News from March 2009
Several others vying for lead role in class action suit against Bank of America
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richad Cordray has plenty of competition for his wish to have a New York firm representing two state pension funds named lead counsel in a class action lawsuit filed against Bank of America.
CSX blames Pa. firm for asbestos forgery
Recht CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A plaintiff in a high-profile asbestos case apparently forged a signature on an X-ray report so he could repay an improper $750 advance from a Pennsylvania law firm.
Cordray wants to head Bank of America suit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Five public pension funds are attempting to be named lead plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against Bank of America, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray said Wednesday.
Blumenthal: Feds should file suit over AIG bonuses
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Tuesday that the Federal Reserve can not use the state's wage law as an excuse to not file a lawsuit against troubled financial services provider American International Group.
Cuomo content with AG post
Cuomo SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Despite soaring popularity, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that he has no plans to seek higher office.
Arizona school voucher programs struck down
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Legal Newsline) - The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that two school voucher programs are unconstitutional, rejecting an argument by state Attorney General Terry Goddard.
Nevada chief justice calls for appeals court, higher civil filing fees
James Hardesty CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) - Nevada Chief Justice James Hardesty has made his case to lawmakers to approve a constitutional amendment that would create a state appeals court to take pressure of the state Supreme Court.
Iowa AG to sit on Democratic Party commission
Tom Miller (D) DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller will participate in a Democratic Party commission to mull changes to the party's U.S. presidential nominating process.
Judge backs continued role of prison receiver in California
Jerry Brown (D) SAN FRANCISCO - The legal clash between California and a federal judge determined to protect the health of inmates in the state's prison system continued on Tuesday, with California again on the losing side.
Blumenthal hoping to pick off berry marketers
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Fresh off a settlement regarding a calorie-burning drink, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating the promotion of Acai berry products.
McDonnell to take part in technology forum
McDonnell RESTON, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The four candidates to become Virginia's next governor will participate in a forum hosted by Microsoft on April 3.
GOP consultant challenges Spitzer's AIG remarks
Spitzer NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Former New York Attorney General and Gov. Eliot Spitzer should not be criticizing American International Group's business practices because he caused many of its problems, a Republican columnist recently wrote.
Cocaine taken off Texas store shelves
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-The sale of the popular energy drink "Cocaine" has been banned in the state of Texas, Attorney General Greg Abbott said Tuesday.
Alaska officials call for streamlined wetland appeals process
Sarah Palin (R) JUNEAU, Alaska (Legal Newsline)-Alaska Acting Attorney General Richard Svobodny has called on the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a decision not to allow a streamlined appeal process for some wetlands decisions.
California takes steps to stop home repair scheme
Jerry Brown (D) SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Jerry Brown and the state Contractors State License Board have reached an agreement that Brown believes will stop a statewide home repair scheme that overcharged thousands of home owners.
AIG executives agree to return bonuses amid state pressures
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Amid mounting pressure from a bipartisan legion of state attorneys general, executives at insurance giant AIG have agreed to return $50 million in bonus payments they received earlier this month, officials said.
Bill would extend time sex abuse victims have to sue
Andy Olson (R) SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregonians would have longer to sue in civil court for damages related to sexual abuse, under legislation pending in the state House.
'American Idol' producers sued over alleged workplace violations
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline)-A group of former employees have filed a class action lawsuit against "American Idol" producer FremantleMedia North America.
Progressives leaving Brown's side in 2010
Jerry Brown (D) SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-- Once the poster-child for California's liberal policies, Attorney General Jerry Brown could have a hard time reaching progressives should he decide to run for governor in 2010.
Michigan to be lead plaintiff in AIG class action
Mike Cox (R) LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline)--Michigan has been named lead plaintiff in a national class action lawsuit against insurance giant American International Group Inc., leaving Attorney General Mike Cox to represent the class.