute with feds

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Schuette

ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and 13 of his colleagues are supporting the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in its fight with the federal government over monies earned in Medicaid lawsuits.
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News, State AGs

Del. AG objects to $8.5B Bank of America settlement

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Biden

DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) – Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced Thursday his objection to a proposed settlement between Bank of America and the Bank of New York Mellon.
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News, State AGs

Report: Wis. justices to focus on camaraderie

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Abrahamson

MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court, mired in drama in recent months, agreed Wednesday to work better together.
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News, State Supreme Courts

Pa. AG brings charges against sewage treatment supervisor

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Kelly

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly announced Tuesday that agents from the Environmental Crimes Section filed charges against a Delaware man.
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News, State AGs

Huckabee campaigns for P’Pool

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) – Todd P’Pool, the Republican candidate for Kentucky attorney general, is getting plenty of GOP support while campaigning this week.
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Campaigns & Elections, News

Ind. AG plans to take on political robo-calls

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Zoeller

INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Wednesday the state will appeal a federal court ruling that would prevent Indiana from enforcing its longstanding law prohibiting out-of-state political robo-calls to residents.
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News, State AGs